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Jan 2022
1h 32m

#15 - Alpha Destiny - The Natural Limit ...

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How to train naturally for maximum strength.
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TIMESTAMPS:
The Alphadestiny method (0:11)
What makes a sustainable program (3:03)
When is variety good? (6:17)
How much volume is optimal? (8:29)
What should we monitor? (14:20)
Don't be afraid to maintain (19:32)
Should you train abs? (22:41)
Neck training the forgotten art (26:07)
How to avoid injury (31:15)
Bad workouts don't matter (36:41)
Do not make excuses (39:03)
Realistic expectations (40:37)
What's wrong about genetics (44:48)
Full body training (48:43)
How to avoid program hopping (51:44)
When to deload? (56:15)
What is bad technique? (59:30)
Fix your weaknesses (1:01:38)
Cheat reps good or bad? (1:03:13)
Why stimulus to fatigue matters (1:05:07)
Favourite unconventional lifts (1:08:41)
Weighted Calisthenics (1:10:22)
Isolation for bodyweight training (1:14:20)
Does calisthenics and lifting weights translate? (1:16:30)
How to combine bodyweight and weights (1:19:30)
Is muscle soreness needed? (1:21:47)
Muscle imbalance (1:23:50)
Advice to younger self (1:26:46)
Fitness myth debunked (1:28:23)
Recommended resources (1:29:49)

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  • Science and Power In Sport 
  • The Westside Barbell Book of Methods
  • Naturally Enhanced

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