February 2025 Instagram Q&A | ETP#183

00:00:23 Who was the better CrossFitter? Bryan or Aaron? 


00:01:47 What are the prime muscle-building years, and how
precipitous is the drop off as you age? 


00:05:12 What’s your average maintenance diet look like? 
Can you walk through a typical grocery haul for a week.


00:11:32 What do you think about RFK? 


00:16:23 Do you think whey protein powders have merit? Do you
think you can build muscle in a low-carb state if you’re eating a
ton of protein?


00:18:26 Aaron mentioned using the RP hypertrophy app. Any
update? 


00:20:42 What are differences between Paragon 5D physique and how
a pro bodybuilder would train? No desire to stand on stage, but
wanna optimize muscle mass.


00:26:12 Is behind the back cable lateral raise more anterior
delt and the Y-Raise is more rear delt?


00:28:11 When training 4x/week, would you expect a difference in
results from an UL split (each muscle 2x/week) versus a rotating
PPL split if weekly volumes are equated?


00:32:37 I’ve been listening to your pod for awhile, and finally
starting my first official bulk in 10 years lifting at the same
BW. Four months in, and I got stretch marks on my chest.


00:33:29 Opinion on Rucking for Zone 2 if an outdoor activity is
desired but I don’t want to run?


00:34:52 What are your thoughts on flywheel training for
hypertrophy? 


00:36:09 What are some good general fitness milestones to test
progress?


00:39:40 For Aaron. Give us a FULL update on your training and
how you’re feeling and growing. You wanting more? Have your
goals/dreams changed? YOU LITERALLY LOOK LIKE AN ACTION
FIGURE! 


00:46:26 I’m lifting 5x per week and running 3x per week
preparing for this half marathon. Do you think it’s possible to
gain muscle during this period?


00:49:24 If you wanted to have higher calories on training days,
how low would you go on the low days?


00:52:51 What is the most common question that you find yourself
answering with clients?


00:54:43 Should natty lifters train differently than enhanced?


00:56:59 For building muscle do you think it’s as optimal
training in the mornings as in the afternoon or evening?


00:58:54 When lifting is your grip meant to be comfortable or as
hard as possible?


01:00:24 Minimum recommendations for fruits/vegetables per
meal/day if trying to reduce food volume?


01:02:57 How to design a chest specialization phase?


01:04:07 Potential reasons for high SHBG?


01:06:48 Cardio and lifting. Can they be done on the same day?


01:09:07 If Bryan was training for max hypertrophy, could he get
better results in a commercial gym? 


01:10:30 In a deficit, if you are not expecting to gain muscle
and the goal is to maintain, should you modify training to be
lower volume and/or lower frequency?


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