1242: Muscle Building Secrets of Powerlifting With Dr. Jordan Shallow

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In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin speak with good friend Dr. Jordan Shallow about the value of training for powerlifting.

  • Is powerlifting getting more mainstream in the fitness space? (2:49)
  • The strength building carryover benefits of powerlifting. (6:04)
  • Are deadlifts dangerous? (9:26)
  • The biggest myths surrounding powerlifting principles. (18:25)
    • Practicing the skill and not training the output. (21:31)
    • Defining what going to failure is. (26:17)
    • Women and strength training. (30:18)
      • How to train a coach to cue the proper form. (39:30)
      • Conventional vs Sumo deadlift. (41:47)
    • The prerequisite exercises for the big 4 lifts. (43:54)
      • The Squat. (45:10)
      • The Deadlift/Bench Press. (47:30)
        • Muscle function vs muscle action. (54:09)
      • The Overhead Press. (57:14)
    • What does it look like to eat for performance vs strength? (1:00:23)
    • How you become the shape of your sport. (1:05:36)
    • Jordan’s favorite non-powerlifting movement. (1:07:48)
    • The Mind Pump reach. (1:10:00)

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