Eat Train Prosper

November Instagram Q&A | ETP#135

Nov 14, 2023
Listeners dive into a lively Q&A about training strategies and personal insights. The hosts tackle the nuances of gauging RIR and share challenges returning to leg workouts. They discuss optimizing dumbbell pullovers for better lat activation and the role of weighted vests in fitness routines. Upcoming biking ambitions for 2024 are highlighted, alongside tips for balancing lifting with cardio for gravel racing. Also featured are musings on the benefits of hot baths versus saunas for recovery. Get ready for a mix of knowledge and humor!
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ANECDOTE

Severe DOMS During Calorie Deficit

  • Aaron Straker shared his experience of severe DOMS after leg training during a calorie deficit.
  • He noted the benefits of hot baths for recovery but faced intense soreness lasting almost five days.
ADVICE

Basics Trump Optimal Exercise Early

  • Focus on sufficient food, volume, and training intensity to make gains, even with basic machines.
  • Optimal exercise selection matters more for advanced trainees facing plateaus.
ADVICE

Bias Pullovers Toward Lats

  • Maintain a consistent elbow bend during dumbbell pullovers to reduce triceps involvement.
  • Use cables with a pulling grip as an alternative to bias stimulus more toward lats.
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