#460 7 Fat Loss "Hacks" That'll Blow Your Mind, How To Get Jacked in Half the Time & More!
Feb 22, 2024
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This podcast covers unique fat-loss hacks, the importance of rotator cuff exercises, optimal calorie deficit for fat loss, myo reps programming, and specialty bar recommendations for joint health. It also delves into the benefits of Manukora honey, efficient training techniques like weighted deficit pushups with myo reps, and the significance of food quality in sustainable fat loss strategies.
Utilizing Myo reps for hypertrophy can maximize muscle growth efficiently by combining an activation set with shorter back-off sets for a high volume of quality work in a short timeframe.
Specialty bar recommendations like the Kabuki Cadillac bar, Elite FTS SS Yoke bar, and Kabuki Trap Bar HD offer alternatives to traditional bars, reducing joint stress while maintaining heavy lifting capability.
Deep dives
Utilizing Myo Reps for Effective Muscle Building
Myo reps, a technique similar to rest-pause, are a valuable tool for hypertrophy. By performing an activation set followed by shorter back-off sets, you can achieve a high volume of quality work in a short timeframe, promoting muscle growth efficiently. Myo reps allow for a significant number of effective reps, contributing to muscle development, especially valuable for aesthetic goals.
Specialty Bar Recommendation for Joint-Friendly Workouts
For those with beat-up joints but a love for heavy lifting, specific specialty bar recommendations can help. Choosing a neutral pressing bar like the Kabuki Cadillac bar for benching, a safety squat bar such as the Elite FTS SS Yoke bar for squatting, and a trap bar like the Kabuki Trap Bar HD for deadlifting provides alternatives to traditional bars, reducing wear and tear on joints while maintaining heavy lifting capability.
Incorporating Shorter Effective Reps for Time-Efficient Training
Short on time? Incorporating one or two all-out work sets with myo reps can provide a substantial stimulus in a brief period. By performing an initial set close to failure, followed by short rest periods and additional reps, you can achieve a high number of effective reps efficiently, aiding in muscle growth in a time-constrained workout session.
This week Joe answers 5 questions from his listeners. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1. Thoughts on Lu Raises for the rotator cuff 2. Should you include rotator cuff strengthening exercises in your warm-up or will they fatigue your shoulders and lead to instability and reduced strength/force production? 3. How much of a calorie deficit is a good starting point to drop bodyfat without losing muscle? [Plus, "Fat Loss Hacks That'll Blow Your Mind!"] 4. Joe shares his thoughts on "Myo Reps" (and how to program them) 5. Top 3 speciality bar recommendations for washed-up meatheads who still love lifting heavy but their cranky joints don't respond well to the straight bar anymore. *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.