Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth 1908: How to Activate the Chest When Benching, Avoiding Muscle Tightness When Driving Long Distances, the Best Way to Train for Heart Health & More
Sep 23, 2022
Discover strategies for better bench pressing with a focus on chest activation. Learn how to alleviate tight hamstrings for those who drive long distances. Explore the best training practices for cardiovascular health versus VO2 max improvement. Delight in humorous anecdotes about parenting, including potty-training misadventures. Dive into the complexities of caffeine consumption and its withdrawal, along with personal insights from the hosts’ entrepreneurial journeys in the fitness world. Each topic is packed with valuable tips and entertaining stories.
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Training to Failure
- Lift to failure only a few times per month.
- Prioritize good form and reduce volume when training intensely.
Failure Set Volume
- A failure set equals 4-5 regular sets regarding CNS impact.
- Adjust volume and frequency accordingly to avoid overtraining.
Rep Ranges and Failure
- Higher reps (10-15) work better with failure training than low reps.
- Ensure sufficient volume for effective muscle growth, even with high intensity.