Whether you train for strength or muscle, or a combination, you need to be committed to the appropriate exercises and program protocols to achieve success. But you should also listen to your body — Focusing on one area doesn’t mean you won’t see gains in the other, but varying your workouts can optimize your results.
If you are torn on whether to focus on strength or muscle gains, the right choice for you depends on your goals.
Tune in and to this episode to align your goals and desired results and make the right decisions with these highlight topics for this episode:
If you are in the phase where you hit a wall and asked yourself "so what then?" That’s where tailoring your training program specifically for strength or hypertrophy (muscle growth) can help.
0:00-2:55 - Introduction - Josh did the opening intro of the show and give a brief overview of the topic
2:56-6:50 - Life outside the Gym - Josh and Nav shared their recent activities and what’s keeping them busy lately.
6:51:8:45 - What is strength? - Nav elaborated the meaning of strength outside the general meaning.
8:47:25:55 - Umbrella of Strength - Nav and Josh identified various aspects falling under the umbrella of strength.
25:58-26:33 - Mystery Sound - Josh playing mystery sounds
26:55-33:50 - Hierarchy of Strength Training - Nav and Josh explained the steps
34:10-43:24 - Improved Levels of Physical Confidence - Josh and Nav engaged in a thorough discussion regarding the significant impact of strength on one's physical confidence.
43:31-44:05 - Mystery Sound Part 2 - Camera reset and Josh played another round of mystery sound
44:06-52:40 - House of Strength Training - Nav and Josh discussed the various methods for assessing and measuring strength.
52:40-1:03:18 - Exercises - Nav and Josh provided a variety of exercises for assessing different aspects of strength.
1:03:24 1:08:40 - Nav Mystery Item - Nav mystery item is Toe Spreaders
1:08-42-1:10:33 - Josh Mystery Item - Josh mystery item is olympic ring
1:10:39 1:12:50 - Recommended resources - Josh and Nav shared some recommended resources
1:12:55 - End - Closing Lines
Watch the full episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/sF9pVvRsxvg
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