Ep. #1055: Q&A: Skinny Fat Solution, Adduction Machines, Rep Ranges For Calves, Workouts After Baby, & More

Apr 14, 2023

This Q&A podcast covers topics such as being both underweight and skinny fat, working out after having a baby, making up missed workouts on rest days, the acceptability of back curvature in deadlifts, the use of adduction machines for strength athletes, exercises for improving vertical jump, and the importance of varying rep ranges for calf training.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

Ideal Rest Time Between Sets and Working Out When Tired

02:19 • 8min

Adduction Machines for Strength Athletes and Best Exercises for Vertical Jump

10:41 • 3min

Curvature in the Back with Deadlifts and Skinny Fat Physique

13:56 • 5min

Varying Rep Ranges for Calves

19:11 • 6min

Can you be both underweight and skinny fat? How do you fix it? If you’ve just had a baby, can you still workout? Should you make up missed workouts on rest days? Is it ok for your back to bend during deadlifts? Are Nordic curls worth doing? All of that and more in this Q&A podcast.

Over on Instagram, I’ve started doing weekly Q&As in the stories, and it occurred to me that many podcast listeners might enjoy hearing these questions and my short answers. So, instead of talking about one thing in an episode, I’m going to cover a variety of questions. And keep in mind some of these questions are just for fun. :)

So if you want to ask me questions in my Instagram stories, follow me on Instagram (@muscleforlifefitness), and if I answer your question there, it might just make it onto an episode of the podcast!

If you like this type of episode, let me know. Send me an email (mike@muscleforlife.com) or direct message me on Instagram. And if you don’t like it, let me know that too or how you think it could be better.

Timestamps:

(0:00) - Please leave a review of the show wherever you listen to podcasts and make sure to subscribe!

(1:32) - Do you eat any liver or organ meats?

(2:00) - What is the ideal number of exercises for a one hour workout?

(3:16) - I just had a baby, can I still workout when not getting enough sleep?

(6:09) - Should I stick to the conventional or sumo deadlift to gain more strength?

(7:22) - If I missed my last workout should I make it up on a rest day?

(8:07) - What are your thoughts on Nordic curls?

(9:18) - What are your thoughts on adduction machines?

(11:17) - What are the best strength training exercises for improving your vertical jump?

(12:24) - Find the Perfect Strength Training Program for You: www.muscleforlife.show/trainingquiz

(13:12) - Did you vote?

(13:56) - Is any curvature of your back acceptable with deadlifts?

(14:49) - Can you be underweight and skinny fat?

(19:06) - What are the best exercises and rep ranges for calf growth?

(23:20) - What are the best books for starting a new business?

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