Episode 156 is our monthly Instagram Q&A episode for May 2024. As always, this is one of our favorite episodes we get to do. And we encourage listeners to submit contextual questions so that we can help you get the most out of your personal eating and training endeavors. Catch you next month!

TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Life/episode updates
12:24 - Tips for stubborn chest fat loss?
14:37 - 1 and ¼ reps are more TUT, but is it worth the sacrifice in load for hypertrophy? 
16:20 - In regards to the Pulldown and people with long arms…Bring the bar to touch chest on pulldowns is failure? I feel like I can get more stimulus going heavier but only coming to the chin. 
19:58 - How would you program for a small group of 4 people for 45-50 min strength session? 
23:41 - What are the actual differences between men and women for training and nutrition?
28:42 - I think I’m addicted to exercise. Definitely dependent. Is there a point where it’s unhealthy? 
35:38 - Thoughts on high reps (like 20+) when prioritizing leg growth? 
39:29 - Pros/cons of “smart coaching apps” (macrofactor, carbon etc…) as compared to working with a real coach?
43:13 - How to prevent muscle loss during a cut?
45:48 - How would you handle a client that struggles with binge eating?
48:42 - Recommendations for intra-workout nutrition?
52:44 - Will be entering a gain season soon but want to follow a hybrid program (Alec Blenis). How much slower should I expect my progress to be when compared to a traditional hypertrophy program? 
55:28 - How stable can a lift be before stability becomes a limiting factor? Like for split squats and db presses? 
58:53 - Strength training for a golfer? 
59:38 - Possible to increase your metabolism? Or just BS? 
1:03:05 - E2 is on the low end, lifestyle and sleep and body fat is in check.
1:05:11 - Suggestions for boosting Free Testosterone? SHBG is not high, and Total Testosterone is 600 ng/dL

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