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APPLIED SPORT SCIENCES

Physiological implications of preparing for a natural male bodybuilding competition

Lachlan MitchellDiscipline of Exercise and Sport Science, University of Sydney, Lidcombe, AustraliaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Gary SlaterDiscipline of Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs, AustraliaView further author information
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Daniel HackettDiscipline of Exercise and Sport Science, University of Sydney, Lidcombe, AustraliaView further author information
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Nathan JohnsonDiscipline of Exercise and Sport Science, University of Sydney, Lidcombe, AustraliaView further author information
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Helen O’connorDiscipline of Exercise and Sport Science, University of Sydney, Lidcombe, AustraliaView further author information
Pages 619-629 | Published online: 01 Mar 2018

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