Bonus Episode: Dr. Feigenbaum on Volume vs. Intensity, Training Frequency, Peptides, and More!

In this episode, Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum hosts a live "Ask Me Anything" session, tackling a wide range of questions on health, fitness, nutrition, and training philosophy.

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Timestamps:

• 0:32 How important are volume, intensity, and proximity to failure for hypertrophy?
• 3:46 Does muscle memory exist?
• 7:03 What is the reasoning behind the heavy "fatigue single" in the low fatigue template?
• 9:00 What is Barbell Medicine's take on the Mike Israetel PhD controversy?
• 13:18 What is the TLDR on peptides?
• 16:47 What's the cutoff in terms of sets for a hypertrophy response?
• 19:23 If Viagra/Cialis works for a patient, does it mean there's a cardiovascular concern?
• 20:26 Would you recommend "Murph" from CrossFit as a good overall fitness exercise?
• 21:37 Can you still build muscle while running 70 kilometers per week?
• 22:53 Is training three times per week for 30 minutes realistic for a late novice?
• 25:30 How should I handle lower back pain after returning to lifting?
• 28:44 Which offseason template should I choose: Hypertrophy 2 or Powerbuilding 2?
• 30:22 I've had knee tendonitis for two years, any ideas?
• 32:16 How many rest days do you recommend per week?
• 34:29 How to manage low back pain without a specific diagnosis from a chiro or acupuncturist?
• 36:50 If training is only possible at the expense of sleep, is it worth it?
• 38:06 For health and hypertrophy, how much cardio should you do?
• 39:54 Is there a benefit to having heels below the platform for calf raises?
• 41:00 Why are you against acupuncture?
• 41:48 Recommendations for training for people coming off chemotherapy?
• 43:29 Is a lunge or Bulgarian split squat considered a squat pattern?
• 44:13 What accessories complement a Mammoth Bar deadlift?
• 45:30 How is your dad's training going, and how to get an older parent started?
• 47:32 Why do you think medical schools give so little instruction on exercise if it's a "panacea"?
• 49:47 How to approach nutrition for building muscle while staying lean?
• 51:06 Which workout offers the least benefits?
• 51:48 What frequency of exercise do you program for a focus on glutes?
• 53:09 How would you add full-body training for a teen playing tennis twice a week?
• 54:13 : How would you approach osteoarthritis treatment in general?

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