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Weight Lifting Is a Waste of Time (So Is Cardio & There’s a Better Way to Have The Body You Want).

Nov 28, 2020
John Jaquish, PhD, is the innovative mind behind the X3 bar and OsteoStrong, focusing on enhancing muscle growth and bone density. He debunks traditional weightlifting and cardio, claiming they often yield minimal results. Instead, he introduces variable resistance training for optimized muscle engagement. Jaquish delves into essential post-workout nutrition, hydration, and stretching techniques to boost growth, while advocating for the X3 bar and its efficient integration into daily life, promising impressive fitness transformations.
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INSIGHT

Weightlifting Focus

  • Weightlifting prioritizes lifting heavy weights over actual muscle development.
  • Many lifters focus on the weight lifted, not body composition changes.
ADVICE

Optimal Loading

  • Load the body according to its capacity for muscle growth.
  • Prioritize impact-ready positions and shorter muscle lengths for greater force.
INSIGHT

Variable Resistance

  • Variable resistance training maximizes muscle fatigue through varying tension.
  • Higher tension is needed in impact positions, decreasing as the muscle lengthens.
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