1473: How Often to Train Arms for Optimal Muscle Growth, the Pros & Cons of Training on Unstable Surfaces, When Walking Too Much Hurts Gains & More

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1473: How Often to Train Arms for Optimal Muscle Growth, the Pros & Cons of Training on Unstable Surfaces, When Walking Too Much Hurts Gains & More

Jan 22, 2021
1473: How Often to Train Arms for Optimal Muscle Growth, the Pros & Cons of Training on Unstable Surfaces, When Walking Too Much Hurts Gains & More

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about training arms on “off-days” for optimal muscle growth, trainers who use unstable surfaces to train compound movements, whether too much walking hurts gains, and why gyms don’t make efforts to entice women to lift.

  • How Justin doesn’t do sentimental. (4:21)
  • Does a thief have morals? (5:53)
  • The unintended consequences of mayhem. (8:48)
  • The baby apps to track your baby’s different phases of development. (15:18)
  • Why the Andrews household is in damage control. (18:34)
  • Barstool Fund x Felix Gray. (23:22)
  • Are you playing the Mega Millions?! (25:03)
  • The funny stereotypes around dads. (31:10)
  • The pandemic was great business for Netflix. (35:58)
  • A horror story for a new Arizona homeowner. (42:36)
  • The guys address the backlash they received on their comments surrounding the 75 Hard Challenge. (45:10)
  • Magic Spoon, a Mind Pump fan favorite! (49:52)
  • #Quah question #1 – Can I or should I train my arms on “off-days” for optimal muscle growth? Or are compound lifts sufficient in developing arms? (53:25)
  • #Quah question #2 – What do you think of trainers who are using unstable surfaces to train compound movements? For example, barbell back squat on wobble pillows? Or a Bosu ball?  (57:51)
  • #Quah question #3 – Because of COVID, I have been doing a lot of walking outside. You guys always talk about cardio and how it hinders muscle gain. Is there such a thing as too much walking hurting gains? (1:03:03)
  • #Quah question #4 – If women account for 50% of gym memberships and the population in general. And strength training is so important, why don’t gyms try to make efforts to entice women to lift? (1:07:15)

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