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 ([email protected]) 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. Timestamps: (0:00) - Please leave a review of the show wherever you listen to podcasts and make sure to subscribe! (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 Legion’s Magnesium: www.buylegion.com/mag