Mike Mahler Podcast – Training frequency, high protein fallacies, and optimal crossfit training

Elite strength coach Christian Thibadeau on training frequency, high protein fallacies, and optimal CrossFit training

• What is a good starting point for beginners and intermediates in terms of prescribing sprints in their training program
• What, in my experience, is the characteristic of the ideal Crossfit athlete
• What is “On The Verge Lactic Acid Training” & how does it benefit pushing your training further & work capacity
• What does Louie Simmons say about maxing out & why should this help you rethink how you approach your 1 rep max
• What is my view on frequently training overhead lifts
• Why is Christian currently using kettlebells for most isolated exercises
• What is my stance on “core training”
• What are the two elements that normally holds most lifters back, and what can you do to not fall in this category
• My view of the use of weight belts
• What are floating deadlifts and how can they help you get past deadlift sticking points
• What are functional isometrics and how do they help improve your lifting progress and how long should you use this technique
• What is the definition of a “true max” vs. “competition max”
• What is the best “anti-aging” training
• What are the two lifts most affected by bodyweight
• The negatives of excessive high protein consumption and why you should have low protein days

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