MindPump exposes the RAW TRUTH about health, fitness, nutrition and more... Hosts Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer & Justin Andrews pull back the curtain on the mythology, snake oil and pseudo-science that pervades the fitness industry and present science-backed solutions that result in increased muscular development and performance while simultaneously emphasizing health. No fitness institution or fitness "truth" is safe from their quick wit and over 40 years of combined experience in the fitness industry. Produced by Doug Egge. Find Mind Pump and the Mind Pump hosts on Instragram @mindpumpmedia, @mindpumpsal, @mindpumpadam, @mindpumpjustin & @mindpumpdoug and at mindpumppodcast.com. Get expertly programmed Mind Pump training protocols at mapsfitnessproducts.com
1282: The #1 Key to Consistently Building Muscle & Strength (Avoid Plateaus!)
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin go over nine different ways to manipulate your workouts to avoid plateaus and keep building muscle and strength.
- Understanding all the different types of ways that you can progressively overload the body. (2:31)
- Can I get myself stronger? The importance of manipulating weight. (6:06)
- The Mind Pump philosophy of employing different rep ranges. (11:32)
- The Mind Pump formula for tracking your volume for the intermediate to the experienced lifter. (18:11)
- The value of increasing your range of motion through mobility training. (23:18)
- Shaping and perfecting your skill and technique. (29:51)
- Focusing on the mind to muscle connection. (35:21)
- Paying attention to the tempo of your workout to build muscle. (41:38)
- Manipulating rest periods for muscle adaptation. (45:07)
- Just add more intensity. (48:30)
- Why you can make GREAT progress at-home! (50:30)
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