1338: Strategies to Reduce Sugar Consumption, When to Add Box Squats to Your Workout, How to Improve Lagging Body Parts & More

Jul 17, 2020

In this lively discussion, the hosts share effective strategies for improving weak points in workouts. They delve into the benefits of incorporating box squats for better leg definition. Tips for cutting hidden sugar from your diet are also highlighted. The conversation touches on building maintenance calories for experienced lifters focused on fat loss. Additionally, there's a humorous take on the fitness landscape in Dubai, along with insights into evolving trends and the implications of gym closures due to COVID-19.

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Spider Surprise

During a podcast interview, Sal DiStefano had a large spider descend from the ceiling.
He maintained composure despite the unexpected guest, keeping his eye on it.

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Priming for Muscle Connection

"Prime" your body before working out, especially for weak body parts.
Priming helps you connect better to the target muscle and improve effectiveness.

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Unilateral Training for Weaknesses

If one side of your body is weaker (e.g., one shoulder), train the weaker side first.
Let the weaker side determine the number of repetitions for both sides.

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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about tips and strategies for weak point improvement, the reason to add box squats into a program if the overall goal is improving leg definition and size, how to begin cutting sugar from your diet, and how to build up your maintenance calories if you’re already well accustomed to weight lifting and to want to lose fat.

The UFC cashing in, all things interesting about Dubai & MORE. (5:29)
Sal vs the large spider, the latest offerings from the Nutritional Coaching Institute (NCI) for aspiring trainers/coaches & MORE. (12:30)
Will we start to see the black market explode amid the pandemic? (18:08)
Safely improve progressive overload with form and technique. (24:00)
Needing equipment for your home gym? PRx has got it! (27:48)
Adam’s epiphany. (29:54)
The perfect storm for conspiracy theories. (32:39)
#Quah question #1 – What are your tips and strategies for weak point improvement? (46:30)
#Quah question #2 – Do box squats hold traditional value over back squats and would there be a reason to add them into a program if the overall goal is improving leg definition and size? (51:20)
#Quah question #3 – We are often told to cut sugar from our diet, but sugar seems to almost be in everything and is often hidden. Where do you begin? (55:43)
#Quah question #4 - How do you go about building up your maintenance calories if you’re already well accustomed to weight lifting and want to lose fat? The task feels impossible half the time as a petite woman with very low BMR. (1:00:03)