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The Jay Ferruggia Show

#404: How to Build Muscle: The Essential Guide with Sal Di Stefano

The Jay Ferruggia Show

Jay Ferruggia

Fitness, Health & Fitness, Nutrition

4.91.6K Ratings

🗓️ 24 November 2021

⏱️ 77 minutes

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Summary

Sal Di Stefano is a personal trainer, co-founder of Mind Pump Media, and co-host of Mind Pump Podcast.   He is also the creator of the Muscular Adaptation Programming System (MAPS Fitness Products).  Sal is dedicated to prioritizing health over appearance, and he aims to shift the direction of the fitness industry from aesthetic and insecurity based to one based in self-love and self-care.  

Key Takeaways:

  • Breaking down the Resistance Training Revolution.  [9:20]
  • How did resistance training become the most stigmatized and misinterpreted form of exercise?  [13:11]
  • Of all forms of exercise, THIS is the worst.  [17:17]
  • Are there any benefits to doing cardio?  [19:55]
  • I'm 40+ and have let myself go... How do I get lean?  [23:07]
  • The one skill almost everyone has, and how it should be utilized.  [24:25]
  • Increase your training efficacy with this simple mindset adjustment.  [28:17]
  • We talkin 'bout practice!?  [32:47]
  • Balancing intensity and volume - is there an optimal rep range?  [38:52]
  • Muscle memory: real or gimmick?  [44:47]
  • Why proper resistance training is superior to stretching for functional flexibility.  [51:35]
  • The root cause of most injuries and the role mobility plays.  [53:37]
  • Are you viewing progressive overload incorrectly?  [58:07]
  • Wanna optimize your body?  Don't overlook these forgotten factors.  [1:02:17]
  • Three highly effective ways to shift focus from restrictive diets to behaviors, and the benefits of doing so.  [1:05:32]
  • A few tips to consider for optimal gut health.  [1:12:27]
  • When it comes to recovery NOTHING compares to THIS.  [1:14:47]

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Transcript

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0:00.0

Yo, what's good, everybody?

0:12.9

J.F.Ruji of Renegade Radio back in the house to help you unleash your strongest self

0:16.6

today with Sal de Stefano, my man, my dude, my colleague.

0:21.5

He has been a personal trainer for over 20 years, so he's got a ton of real-world knowledge

0:25.6

and experience.

0:26.9

He is the co-founder of Mind Pump Media, co-host of Mind Pump Podcast, and author of the

0:33.1

Resistance Training Revolutions.

0:34.8

We will talk all things, all the meathead, things training, diet, sleep recovery, all that

0:40.1

today on the podcast.

0:41.4

We are brought to you by Bubs Naturals, the best-tasting collagen on the planet.

0:46.4

It's got the best flavor, it's got the best solubility, it's got 20 grams of protein

0:50.8

per serving, seven essential amino acids, one single ingredient, no added crap, no sweeteners,

0:56.7

no fillers, no nothing, it is 100% NSF for sport certified, whole 30 approved, great

1:02.9

for joint health, muscle recovery, gut health, and more.

1:06.7

You can mix it in your coffee, which is what I do.

1:09.0

I also mix it in an intro workout shake.

1:12.6

Bubs hasn't really claimed that that is what you should do or are supposed to do.

1:16.6

That is what I do, that is what I have a lot of colleagues, professional strength coaches

1:20.3

do, a lot of my clients do, and I just find that for joints, especially as you get older,

1:26.3

I'm 47 now, I think for joint health, loading up on collagen is a very smart idea, and especially

1:31.6

if you have any injuries, I will definitely tell you guys when they bank something up, increase

1:37.0

the collagen, hyperload the collagen for a little while.

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