What makes an exercise effective for hypertrophy? Kelly Mack joins us today to walk us through the criteria needed for an exercise to be effective for building muscle.

We also talk about periodizing strength, conditioning, and hypertrophy mesocycles. We talk about combo exercises (not to be confused with compound exercises) and why they’re not the right choice for getting toned, lifting straps, and rep ranges, how cardio plays a role in building muscle. We talk about comparing ourselves to others we see on social media, the confidence found in lifting heavy things, and the benefits of asking questions and hiring a coach, finances permitting. We talk about balancing having goals with living and enjoying your life.

And much more…

“Focusing on one thing at a

time will get you to where you want to be a lot faster.”

- Kelly Mack

“Fast moving, burning, sweating… isn’t what’s doing it for you.”

- Kelly Mack

This week on Tater Talks: Two Bitches Talk Fitness:

• Is an exercise good for hypertrophy, or is it just trendy and overcomplicated?
• Is it ok to use lifting straps?
• The criteria needed for an exercise to be effective for hypertrophy
• Strength rep ranges vs hypertrophy rep ranges
• How cardio plays a role in building muscle
• Why combo moves aren’t the best go-tos
• The benefits of hiring a coach, if you can afford it
• Having goals and enjoying life at the same time

Find Kelly Mack:

• Kelly Mack (mackfitness305) on Instagram
• IrisDeadlifts on Instagram
• Brooke Madigan on Instagram
• Apply for 1:1 Coaching with Team BFF

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