How should you train if you can’t progressively overload anymore?
What are my current training goals?
Is walking or HIIT better for weight loss?
In this episode, I take on these questions and more, sourced from my Instagram followers who participate in my regular Q&A posts.
As always, these questions come directly from my Instagram followers, who take advantage of my weekly Q&As in my stories. If you have a question you're dying to have answered, make sure you follow me on Instagram (@muscleforlifefitness) and look out for the Q&A posts. Your question might just make it into a podcast episode!
If you like this type of episode, let me know. Send me an email (mike@muscleforlife.com) or direct message me on Instagram. And if you don’t like it, let me know that too or how you think it could be better.
Timestamps:
(0:00) - Please leave a review of the show wherever you listen to podcasts and make sure to subscribe!
(1:24) - What are your current training goals?
(7:19) - Are sumo deadlifts bad for hypertrophy training?
(8:43) - Best way to stay motivated?
(8:58) - What’s the benefit of seated calf raise with less than body weight?
(9:44) - Find the Perfect Strength Training Program for You: www.muscleforlife.show/trainingquiz
(10:30) - How do you find time to balance work family and gym?
(11:13) - Can you rank the types of magnesium?
(11:48) - Any advice on lower back pain?
(15:03) - Does someone need to workout until they start feeling pain or soreness to be effective?
(15:46) - Is it pointless to train after having 2-3 hours of sleep?
(16:34) - What happens if when you can no longer progressively overload?
(19:02) - Weights 5x per week plus cut, lost 3lbs in 3 weeks. Scan says 1kg fat gain and 1kg muscle loss. Is this possible?
(20:30) - The lizard people control the world but who controls the lizard people?
(20:55) - How to not be intimidated at the gym when starting out?
(21:37) - Thoughts on walking more versus high-intensity interval training for weight loss?
(24:15) - Do you think body positivity is affecting obesity?
(24:55) - Need some videos or tips for HIIT cardio? 5 of my favorite HIIT protocols.
(28:25) - Thoughts on glutamine?
(29:18) - What is your favorite set/rep range to train in?
(30:30) - Best way to deal with brain fog?
(30:54) - I donate plasma twice a week will that affect muscle gains?
Mentioned on the Show:
Find the Perfect Strength Training Program for You in Just 60 Seconds: http://www.muscleforlife.show/trainingquiz
Legion’s Magnesium: www.buylegion.com/mag
