Addressing Muscle Imbalances and Nutrition Strategies for Muscle Growth

This chapter explores strategies for correcting muscle imbalances through unilateral exercises and discusses dietary approaches to support muscle growth. Listeners are encouraged to implement small, impactful changes in both training and nutrition to reach their fitness objectives.

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This episode is a jam-packed, classic Q&A! After sharing some personal mental battles I've faced and a specific concept from a book that helped me shift out of a negative space, I dive into multiple coaching questions that will help you better set your macros for both fat loss AND building phases, a question geared towards faith and gaining clarity on life, and last but not least, a question diving into how to fix muscular imbalances within your training!

INTRO-INSIGHT FOR PODCAST (Min 0-18):

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QUESTIONS FOR PODCAST (Min 18-53):

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- How has reconnecting with God and your Faith helped you most?
megan.w.kinney
- What is the best macro breakdown for a building phase?
Amber Rich
- I’ve been lifting for 9 years, 3 years of powerlifting but the past year I’ve taken a break from powerlifting and have been doing my own training. 4-5 days a week of lifting, boxing 1-2 days, and running 1 day. I’ve noticed that my left arm/left side of my upper body seems to be more defined. Specifically, my left shoulder is bigger and rounder. Would there be a reason for that? And how can I get my right arm/shoulder to catch up??
Lisa
- When doing a refeed or diet break, are you going back up to maintenance calories or under since you might have a new maintenance? Or would you suggest a calorie range such as adding in 200 calories on refeed days?
Emily Shupe
- What is the harm or side effects from eating a higher fat diet? I am eating at maintenance and I’ve noticed I tend to crave higher-fat foods. I am 5’ 5” and weigh 158. My maintenance calories are 2500. Average macros for the last week are 155P/225C/95F. Should I change my distribution of fats + carbs? My goal is to build muscle and I’m staying at maintenance for the rest of the year