Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth 2596: Five Ways to Build Muscle Without Adding Weight to the Bar & More (Listener Live Coaching)
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May 14, 2025 The hosts share five innovative ways to progressively overload your muscles without simply adding weight. They dive into the surprising benefits of sodium in managing carb cravings and discuss the arrival fallacy in achieving fitness goals. There's an intriguing exploration of ADHD medications versus lifestyle adjustments for children. Also highlighted are effective strategies for training youth athletes while enhancing muscle growth through better nutrition. Sleep quality is underscored as a key factor for weight loss, stressing its importance over diet.
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Slow Reps Increase Muscle Tension
- Slow down your reps to increase muscle tension without adding weight.
- Slower tempo makes the same weight significantly harder and builds strength effectively.
Increase Range for Muscle Growth
- Increase your range of motion slightly instead of adding weight to overload muscles.
- Fuller range of motion builds more muscle and reduces injury risk.
Pause Reps To Boost Growth
- Pause reps in stretched or contracted positions under tension to intensify workouts.
- Pausing helps recruit more muscle fibers safely and gains strength without more weight.
