Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth 1768: The Best Hamstring Building Exercises, the Truth About the Creatine Loading Phase, the Effectiveness of Carb Blockers & More
Mar 11, 2022
Discover the most effective hamstring exercises for garage gyms, including the benefits of deadlifts over traditional leg curls. Unpack the truth about the creatine loading phase and strategies for maintaining strength during cutting. The hosts dispel myths surrounding carb blockers and critique fasting, suggesting it’s overrated. There's humor too, with tales about caffeine risks and amusing social media quirks. Plus, insights on glucose management and the health perks of blood donation make this a must-listen for fitness enthusiasts!
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Fasting vs. Calorie Restriction
- Fasting's benefits are often overstated.
- Calorie restriction provides the same physiological advantages as fasting.
Taco Eggplant Shirt
- Sal DiStefano wore a taco eggplant shirt for an NCI coaching ad.
- He questioned its appropriateness, but Jason Phillips approved it.
Caffeine Overdose
- A trainer died from a caffeine overdose after misreading dosage.
- He confused milligrams and grams, consuming an excessive amount of caffeine powder.
