How do you combine Brazilian jiu-jitsu with strength training? What does the ultimate back workout look like? And how much do we bench, bro?
We’re back with another mailbag, thanks to you sending us so many great questions a week ago! See the timestamps below for all questions.
Timestamps:
- 06:30 – Question 1: How much do you bench, bros?
- 11:15 – Question 2: How would you, as big, heavy, not young men, go about running a half-marathon?
- 17:40 – Question 3: How do I combine Brazilian jiu-jitsu and strength training?
- 22:45 – Question 4: Construct the ultimate back workout with a maximum of 5 exercises. Deadlifts are trained on a separate day.
- 28:00 – Question 5: What are your favorite features in the StrengthLog workout tracker app?
- 38:30 – Question 6: Tips for a 30+ years old strongman looking to keep competing past 40?
- 45:50 – Question 7: What are your thoughts on isometric holds above 1RM for strength gains?
- 49:45 – Question 8: Deadlifting in lifting shoes with a raised heel, is it beneficial or just personal preference?
- 53:00 – Question 9: My sister is starting her journey with strength training now. What can she look forward to in the following weeks if she sticks to your program “Beginner Strength Training Program”?
- 58:10 – Question 10: I am a forest worker, a very physically demanding job. I have little time and energy after work, but I want to build muscle and become stronger. What kind of exercise/program/split would you recommend for me?
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This is episode 106 of the podcast. Check out the five previous episodes below:
- Episode 105: Mailbag! How to Handle Injuries, Bulking, and More
- Episode 104: Debunking 10 Popular Bodybuilding Myths
- Episode 103: The Problem with Exercise for Weight Loss
- Episode 102: Does Intermittent Fasting Boost Fat Loss?
- Episode 101: How Important is Progressive Overload for Muscle Growth?
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