Q&A: Rep Range Philosophy, Electrolyte Powders, Dieting While Nursing, & More

Do you deal with rest-day guilt? What’s with the marketing of essential amino acids?
How can you start waking up earlier? Can HIIT replace the “10,000 steps rule”? How do you calculate your cutting macros if you’re nursing?
These are just some of the questions I’m answering in this Q&A episode.
As always, these questions come directly from my Instagram followers, who take advantage of my weekly Q&As in my stories. If you have a burning question, follow me on Instagram (@muscleforlifefitness) and keep an eye out for these Q&A opportunities. Your question might just make it into a podcast episode!
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Timestamps:
(0:00) - Please leave a review of the show wherever you listen to podcasts and make sure to subscribe!
(1:34) - What is the most you ever benched?
(2:50) - Why do people market essential amino acids?
(3:13) - Did your philosophy change from 4-6 reps to 8-10 reps?
(5:20) - What are the first five steps newbies should take for weight loss and health?
(6:55) - What are some ways to become more articulate?
(9:07) - Will you ever make an electrolyte powder?
(10:55) - I feel guilty for skipping workouts when sick or on off days. How do I deal with
this?
(11:57) - Find the Perfect Strength Training Program for You: www.muscleforlife.show/trainingquiz
(12:43) - My knees are cracking when I squat what should I do?
(13:51) - Are below the knee rack pulls a good replacement for deadlifts if you have lower
back pain?
(14:26) - How do you keep your partner motivated?
(14:56) - Best country in the world outside the US?
(15:18) - How many workouts per week during a cut?
(16:20) - Any recommendations on walking pads or foldable treadmill?
(17:27) - Can consuming connective tissue in meat increase collagen levels?
(17:48) - How is your high volume calf training going?
(19:47) - Got any suggestions on how to wake up earlier?
(20:41) - You’re not going to like this, but performance tees please?
(22:18) - Can HIIT replace the 10k steps rule?
(22:55) - What made you want to write the fourth edition of BLS and what part of the 3rd
edition did you not like?
(24:42) - How did your testosterone levels test come out?
(26:05) - What is the secret?
(26:16) - How do you increase your midi-chlorians?
(26:38) - How would you calculate deficit macros while nursing?

Mentioned on the Show:
Find the Perfect Strength Training Program for You in Just 60 Seconds: http://www.muscleforlife.show/trainingquiz