1693: The Amount of Muscle a Beginner Can Put on in a Year, the Value of Tricep Kickbacks, How to Get Stronger Without Increasing Calories & More
Release Date: 11/26/2021
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info_outlineIn this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how much muscle an average genetics beginner can put on in a year assuming they’re following a MAPS program, whether tricep kickbacks are effective, if it is possible to get stronger while eating at maintenance, and why PT certification companies focus significantly on the idea of V02 max as the greatest indicator of health and for program training.
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- Opioid deaths are exploding! (21:57)
- Peter Attia on the best practices for longevity. (25:23)
- Fun Facts with Justin: The plagues strike Egypt. (29:23)
- Are we currently experiencing the worst times? (32:19)
- Is crypto here to stay? (39:38)
- Would you drink genetically engineered milk?! (41:53)
- Psilocybin and its use to treat depression. (47:30)
- #Quah question #1 – From your experience, how much muscle could an average genetics beginner put on in a year assuming they’re following a MAPS program? (1:02:01)
- #Quah question #2 – Are tricep kickbacks effective? (1:09:16)
- #Quah question #3 - Is it possible to get stronger while eating at maintenance? (1:16:31)
- #Quah question #4 – Why is it that some PT certification companies focus significantly on the idea of V02 max as the greatest indicator of health and tool for program training? (1:21:18)
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