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Fat-free mass increased by 2.1% before the first competition and peaked at 4.6% above baseline in the recovery period.
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Fat-free mass increased by 2.1% before the first competition and peaked at 4.6% above baseline in the recovery period.
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Based on the prospective case study design.
Source
Changes in Body Composition and Neuromuscular Performance Through Preparation, 2 Competitions, and a Recovery Period in an Experienced Female Physique Athlete
Grant M. Tinsley et al. · The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research · 2018
DOI 10.1519/jsc.0000000000002758
case_study · n=1Cited 39×
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