1278: Techniques That Accelerate Muscle Growth, the Risks & Benefits of Working Out Barefoot, Correcting Knees That Cave in While Squatting & More

Apr 24, 2020
1278: Techniques That Accelerate Muscle Growth, the Risks & Benefits of Working Out Barefoot, Correcting Knees That Cave in While Squatting & More

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about progressive overload vs. the mind-muscle connection, whether it is too much to do yoga, a hike and strength training in the same day, the benefit or drawback to working out barefoot vs flat shoes, and the cause of knees that cave in when squatting and how to correct it.

  • Mind Pump Confessions. (5:34)
  • The future of gyms and the massive opportunities out there. (15:00)
  • Adam’s Addictions. (26:47)
  • Jennifer Lopez is getting sued for posting a picture of herself? (30:37)
  • Facebook crossing a fine line, sifting through conflicting news & MORE. (31:23)
  • Weird diets in history. (36:08)
  • Is watching mindless TV the same as eating junk food? (40:38)
  • Mind Pump Recommends ‘The Last Dance’ on ESPN/Netflix. (43:11)
  • #Quah question #1 – I’m really confused. I hear on the show that you have to progressively overload to build muscle. Then in other episodes, I hear that weight is arbitrary and that mind-muscle connection is paramount in building muscle. Yet in other episodes, I hear that practicing movements with good technique sends more muscle-building signals. What’s the deal? Is it all true?  (44:27)
  • #Quah question #2 – With all this extra time, I find myself trying to fill my day with activity. Is it too much to do yoga, long hikes, walks, and a strength training workout every day? (48:46)
  • #Quah question #3 – Given that most of us are working out from home now, is there any benefit or drawback to working out barefoot vs flat shoes or cross-trainers? (54:01)
  • #Quah question #4 – What causes your knees to cave in when you squat and how do you fix this problem? (58:50)

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