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@jamierite74 Here’s the key: the conditioning options will likely negatively affect your recovery TEMPORARILY. It’s just like reducing rest times. Your body has to make adaptations and before it does, you will feel it for a little while. The really cool thing is that after the adaptations are...

@jamierite74 Conditioning options: TABATA, WOD’s, Barbell Complexes, HIIT Cardio options: Running, Weighted Vest Walks, Biking, Swimming, Playing a Sport Just start incorporating SOMETHING. Try different stuff and I almost guarantee you will find something that you enjoy. I personally love...

@cybernetic I’ve learned a lot from the likes of podcasts such as The Iron Cult and Stronger By Science. For YouTube, guys like Jeff Nippard and Renaissance Periodization are great. If you have the ability and really want to learn, I’d 100% recommend taking a few online classes or even just...

@orlandodoncarlossalina Both ways can work for sure. You could most definitely hit your AMRAP first and then do some sub-maximal sets. The reason I do my AMRAP last is because I’ve found I can get more quality volume that way. 2 RIR while fresh is a lot different than 2 RIR after an all out set...

@orlandodoncarlossalina Using every set as an AMRAP just really isn’t intelligent training. You can generate basically the same stimulus staying within 2-3 RIR while also reducing fatigue by a good margin. AMRAPs are super taxing on the body. This doesn’t mean they don’t have their place, but as...

@everythingpink Different people have different definitions of “maingaining.” Some basically use it in place of recomping (which in itself is very ineffective compared to cut/bulk cycles) and others use it to define being in a VERY slight surplus to attempt to maintain the same bodyfat...

@alexander3 I was in an approximate 800 kcal deficit. I used to be an endurance athlete so could never afford to do any real bulking phases although I still loved to lift. I made ok progress but never anything that great, even though I was super consistent. It’s crazy how big of a difference...

@awoods88 I’m very much a believer in staying in a surplus for as long as you can and using cuts to get back to a point of getting back into a surplus. Muscle building takes a lot of time, especially for a natural, and muscle building occurs optimally in a caloric surplus. My last cut was 6...

@motman10 In my opinion, as a beginner, just stick to the program and progressively overload. Don’t add stuff, don’t get rid of stuff, don’t try to progress faster, etc. Just stick to consistently showing up and doing the program. When you have actually been at it for a while and established...

@faetalesprincess It’s possible that your routine is working great for you. It is also possible that if you had slightly less volume, slightly more intensity, or some other change that you would be making better progress. The point is that there is no “perfect” or “optimal” setup. Different...

@sinnersavedbyfaith Bad biomechanics for an exercise may cause improper form. That improper form is what causes joint pain.

@christianwriter87 Your issue: you are not eating enough. Your body can only look so big at 73kg. You are at the very bottom end of the healthy weight range for your height. If you want to look bigger and get stronger, your going to have to be ok with putting on a little more mass. Slowly...

@jmcali Anything from 6-30 reps will suffice for hypertrophy if you are taking the sets to a close proximity to failure. Muscle burn is a build up of lactic acid. A burning feeling is not conclusive of muscular stimulus. Feeling joint pain is not normal. Make sure you are performing reps with...

@edgar77 No problem dude. Just remember one thing. Consistency is key! Instill sustainable habits now so that you can keep the weight off. Don’t miss too many gym sessions and hold yourself accountable. It’s ok to have a few rough days. Just hop right back on the wagon. If you stay at it, you’ll...

@edgar77 When people cut, they do not put on a substantial amount of muscle. What normally happens is that they will APPEAR bigger because of the fat loss. More muscle definition can be incredibly deceiving. When you are finished cutting, you have a few options. You could up your calories to...

@nhecu942 531 is a highly respected set of programs created by Jim Wendler. They work 8,6,4,2,1 is simply a set of numbers. That is not a program. The actual program you follow doesn’t matter as much as many think. Staying consistent and progressively overloading over time is all that matters...

@paparazi257 Hey Eric! Long time follower/listener of your content. What’s your opinion on incorporating pure strength work into a hypertrophy program? I know that working in multiple different rep ranges is generally considered better, but what about low rep stuff? Any benefit as far as...

@edgar77 The only time you will ever be able to gain a noticeable amount of muscle while training in a deficit occurs during two circumstances. Either you are a completely new lifter or you have taken a good amount of time off of the gym and you are just coming back. Without getting into too...

@slurpeespops I keep the movements mostly the same. As with any muscle, the key to growing weak points is progressive overload and increasing the stimulus applied. It’s a lot easier to do and track this when your are keeping your movements consistent.

@edgar77 Both your upper and lower 2 days are not there btw. With just being able to view your 1st 2 days, the workouts really don’t look too bad. There are no glaring issues at least. A few things that come to mind: Losing weight while IF is likely not going to lead to much (if any) muscle...