1260: 7 Male Fitness Myths That Slow Your Gains

In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss seven common beliefs that men have about fitness that are impeding their success.

• Challenging and explaining the 7 biggest male fitness myths. (4:35)
• #1 – You must lift heavy to get big. (7:50)
• #2 - Training to failure is necessary for your body to respond. (16:32)
• #3 - Intensity is king. (28:29)
• #4 - You need to eat big to get big. (38:25)
• #5 – Taking steroids guarantees muscle. (47:20)
• #6 - The biggest guys in the gym must know the most. (56:57)
• #7 - Some movements are for women and don’t benefit men. (1:03:23)

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