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1857: Are Squats Overrated?: A Debate With Eugene Teo
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Eugene Teo.
- Why he takes issue with the emphasis on the barbell back squat. (2:28)
- How people have a hard time separating their emotions from logical reason. (5:47)
- Individual variance matters! (10:07)
- Are split stance exercises superior to bilateral lower body exercises? (13:49)
- Functional versus hypertrophy. What does he lead towards? (17:06)
- Understanding there are so many different paths people can go on when it comes to training. (19:31)
- The difficulty of catering to your audience on social media. (24:31)
- When is anecdote valuable? (31:16)
- The problems with being science-based versus science-bound. (35:46)
- Addressing his post on correctional exercise and being a waste of time. (41:11)
- Is a deadlift a good back hypertrophy exercise? (59:17)
- The systemic effects of novelty. (1:02:48)
- The most underrated training style. (1:12:45)
- Biggest training paradigm-shattering moments. (1:14:47)
- Favorite forms of conditioning. (1:18:09)
- Is he pro-full-body or body-part split? (1:24:37)
- What currently makes him roll his eyes in the fitness space? (1:26:44)
- Paralysis by analysis and podcasting. (1:28:39)
- What is his main source of business? (1:35:53)
- Will Mind Pump visit Australia? (1:37:38)
- Who are his favorite fitness influencers in Australia? (1:39:57)
- Women CAN lift! (1:42:14)
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Featured Guest/People Mentioned
- Eugene Teo (@coacheugeneteo) Instagram
- Arnold Schwarzenegger (@schwarzenegger) Instagram
- Dorian Yates (@thedorianyates) Instagram
- Joe DeFranco (@defrancosgym) Instagram
- Andy Galpin (@drandygalpin) Instagram
- Robert Oberst (@robertoberst) Instagram
- Ben Greenfield (@bengreenfieldfitness) Instagram
- Sharelle Grant (@sharellegrant) Instagram
- Luke Tulloch (@_luketulloch) Instagram
- James Smith (@jamessmithpt) Instagram