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Blood Flow Restriction, Favorite Lifts, and Testosterone Replacement Therapy in Health & Fitness
TLDR Nick Stenson and Peter Atia discuss blood flow restriction, favorite lifts like squats and deadlifts, and testosterone replacement therapy for both men and women, emphasizing the importance of consistent exercise routines and utilizing cuffs to optimize performance.
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00:00
Nick Stenson joins Peter Atia on the podcast to discuss blood flow restriction, favorite lifts like squats and deadlifts, and testosterone replacement therapy for both men and women.
02:26
Peter Atia discusses his current exercise routine, which includes cardio on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday, along with lifting on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, following an upper body, lower body split.
05:17
Peter Atia ensures he never compromises his four weekly lifts, sometimes adjusting days or doubling up, with a preference for morning workouts during the week and utilizing blood flow restriction at the end of each lifting session.
07:54
Blood flow restriction (BFR) involves using cuffs to measure occlusive pressure and adjust intensity levels for optimal results during bicep and tricep sets at 30-40% of one's one rep max.
10:45
Blood flow restriction (BFR) involves using cuffs to measure occlusive pressure and adjust intensity levels for optimal results during arm and leg sets, with newer, more advanced cuffs providing a more accurate and effective occlusive effect.
13:28
The speaker discusses their low systolic blood pressure and the occlusive pressure levels with cuffs for upper and lower body exercises, emphasizing the importance of timing blood flow restriction workouts at the end of a session for optimal performance.
16:05
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