This episode is one of the chapters of the new second edition of my bestselling book for experienced weightlifters, Beyond Bigger Leaner Stronger, which is live now at www.bblsbook.com.
In this book, you’ll learn science-based and time-proven formulas for eating and training that’ll help you shatter muscle and strength plateaus, set new personal records, and build your best body ever.
And better yet, you’ll do it without following restrictive or exotic diets, putting in long hours at the gym, or doing crushing workouts that leave you aching from tip to tail.
Also, to celebrate this momentous occasion, I’m giving away over $6,000 of glorious goodies, including . . .
- 30-minute Zoom call with yours unruly
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Timestamps:
6:37 – What is a training plateau?
8:07 – What causes plateaus?
15:51 – Poor nutrition and how it contributes to plateaus
18:42 – How much carbohydrate should I be eating to maximize muscle growth?
20:27 – Poor recovery and how it contributes to plateaus
26:08 – How do you break through a plateau?
44:51 – Is your training properly periodized?
48:38 – Lack of proper sleep and how it contributes to plateaus
52:08 – Are you eating enough?
55:24 – Are you deloading enough?
58:52 – Are you using good form?
1:02:00 – Are you doing too much cardio?
Mentioned on the show:
Beyond Bigger Leaner Stronger 2.0
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