In this episode, Brad, Jeff, and Alberto conduct an audience-sourced Q&A session. The topics covered include: deloading, measuring progress, constipation when dieting, programming recommendations, and more.
Is it possible to shape your muscles without gaining muscle tissue? Does reducing cardio create enough of a deload to offset an increase in stress outside of the gym? What are the coaches’ thoughts on deloading body parts individually (as opposed to the whole system) in response to fatigue? Do the coaches feel all of the evidence-based recommendations floating around will lead many competitors and aspiring competitors to quit the sport of bodybuilding early because of burnout?
The answers to these, plus many other related questions are covered in today’s episode.
Timestamps
0:00- Introduction
5:03- Is it possible to shape your muscles without gaining muscle tissue?
18:28- Does reducing cardio create enough of a deload to offset an increase in stress outside of the gym?
30:20- Is there a difference between longer and shorter sets in regard to their effect on muscular hypertrophy?
39:58- Do the coaches feel all of the evidence-based recommendations floating around will lead many competitors and aspiring competitors to quit the sport of bodybuilding early because of burnout?
54:30- How to deal with constipation when dieting
1:03:03- What are the coaches’ guidelines for reducing volume as intensity is increased?
1:11:20- What are the coaches’ thoughts on deloading body parts individually (as opposed to the whole system) in response to fatigue?
Selected Links From This Episode
3DMJ Case Study Q&A Submission Form- https://3dmusclejourney.com/case-study-app/
3DMJ Instagram Account- @team3dmj
The Recovery Diet- https://www.3dmjvault.com/courses/the-recovery-diet
The Muscle & Strength Pyramid Books- https://3dmusclejourney.com/pyramids
Steve’s Website- http://stevetaylorrd.com
Steve’s Instagram Account- @stevetaylorRD
TSA’s 9 Week Intermediate Training Cycle- https://thestrengthathlete.com/freebies
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