30 Seconds Summary
Diet breaks, elevated heels & inter-set stretching

  • Inter-set stretching discussed as beneficial for hypertrophy.
  • Special approaches recommended for 'Hardgainers' to improve muscle gains.
  • Menno shares insights on low volume training approaches for intermediate lifters.
  • Discussion on re-sensitization techniques in training to improve results.
  • Menno talks about the effectiveness of gradually adding sets each week.
  • Menno discusses the use of squat shoes for leg press and squats, and their benefits.
  • Microloading is considered enough stimulus for muscle hypertrophy.
  • Menno explains how and why he implements diet breaks in training regimens.
  • Menno mentions changes in his stance over the past years on certain fitness practices.

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