From Plateau to PR: How to Break Through Strength Barriers

• Defining what a plateau is. (1:18)

• Why this is a meaningful conversation. (2:20)

• The most frustrating part of fitness. (5:37)

• The BIG mistake most people make. (7:38)

• From Plateau to PR: Six Strategies to Break Through Strength Barriers

• #1 - Focus on strength. (13:45)

• #2 - Change the exercises. (17:06)

• #3 - Change the rep ranges. (21:13)

• #4 - Change the tempo. (23:01)

• #5 - Trust a new structure and follow. (26:13)

• #6 - Start with recovery, a week. (29:01)

• Questions:

• I haven’t lost any weight for 30 days. Is this a plateau? (31:46)

• Can diet changes break a plateau? (32:55)

• How often do you guys plateau? What do you personally do? (33:58)

• Does sleep affect plateaus? (36:17)

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People Mentioned

• Robert Oberst (@robertoberst) Instagram

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Cutting Edge Peptide Fat Loss & Muscle Building with Alex Kikel

• What’s the deal with methylene blue? (2:02)

• His background in the peptide space. (9:09)

• How common is it for a professional athlete to have someone work with them who is NOT their doctor? (11:22)

• Why he believes there is not a biological problem he cannot fix. (12:38)

• How nicotine is protective of long COVID symptoms. (13:37)

• The effects and benefits of nicotine. (15:12)

• How would he program these things to an athlete? (17:48)

• Can we counter the effects of microplastics in our brain? (21:07)

• The common stacks for the busy entrepreneur. (25:41)

• Earning the right to get these peptides/stacks. (32:50)

• The common stacks for bodybuilders. (35:37)

• His go-to growth hormone release peptides. (55:53)

• Favorite healing peptides. (57:00)

• Are GLP-1s being used pre-contest in the bodybuilding world? (1:01:44)

• Breaking down the libido-enhancing PT-141 peptide. (1:05:32)

• His thoughts on artificial sweeteners. (1:07:25)

• Why he believes our world is in a renaissance right now. (1:08:53)

• Being open to EVERYTHING. (1:10:42)

• What’s he pumped up about? (1:14:45)

• His take on longevity experts, like Bryan Johnson. (1:16:26)

• His case against sunscreens. (1:18:48)

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Featured Guest/People Mentioned

• Alex Kikel (@alex_kikel) Instagram

• Website

• YouTube

• Jay Campbell (@jaycampbell333) Instagram

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• Mark Bell (@marksmellybell) Instagram

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• Mind Pump Fit Tip: The five BEST sources of protein for bodybuilding. (1:44)

• What body types have advantages with certain lifts? (21:38)

• Mind Pump’s Vuori favorites. (31:29)

• Probiotics and cognitive function. (36:39)

• We need to normalize parasites. (40:20)

• Fun Facts with Justin: What color is crab blood? (43:21)

• Exercise and dementia. (46:33)

• Transform your body in 90 days! (51:02)

• #Quah question #1 – I’ve been a yo-yo dieter for years. I’m doing MAPS Starter and have maybe 50lbs to lose. Should I do this in a bulk or cut? (55:13)

• #Quah question #2 – What is the best way to warm up for a full-body workout? I’m older and need a few sets to warm up before I begin a muscle group. How can I warm up and not double my time in the gym? (58:33)

• #Quah question #3 – Have you guys ever trained someone with scoliosis? Are there any exercises to avoid, and If so, can you guys recommend replacements to get similar benefits? (1:01:50)

• #Quah question #4 – I have terrible arthritis in my shoulders. It prevents me from doing back squats, I can’t hold the barbell on my back. I’ve replaced back squats with Zercher and/or front squats, or squats with the safety bar. Are these effective? (1:03:47)

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Stop Trying to Get Your Kids in Shape! Do This Instead!

• Stop trying to get your kids in shape! Try these 6 methods instead. (1:38)

• #1 - Be the example. (2:15)

• #2 - Foster a good relationship with exercise and eating healthy. (9:43)

• #3 - Give them options consisting of protein, something new, something they love. (17:22)

• #4 - Use bodyweight and suspension trainers. (25:17)

• #5 - Play with them. (27:03)

• #6 - Reduce screen time with time limits. (31:57)

• Questions:

• I have dual custody, and my ex doesn’t agree with my approach to health and fitness. How do you suggest navigating this? (39:47)

• How do I turn the ship with my teenage kids? (43:44)

• My kids are picky eaters. Do you have any strategies? (50:46)

• What are some healthy snack ideas for on-the-go? (52:27)

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Get Crazy Results in 90 Days! | MAPS Transform

• If you want your body to adapt and change, you must do it the RIGHT way! (1:59)

• Breaking down how you can get CRAZY results in 90 days:

• First 30 Days (8:18)

• Start SLOW (maximize adaptation and minimize recovery time)

• Five workout days a week

• Reverse diet

• Second 30 Days (17:07)

• Increase volume and intensity (takes more to trigger growth, move to a general split, sets are up with bulk and down with cut)

• Cut down workouts to 4 days a week

• Mini cuts mini bulks for diet

• Third 30 Days (23:38)

• Move to full body (muscle-sparing)

• Cut down workouts to 3 days a week

• All cut for diet

• Add cardio

• Get MAPS Transform today! (31:19)

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