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To Deload or not?, Mindset and injuries, Protein needs and more.

  • Jeff Hoehn and Menno discuss hypertrophy, mindset during injury, and nutritional trends on 'The Mind Muscle Connection' podcast.
  • Menno shares his personal challenges with a back injury, skepticism about different medical opinions, and his slow recovery process.
  • A new study on dietary nitrates shows no significant benefits for muscle growth or cardiovascular health, even among athletes.
  • Protein requirements remain consistent whether in a caloric surplus or deficit, around 1.8 grams per kilogram of body weight.
  • Deloading periods are discussed with a focus on reactive deloading based on performance indicators rather than scheduled deloads.
  • Menno debates performance versus body composition in powerlifting, suggesting a leaner body mass could be more competitive.
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