2534: The Top 5 Ways to Break Through a Training Plateau & More (Listener Live Coaching)
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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom.

Mind Pump Fit Tip: The top 5 plateau busters! (1:48)

Cheat vs. strict curls. Which are better for progress? (20:11)

Omega-3s can slow the aging process. (27:39)

Real vs lab-created shilajit. (30:29)

Creatine and head trauma. (34:54)

Cannabis legalization/rehab increase. (36:56)

Scary smartphone statistics. (48:56)

#ListenerLive question #1 – Is it bad to lift a Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) of 8 or 9 every time I workout? (52:53)

#ListenerLive question #2 – I’ve hit my protein target easily at 1600-1700 calories. However, I am not reaching the 2633 caloric target. Am I okay to continue or should I try to hit the 2633 target too? (1:06:04)

#ListenerLive question #3 – As an “athlete,” would I be good to just run Performance/Performance 15 forever? (1:12:20)

#ListenerLive question #4 – Do you think autoimmunity, Hashimoto's in particular, makes it difficult to build muscle? (1:20:40)

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