Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth 1890: How to Get Jacked in 20 Minutes a Day
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Aug 29, 2022 Discover why quick, frequent workouts might be the key to building muscle. The hosts argue that just 20 minutes a day could yield significant gains, emphasizing technique over duration. Learn the psychological benefits of shorter sessions that encourage consistency and adaptation. Explore efficient workout strategies, balancing compound lifts with isolation exercises for optimal results. Plus, delve into the practicalities of managing intensity and recovery to prevent burnout while still maximizing strength gains.
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Frequency over Duration
- More frequent, shorter workouts yield better gains than less frequent, longer ones.
- This is true even when the total training volume remains the same.
Recovery vs. Adaptation
- Recovery and adaptation are distinct processes, though they often overlap.
- Recovery is healing damage, while adaptation is the body's way of becoming more resilient.
Trainer's Bench Press Routine
- Sal DiStefano observed a trainer who built impressive bench press strength by doing frequent, moderate-intensity sets.
- The trainer would do a few sets of bench presses between clients throughout the day.