NASM Physique and Bodybuilding Coach (PBC Exam)

Protein is known for building muscle in a gaining phase, but what role does it play during a contest prep? - Maintain muscle mass. What action should a Physique Coach take if their client informs them that they are utilizing performance enhancing drugs (PEDs)? - Refer to a licensed medical professional. Which hormone(s) has/have the strongest correlation to body fat levels and take(s) several months to restore to basal levels post-competition? - Leptin What is a resistance training programming strategy that can be used during peak week to bring up less-developed muscle groups? - Train weaker muscle groups later in the week Which supplement is believed to help increase the transport of fatty acids into the mitochondria, but may have little actual effect on body fat loss? - L-Carnitine What is an example of an outcome goal for the offseason? - Build larger glutes and hamstrings. What types of muscle fibers carry high amounts of myoglobin, an oxygen carrier within muscle fibers? - Type I Why is it recommended to statically stretch the same muscle targeted during self-myofascial techniques? - Greater range of motion response