127: The Improvement Season - Effective Reps and going to failure

We're back with another episode. This time we'll talk about reducing protein for increased carb intake during a cut, axial loading and effective reps. Timestamps: 19:19 TMG (betaine) for its osmolyte properties during a peak week to potentially enhance water stored in the muscle be a viable option for natural bodybuilders? 22:01 Reduce protein intake for carbohydrates during a cut? 25:11 specialisation blocks of training if you can’t work through landmarks for all muscles at once 27:14 Things to do when mentally down 34:26 Implications of the majority of weekly volume created via dropsets. 37:55 reducing axial loading throughout the meso or even a couple of meso’s as accumulative fatigue builds up (to avoid injury) but increasing total volume. 44:45 Have you changed your mind at all on effective reps after all of its recent criticism? 59:36 HST training... why not do HST? / why is not popular any longer? Do you see any disadvantages with HST? Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe! COACHING: https://revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ WEBSITE: https://www.revivestronger.com FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/revivestronger INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/revivestronger NEWSLETTER: https://bit.ly/2rRONG5 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dpjn8iu2M3w __ If you want to support us via a donation, that's highly appreciated! Patreon • https://www.patreon.com/revivestronger Don't like Patreon, go to Paypal! • https://bit.ly/2XZloJ4 __ Our Ebooks! Ultimate Guide To Contest Prep Ebook: • https://revivestronger.com/ugcp-ebook/ Primer Phase Ebook: • https://revivestronger.com/primer-phase/ __ Stay up to date with the latest research and educate yourself! MASS (Research Review): • https://goo.gl/c7FSJD RP+ Membership: • https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/ JPS Mentorship • https://jpseducation.mykajabi.com/a/13324/esJ8AZwy __ Books we recommend! Muscle & Strength Pyramids • https://goo.gl/S8s6tG RP Books • http://bit.ly/2vREaH0 RP + Members site • https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/ For more • http://revivestronger.com/library/ __ Recommended supplements: Denovo Nutrition (use code STEVE) • https://denovosupps.com?aff=6 __ When you're interested in online coaching, please go visit our website and follow the application form: https://www.revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices