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Build strong bones, avoid a heart attack, enjoy your fruit and be kind | Drew Harrisberg

The Proof with Simon Hill

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The Importance of Intensity in Hypertrophy Training

You're not lifting enough weight to stimulate the bone. The sweet spot seems to be 75 to 85% of your 1RM. That's a pretty good load. If you can say, I can squat 100 kilos, which is taking an easy number. And wrap it out. So that would be someone who can handle those loads. It's actually a member of my family who has been diagnosed with osteoporosis. Postmenopausal in the 60s. Her 1RAP. You wouldn't believe how many people have it. One in 2 women over the age of 60 years will experience at least one fracture due to osteoporosa.

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