We Answer Eleven Great Questions on Strength & Health

The Strength Log

You asked, we answered. And what an amazing bunch of questions you sent in! Thank you for both listening and contributing to the podcast.

The timestamps for all questions are listed below. We’ll discuss yoga, sleeping positions, high-rep training for squats and deadlifts, rest days, and more!

Timestamps:

• 04:30 – Question 1: Do you think the sleeping position matters for muscle growth?
• 08:45 – Question 2: I want tips on calluses in the palms of my hands! What do you do to keep them at a reasonable level?
• 12:40 – Question 3: What’s your view on endurance-focused strength training such as Body pump?
• 19:25 – Question 4: If you are training for strength, would you expect better gains over time (say after 2-3 months) if you did yoga (45-minute sessions) on rest days (at least 2-3 times a week) vs. just resting?
• 23:30 – Question 5: How important are rest days really?
• 28:10 – Questions 6 and 7: If one is doing suboptimal training (at least by the definitions for what is considered optimal) but still “working hard,” can gains and/or maintenance still be made? And: If you stop progressing in weightlifting and keep on lifting the same weights (same sets, reps, and weights), what happens with your strength and muscle size?
• 38:30 – Question 8: Why does high-rep training work better for the bench press than for squats and deadlifts?
• 43:15 – Question 9: What is the body recomposition method, and does it have any credibility?
• 48:30 – Question 10: How do I train to maintain being a good runner and a great powerlifter simultaneously?
• 58:00 – Question 11: Does poor form/technique when lifting weights in the gym cause injuries?

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