The Damn Strong Podcast

Ep 18: Q&A - How much weight training is effective, best way to build muscle as a newbie, what is progressive overload, what to do when you don’t know how to use equipment and more!


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Questions we go over in today's podcast

Fave curl bar exercises?

What to expect in a surplus? Time of weight gain / muscle growth? Any other tips?

How much weight training per week is considered effective?

Someone who can't afford a coach - best way to calculate calories/macros for fat loss?

Best way to build muscle as a total newbie without running the risk of overtraining?

What is progressive overload?

How crucial is it to track all the veggies eaten? Spinach added to a wrap or cucumber, etc.

What do you do at the gym when you don't know how to use equipment? YouTube, ask stranger, staff?

Advice about unsolicited advice at the gym?

Thoughts on fasted strength training?

Thoughts on fasted cardio?

Someone mentioned not doing cardio before lifting - why is that?

New to lifting (4 months) suffering from terrible insomnia. Can I still progress?


Where to find Bri

IG: @briannaraefitness

website: https://www.briannaraefitness.com/


Where to find Alex

IG: @alexthiemefitness

website: https://www.alexthiemefitness.com/

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