Ep. #1103: Q&A: Current Training Goals, Lower Back Pain, My 5 Favorite HIIT Workouts, & More

How should you train if you can’t progressively overload anymore? 

What are my current training goals?

Is walking or HIIT better for weight loss?

In this episode, I take on these questions and more, sourced from my Instagram followers who participate in my regular Q&A posts.

As always, these questions come directly from my Instagram followers, who take advantage of my weekly Q&As in my stories. If you have a question you're dying to have answered, make sure you follow me on Instagram (@muscleforlifefitness) and look out for the Q&A posts. Your question might just make it into a podcast episode!

If you like this type of episode, let me know. Send me an email (mike@muscleforlife.com) or direct message me on Instagram. And if you don’t like it, let me know that too or how you think it could be better.

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1:24 - What are your current training goals?

7:19 - Are sumo deadlifts bad for hypertrophy training?

8:43 - Best way to stay motivated?

8:58 - What’s the benefit of seated calf raise with less than body weight?

9:44 - Find the Perfect Strength Training Program for You: www.muscleforlife.show/trainingquiz

10:30 - How do you find time to balance work family and gym?

11:13 - Can you rank the types of magnesium?

11:48 - Any advice on lower back pain?

15:03 - Does someone need to workout until they start feeling pain or soreness to be effective?

15:46 - Is it pointless to train after having 2-3 hours of sleep?

16:34 - What happens if when you can no longer progressively overload?

19:02 - Weights 5x per week plus cut, lost 3lbs in 3 weeks. Scan says 1kg fat gain and 1kg muscle loss. Is this possible?

20:30 - The lizard people control the world but who controls the lizard people?

20:55 - How to not be intimidated at the gym when starting out?

21:37 - Thoughts on walking more versus high-intensity interval training for weight loss?

24:15 - Do you think body positivity is affecting obesity?

24:55 - Need some videos or tips for HIIT cardio? 5 of my favorite HIIT protocols.

28:25 - Thoughts on glutamine?

29:18 - What is your favorite set/rep range to train in?

30:30 - Best way to deal with brain fog?

30:54 - I donate plasma twice a week will that affect muscle gains?

Mentioned on the Show: Find the Perfect Strength Training Program for You in Just 60 Seconds: http://www.muscleforlife.show/trainingquiz

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