#73 The Right Reps For More Muscle

Episode 73 of the Tom The Trainer's Fitness Over 40 podcast, hosted by Tom Mouland, titled "#73 The Right Reps For More Muscle" was published on August 8, 2024 and runs 45 minutes.

August 8, 2024 ·45m · Tom The Trainer's Fitness Over 40

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Summary

Here's the link to my FREE Masterclass called “The 6 Secret Fat Loss Strategies to Get and Stay Shredded Without Sacrificing Your Summer Socials!”It’s the same tricks I’ve taught my most successful clients. Make sure to check it out and let me know your thoughts!https://tomthetrainerfitness.com/summersecretsreplay In this weekly live Q&A in Tom The Trainer’s Tribe, I answered questions for the members and some of my clients regarding...Since a cut is usually about maintaining existing muscle while losing fat, how much can we lower the intensity of our workouts before the body starts sending signals that it doesn’t “need” the muscle anymore? Assuming things like recovery are in check and the person isn’t in an extreme deficit and is consuming the proper protein amount.When building muscle concerning “how many reps”, the general advice is to take sets near failure. Does it matter whether or not volume is equated? Does more strength equal maximal muscle growth?What are the most common misconceptions new clients have that you must educate them on before they become successful in their efforts?Pineapple as a carb source. Are there any cons to using canned versus fresh?How does footwear affect your lift?Is there such a thing as “too much cardio”?How do you tell the difference between doms, injury, and random aches and pains that pop up for no reason after exercise?What is suggested for rep ranges based on muscle groups? Such as for the bigger lifts like Squats, Bench, Deadlifts and such it's said to do 5 sets of 5-8 but with smaller lifts like curls, is doing 15-20 more beneficial? Is this even true or is there some truth to this?Proper technique hinging hips for things like Rdls, Upright Rows, etc. Am I using my back too much?Join Tom The Trainer’s Tribe and message me the word “coaching” on Instagram at Tomthetrainerfitness or Facebook at Tom Trainer Mouland!Have the best day ever!Tom The Trainer 🤜🤛 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode Description

Here's the link to my FREE Masterclass called “The 6 Secret Fat Loss Strategies to Get and Stay Shredded Without Sacrificing Your Summer Socials!”

It’s the same tricks I’ve taught my most successful clients. Make sure to check it out and let me know your thoughts!

https://tomthetrainerfitness.com/summersecretsreplay

In this weekly live Q&A in Tom The Trainer’s Tribe, I answered questions for the members and some of my clients regarding...

Since a cut is usually about maintaining existing muscle while losing fat, how much can we lower the intensity of our workouts before the body starts sending signals that it doesn’t “need” the muscle anymore? Assuming things like recovery are in check and the person isn’t in an extreme deficit and is consuming the proper protein amount.

When building muscle concerning “how many reps”, the general advice is to take sets near failure. Does it matter whether or not volume is equated? Does more strength equal maximal muscle growth?

What are the most common misconceptions new clients have that you must educate them on before they become successful in their efforts?

Pineapple as a carb source. Are there any cons to using canned versus fresh?

How does footwear affect your lift?

Is there such a thing as “too much cardio”?

How do you tell the difference between doms, injury, and random aches and pains that pop up for no reason after exercise?

What is suggested for rep ranges based on muscle groups? Such as for the bigger lifts like Squats, Bench, Deadlifts and such it's said to do 5 sets of 5-8 but with smaller lifts like curls, is doing 15-20 more beneficial? Is this even true or is there some truth to this?