Uncover the Muscle-Building Secrets of Unilateral Training

• Defining unilateral training and the value of doing a block of it. (1:04)

• Uncovering Four Muscle-Building Secrets of Unilateral Training

• #1 - Uncover left-to-right development imbalances. (3:50)

• #2 - Old exercises become new. (11:45)

• #3 - Easy correctional exercise. (15:10)

• #4 - Better mind-muscle connection. (20:54)

• Questions:

• When training unilaterally does all dumbbell work count (For example a dumbbell chest press.)? (26:36)

• Which side do I start with? (28:10)

• Do I rest between sides? (29:23)

• How long should I train unilaterally? (30:35)

• Will unilateral training help with PRs? (31:51)

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• #ListenerLive question #1 – Any guidance that would be able to steer me in the right direction and get more information on my peptide journey? (57:02)

• #ListenerLive question #2 – Is there a way to counteract the hand pain I am experiencing while lifting? How can I improve my grip strength? (1:08:57)

• #ListenerLive question #3 – Any advice how I can improve my overall squat mobility getting under the bar? (1:16:33)

• #ListenerLive question #4 – What are your thoughts on Hyrox? Am I living the most optimal lifestyle to make maximum progress with my Hyrox training? (1:26:13)

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• Mind Pump Fit Tip: Top 5 exercises that build muscle that you probably aren’t doing. (1:59)

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• #Quah question #1 – Should I feel hungry eating at maintenance? (56:49)

• #Quah question #2 – Why is a behind-the-neck shoulder press harder than a military press? (1:00:13)

• #Quah question #3 – When I do a barbell incline press, my shoulders always give out first. How do I correct this? (1:02:22)

• #Quah question #4 – What are the primary reasons why the hips might rise first in a heavy back squat? Muscle imbalances? Cues? Mobility? (1:04:21)

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From Plateau to PR: How to Break Through Strength Barriers

• Defining what a plateau is. (1:18)

• Why this is a meaningful conversation. (2:20)

• The most frustrating part of fitness. (5:37)

• The BIG mistake most people make. (7:38)

• From Plateau to PR: Six Strategies to Break Through Strength Barriers

• #1 - Focus on strength. (13:45)

• #2 - Change the exercises. (17:06)

• #3 - Change the rep ranges. (21:13)

• #4 - Change the tempo. (23:01)

• #5 - Trust a new structure and follow. (26:13)

• #6 - Start with recovery, a week. (29:01)

• Questions:

• I haven’t lost any weight for 30 days. Is this a plateau? (31:46)

• Can diet changes break a plateau? (32:55)

• How often do you guys plateau? What do you personally do? (33:58)

• Does sleep affect plateaus? (36:17)

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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom.

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• The value of Lent. (32:02)

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• Reversing an aging heart. (45:00)

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• #ListenerLive question #1 – What's the difference between reverse dieting and bulking? (53:01)

• #ListenerLive question #2 – I thought I would lean out more by now. Should I focus on hypertrophy-style training more? (1:03:27)

• #ListenerLive question #3 – What is the why behind all the upper body movements in Phase 1 of Muscle Mommy? (1:17:20)

• #ListenerLive question #4 – What are some strategies you would employ to get clients and make this transition while creating your own business? (1:36:16)

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Cutting Edge Peptide Fat Loss & Muscle Building with Alex Kikel

• What’s the deal with methylene blue? (2:02)

• His background in the peptide space. (9:09)

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• Why he believes there is not a biological problem he cannot fix. (12:38)

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• The effects and benefits of nicotine. (15:12)

• How would he program these things to an athlete? (17:48)

• Can we counter the effects of microplastics in our brain? (21:07)

• The common stacks for the busy entrepreneur. (25:41)

• Earning the right to get these peptides/stacks. (32:50)

• The common stacks for bodybuilders. (35:37)

• His go-to growth hormone release peptides. (55:53)

• Favorite healing peptides. (57:00)

• Are GLP-1s being used pre-contest in the bodybuilding world? (1:01:44)

• Breaking down the libido-enhancing PT-141 peptide. (1:05:32)

• His thoughts on artificial sweeteners. (1:07:25)

• Why he believes our world is in a renaissance right now. (1:08:53)

• Being open to EVERYTHING. (1:10:42)

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• His take on longevity experts, like Bryan Johnson. (1:16:26)

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• #ListenerLive question #3 – Have you guys had any clients with hyper-mobility issues, and can you offer any insight on dos and don’ts on how to train/help someone stay safe and still get strong with this issue? (1:16:30)

• #ListenerLive question #4 – How can I hack my mindset? (1:26:40)

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• #Quah question #2 – What is the best way to warm up for a full-body workout? I’m older and need a few sets to warm up before I begin a muscle group. How can I warm up and not double my time in the gym? (58:33)

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• #1 - Be the example. (2:15)

• #2 - Foster a good relationship with exercise and eating healthy. (9:43)

• #3 - Give them options consisting of protein, something new, something they love. (17:22)

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• #5 - Play with them. (27:03)

• #6 - Reduce screen time with time limits. (31:57)

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• #ListenerLive question #2 – What can I do to minimize forearm pain without sacrificing my workout progress? (1:04:43)

• #ListenerLive question #3 – Any advice on injury management, powerlifting, mobility, and where to go from here from an SI joint injury? (1:10:01)

• #ListenerLive question #4 – I went for my annual checkup and my PCP said my creatinine levels were slightly elevated so I should stop taking creatine. Any thoughts on this? (1:21:19)

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