MindPump exposes the RAW TRUTH about health, fitness, nutrition and more... Hosts Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer & Justin Andrews pull back the curtain on the mythology, snake oil and pseudo-science that pervades the fitness industry and present science-backed solutions that result in increased muscular development and performance while simultaneously emphasizing health. No fitness institution or fitness "truth" is safe from their quick wit and over 40 years of combined experience in the fitness industry. Produced by Doug Egge. Find Mind Pump and the Mind Pump hosts on Instragram @mindpumpmedia, @mindpumpsal, @mindpumpadam, @mindpumpjustin & @mindpumpdoug and at mindpumppodcast.com. Get expertly programmed Mind Pump training protocols at mapsfitnessproducts.com
2027: How to Improve Your Squat, Bench, and Deadlift Strength
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover six steps to improving your strength in the big lifts.
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One of the single most effective things you can do to change the appearance of your body is to simply get stronger at the bench press, the squat, and the deadlift. (1:28)
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There are VERY few exercises that have such broad carry-over to other exercises than the Big 3. (5:21)
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The biggest limiting factor when it comes to developing a nice physique and body. (10:39)
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The importance of having your muscles work in sync. (12:41)
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Six Ways to Improve Your Squat, Bench, and Deadlift Strength.
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#1 - Practice each movement often. (19:40)
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#2 - Focus on the movement NOT on muscles. (23:42)
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#3 - Prime properly to summon max CNS power. (27:42)
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#4 - Don’t neglect mobility. Instability causes plateaus and injury. (37:45)
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#5 - Include hypertrophy work. (41:28)
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#6 - Follow good programming. (43:38)
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Jeremy Buendia (@jeremy_buendia) Instagram
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Ben Pollack, Ph.D. (@phdeadlift) Instagram