Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

1669: How to Cut Cardio Without Gaining Weight, The Downside of Using a Fit Bit for Tracking Calories, What to Do When You Feel Burned Out With Lifting & More (Listener Live Coaching)

Oct 23, 2021
Discover how dumbbell pullovers can boost your fitness routine. The hosts tackle the ethics of organ transplants and the future of biohacking. They discuss navigating burnout from weightlifting and strategies to maintain strength without cardio. Insights on caloric management during bulking and the interplay between hormones and fitness add depth. Expect humorous anecdotes about gym culture and personal sleep preferences, making this a rollercoaster of information and entertainment.
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INSIGHT

Dumbbell Pullover as Foundational Movement

  • The dumbbell pullover, a single-joint isolation exercise, works like a compound movement.
  • It strengthens the overhead throwing motion, a fundamental human movement crucial for our evolution.
ANECDOTE

Jordan Shallow's Intellect

  • Sal DiStefano recalls making a video about pullovers with Jordan Shallow early in the podcast's days.
  • He remarks on Shallow's high-level vocabulary and intelligence, making him an interesting meathead.
ANECDOTE

Shallow Explains Vibration's Effect on CNS

  • Sal DiStefano discusses Jordan Shallow's ability to explain the science behind observed training phenomena, like vibrating plates.
  • He uses the example of touching something hot and feeling pain later, highlighting the brain's processing speed.
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