Brains and Gains with Dr. David Maconi
On the Brains and Gains podcast, Dr. David Maconi discusses all things exercise science, nutrition, health, and personal development. Every week, Dr. Maconi invites health experts and thought leaders to share their expertise. Each episode ends with a charity donation to the charity of the guest's choice.
Brains and Gains with Dr. David Maconi
Q & A 11 (Ft. Abel Csabai) - Desensitization Phases, Strength Plateaus, TRT
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Dr. David Maconi
0:00- Intro
0:30- Abel’s new book
3:40- Desensitization phases
8:30- How much muscle was added to your waist?
11:40- What to do to break through strength plateaus for a given bodyweight
19:00- Jordan Peters approach to failure
26:30- Do young men need TRT?
41:20- Thoughts on Paul Carter and Chris Beardsley
44:20- Facial muscle hypertrophy / cosmetic procedures
52:00- Do rep drop-offs between sets tell us how to adjust our training?
57:00- Would a drug that removes mental fatigue change the way we train?
1:04:30- How low can you bring protein intake?
1:14:20- Reducing volume during a cut