1584: How to Build Impressive Shoulders, Signs It’s Time to Add More Volume & Frequency to Your Workout, Overcoming Sports Injuries & More (Listener Live Coaching)

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Podcast Notes Key Takeaways When starting a new routine, don’t rush into adding an extra training even if you feel recovered – the optimal dose of exercise for results is not the same as the maximum your body can handle For core imbalances try bird-dog and contralateral movements for priming but be deliberate about form and technique It’s critical to perfect form, improve imbalances, and increase the maximum range of motion before loading movements If form breaks down when loading: (1) reduce the number of reps; (2) lean into it and incorporate isometric holdsA better squat with lighter weights will give you better results than a heavier squat where form breaks down

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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions via Zoom.

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