Ep. #1158: Q&A: Minicuts, Squat & Deadlift Alternatives, Overcoming Fear of Rejection, & More

In this episode, I discuss the potential benefits of minicuts, the best alternatives to the squat and deadlift, how to overcome the fear of rejection, and lots more. 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: (02:39) Can minicuts allow you to bulk for longer? (07:18) What are the best squat and deadlift alternatives for people with back issues? (09:50) What’s your current training program? (12:02) What fact about the human body amazes you daily? (14:36) What are your thoughts on Trump running in the 2024 election? (18:31) What are the best shoes for strength training? (19:14) How do you overcome the fear of rejection and disappointment? (20:43) How do you handle a lack of motivation to train? (21:03) Should you do box squat if you already do full-range-of-motion back squats? (22:27) What’s the best way to improve VO2 Max? (24:37) Is lifting lighter weights at 40+ better for longevity? --- Mentioned on the Show: Bigger Leaner Stronger Thinner Leaner Stronger