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May 2023
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#223 - Squat, Bench, Deadlift should the...

KITTY BLOMFIELD
About this episode

What exercises should you include in your program? And should squat, bench, and deadlift be some of them?

In our latest podcast episode, Craig and I discuss when we recommend these movements and when they might not be appropriate. Often, it depends on your goals. Give our most recent episode a listen to find out why.

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SHOW NOTES

00:31 - Setting up our new podcast studio

02:04 - Do you really need to include the Squat, Bench, and Deadlift in your program?

03:24 - Why skill-based movements require more time and effort

04:20 - How you build muscle

06:02 - Muscular failure and muscle growth

06:50 - Working with someone 1on1 and how that can speed up your progress

08:16 - Stimulus to fatigue ratio for advanced lifters

12:10 - Sample exercises if you're new to lifting

14:10 - Alternative exercise to the bench press

14:27 - Why deadlift is a much easier movement

20:44 - Sample home exercises



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