#270 - Don't Be Afraid to Lift Heavy Weights (Part 2)

Published: July 29, 2024, 9 a.m.

Summary:

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This is part two of our series, so catch the first episode if you missed it! Today, I'm busting the myth that you can build "lean" or "bulky" muscle\u2014you\u2019re either building, losing, or maintaining. I'll share a time when we had to dial back weight training for a client prepping for a competition. Plus, we\u2019ll chat about why you might need to target specific body parts and why the idea that women should lift less just won\u2019t go away.

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Key Takeaways:

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(00:39) - 2 common myths when building muscle

(03:59) - What to do when you notice a specific body part is looking bulkier

(04:19) - A client example of how we scaled back their weight training

(10:15) - How to know if you\u2019re putting in the right amount of effort with your exercises

(11:35) - Do this when you\u2019re having an off day in the gym and you\u2019re just going through the motions

(13:40)\xa0 - Tips for finding the right coach for you\xa0

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