EPISODE · Dec 11, 2025 · 1H 18M
#297: Verbal and Mental Cues for Lifting
from 3D Muscle Journey · host 3D Muscle Journey
Alberto, Brad, Brian, and Jeff discuss their all-time favorite lifting cues, how and why they prioritize getting a good stimulus over beating the logbook, and the usefulness of focusing on the mind-muscle connection. How do the coaches approach lifting differently in contest prep compared to the offseason? Why do decreases in strength not necessarily mean a loss of muscle? Why can changes in body weight affect how certain exercises feel? What valuable feedback can a pump give you? For hypertrophy, does the concentric phase of an exercise need to be explosive or is a slower tempo just as effective? What are some of the coaches’ favorite cues when performing Romanian deadlifts, the barbell bench press, calf raises, and back exercises? The answers to these questions and many more are covered in this episode. Timestamps0:00- Introduction1:30- How the coaches approach lifting differently in contest prep compared to the offseason 18:53- Why changes in body weight can affect how certain exercises feel 35:00- Don’t focus on the load, focus on creating a stimulus39:35- Good cues for executing the Romanian deadlift and barbell bench press correctly 51:27- The pump & The mind-muscle connection 1:08:12- Some of the coaches’ all-time favorite cues Selected Links From This EpisodeCoaching By Team 3DMJ- https://3dmusclejourney.com/coaching 3DMJ Podcast Episode #238: Cutting Weight For Powerlifting- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZ3B-rC5A1cThanks for listening to The 3D Muscle Journey Podcast 💪 SIGN UP FOR ONE-ON-ONE COACHING SERVICES - https://3dmusclejourney.com/coaching/TAKE OUR VIDEO COURSES FOR SERIOUS LIFTERS - https://www.3dmjvault.com/bundles/vipWatch our show on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/team3dmj
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#297: Verbal and Mental Cues for Lifting
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