Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth 2283: The Ideal Amount of Protein to Build Muscle, Why it is Better to First Focus on Building Muscle Before Losing Fat, Working Out When Sore & More
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Mar 1, 2024 Discover the evolving landscape of athletic training, emphasizing the need for speed, agility, and power in fitness. The hosts delve into the optimal protein intake for muscle growth, now recommended at around 1 gram per body weight. They also debate whether to build muscle or lose fat first and discuss the pros and cons of squat variations. Alongside these insights, there’s a light-hearted look at quirky internet phenomena and the challenges of parenting styles, mixed with fitness wisdom on exercising while sore.
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Power Training Essentials
- Incorporate power training into your workouts to improve strength, muscle building, and reduce injury risk.
- Prioritize avoiding fatigue during power training by waiting for full recovery between explosive reps.
Lost Power
- Everyday life rarely requires power, leading to a decline in this skill without training.
- Loss of power can increase injury risk during unexpected movements.
Truck Story
- Adam Schafer used to jump out of trucks but now consciously steps down due to past knee pain.
- This change highlights how we subconsciously adjust movements to avoid discomfort.