Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
0:00- Intro
1:00- High vs Low days versus a linear deficit when dieting
3:30- Best cardio recommendations for dieting
5:48- How many meals per day for optimal muscle growth
7:30- Do drop sets provide a benefit over the pump?
8:40- Define maingaining, and can you use it to maximize progress
10:55- Is alcohol as bad as “they” say?
14:00- Sugar Diet
14:18- Is there more potential growth going as hard as possible for all reps?
16:55- What are my typical meals to maintain 10-11% body fat long term?
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0:00- Intro
1:00- High vs Low days versus a linear deficit when dieting
3:30- Best cardio recommendations for dieting
5:48- How many meals per day for optimal muscle growth
7:30- Do drop sets provide a benefit over the pump?
8:40- Define maingaining, and can you use it to maximize progress
10:55- Is alcohol as bad as “they” say?
14:00- Sugar Diet
14:18- Is there more potential growth going as hard as possible for all reps?
16:55- What are my typical meals to maintain 10-11% body fat long term?
Website and Coaching: brainsandgainspodcast.com
Instagram: instagram.com/dave_maconi
LEVELS AFFILIATE LINK:
levels.link/DRMACONI
BULK SUPPLEMENTS AFFILIATE LINK: bulksupplements.com/discount/BRAINSANDGAINS?rfsn=6983148.dbf140&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=6983148.dbf140
Discount code: BRAINSANDGAINS
Boostcamp Link and Program:
https://www.boostcamp.app#Maconi10
https://www.boostcamp.app/coaches/dr-dave-maconi/bench-overhead-press-specialization#Maconi10
^Use code Maconi10 when you sign up for FREE programs + 2 weeks free for Boostcamp PRO
youtube.com/channel/UCW-PI9YMJ6SXPiqXy2FYfLg/join
-For those looking to support the channel and our donations to various charities, please consider the above link to become a member and have the opportunity to appear on the channel!
Hormone testing and other panels:
30% off coupon: BRAINS
Male hormone tests: trylgc.com/brains
Home page: trylgc.com/brainshome
Female Hormone Panels: trylgc.com/brainsandgainsfemale
