Uploaded November 2024 | Updated September 2026, 8 hours ago

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In this episode, I discuss the optimal sodium-potassium ratio, recommendations for the best lifting belts, strategies for overcoming motivation slumps, and lots more.

As always, these questions come directly from my Instagram followers, who take advantage of my weekly Q&As in my stories.

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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
05:07 Rest periods
05:55 BBLS adjustments on a cut
07:19 Aggressive cut duration
08:38 Training with BLS vs. BBLS
14:12 Sodium-potassium ratio
20:58 Life’s purpose
21:51 Belt squats & core
22:43 Diet’s effect on injuries/recovery
23:27 Training after poor sleep
23:55 Legion Vitamin C benefits
24:06 Best lifting belt
24:25 Success of pseudoscience
25:30 Overcoming funks
26:00 Upper-lower split 5x/week
27:05 Interrupted workouts
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Mentioned on the Show:
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Beyond Bigger Leaner Stronger: legionathletics.com/products/books/beyond-bigger-leaner-stronger/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=BBLSCTA
Bigger Leaner Stronger: legionathletics.com/products/books/bigger-leaner-stronger/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=blsCTA
Energy Drink: legionathletics.com/products/supplements/natural-energy-drink