1588: The Ideal Split for Building Muscle Mass, Why Training to Failure Can Halt Your Gains, Fitness Gimmicks That Need to Die & More

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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the ideal split for building muscle mass, the pros and cons of lifting to failure in each set, why too much volume is negative for hypertrophy, and fitness gimmicks still around today that need to stop.

• You learn the TRUTH listening to Mind Pump. (7:12)
• Adam and Doug’s trip to Utah. (9:14)
• What is going on in the medical field?! (14:08)
• Another study on the impact of artificial sweeteners on gut bacteria. (15:46)
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• Political correctness with Mind Pump. (31:46)
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• #Quah question #1 – What's an ideal split for building muscle mass? (40:25)
• #Quah question #2 – Should we be lifting to failure in each set or should we feel like we can get more reps for each set? How can I tell if I’m lifting the right amount of weight to make progress? (46:38)
• #Quah question #3 – Can you explain how too much volume is negative for hypertrophy? (51:27)
• #Quah question #4 – What are some of the fitness gimmicks still around today that need to stop? (55:22)

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People Mentioned

• Layne Norton, PhD (@biolayne) Instagram
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