1188: Why Some People Build Muscle Faster (Not Just Genetics), the Value of Adding High Reps to Your Workout, How Long to Rest Between Sets & MORE
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about why it\u2019s easier for some people to build muscle than others, why strength training requires more rest than hypertrophy training, if there is ever a need to go above 12 reps, and strategies to avoid burnout as a trainer.
- Sal is getting married!! (5:00)
- There is now a dating app based on genetic matching! (15:06)
- Mind Pump is ending their relationship with Skinny Dipped. What will Justin do?! (23:03)
- Good old-fashioned advice. If you follow these three steps, you will stay in the middle class. (24:12)
- Are Italians the world\u2019s most healthy people? (26:30)
- Mind Pump talks about politics. (29:53)
- Did dinosaurs have feathers? (37:12)
- Happy 5th anniversary to Mind Pump!! Come join the celebration at Organifi HQ. (41:38)
- #Quah question #1 \u2013 Why do you think it\u2019s easier for some people to build muscle than others? Does it always come down to genetics? (46:22)
- #Quah question #2 \u2013 Why does strength training require more rest than hypertrophy training? Or is it that it is much more demanding? (56:23)
- #Quah question #3 \u2013 Is there ever a need to go above 12 reps or are you wasting your time after that? (1:03:18)
- #Quah question #4 \u2013 What are some strategies to avoid burnout as a trainer and tips for making time to train yourself? (1:07:26)
People Mentioned
- Christina Rice, NTP (@christinaricewellness)\xa0 Instagram
- Jessica Rothenberg (@thetraininghour)\xa0 Instagram
- Arthur Brooks (@arthurbrooks)\xa0 Twitter
- Shanna Mota (@shannamota)\xa0 Instagram
- Dr. Ben Pollack (@phdeadlift)\xa0 Instagram
- Stan "Rhino" Efferding - CSCS (@stanefferding)\xa0 Instagram
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