2279: The Pros & Cons of Eating vs. Fasting Before a Work Out, What Soreness Really Means, Building a Great Body With Only a Suspension Trainer & More (Listener Live Coaching)

2279: The Pros & Cons of Eating vs. Fasting B...

SAL DI STEFANO, ADAM SCHAFER, JUSTIN ANDREWS, DOUG EGGESAL DI STEFANO, ADAM SCHAFER, JUSTIN ANDREWS, DOUG EGGE

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In this episode the guys break down how a planned deload week can boost your gains by 21% — the science behind supercompensation, how Soviet Olympic athletes used periodization to crush records, and what it actually looks and feels like to properly deload. They also get into the ...  Show more

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2858: 5 Weird Tricks That Trigger Fast Muscle Growth

In this episode the guys break down 5 weird but proven ways to quickly trigger muscle growth — one set to failure, blood flow occlusion training, the all-day workout method, doubling your protein intake, and post-workout sauna. They also get into a 1967 Senate committee that pred ...  Show more

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