2580: Junk Volume: Doing Too Much Kills Your Progress
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info_outlineJunk Volume: Doing Too Much Kills Progress
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Why this is a bigger problem than fitness fanatics would like to admit. (1:15)
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What is junk volume? (3:45)
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Why do we like it? (7:42)
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Junk Volume: Doing Too Much Kills Progress, Do These 5 Things Instead.
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#1 - Focus on the exercises that matter. (11:12)
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#2 - Don’t compromise recovery unless it makes a LOT of sense. (14:40)
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#3 - The pump doesn’t matter. (23:17)
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#4 - Total volume is more important than a specific volume. (25:05)
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#5 - Spend extra time on mobility. (28:49)
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Questions:
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What are some of the biggest junk volume exercises? (32:05)
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Are machines typically junk volume? (33:37)
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Why do we see so many fitness influencers doing junk volume? (35:44)
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Why do pro bodybuilders do junk volume? (37:45)
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People Mentioned
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Phil Heath (@philheath) Instagram
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Dorian Yates (@thedorianyates) Instagram