Jay Ferruggia's Renegade Strength Show Jason Ferruggia

It pains me to see and hear most of the sh*t floating around these days. 
In fact, I say that 99.9% of the people on the planet are wasting almost every set they do. 
Wasting damn near every workout. Every dollar of their gym membership. Every second of their time. 
Look, if you're not training close to failure you're not gonna grow.
But what does that look like?
It's actually tougher than you think. 
Find out how, why machines are invaluable, and much more in today's Q&A. 
I'd rather take up knitting than train like this... [2:07] Why are machines invaluable for hypertrophy? [8:25] What does my current leg day look like? [11:28] Is there a best time of day to train? [26:26] Is 90% lean meat lean enough? [30:08] What are the best exercises for back density? [31:13] Why is tracking sleep so important? [33:58] What are my favorite cardio implements? [36:28] 5 ways to raise your vibration and attract positivity. [40:18] Sponsors
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I'm often asked about warmup sets. 
Are they necessary? How many should you do? Do you need to do them before every exercise? How heavy should you go? How many reps? Should you be stretching? How long should your warmup last?
All great questions.
The answers aren't always straightforward and simple. 
In this Q&A episode, I'll walk you through my warmup on a typical push day and give you the information you need to get the most out of your warmup sets.
I'll also dive into a few more of your questions such as: 
How to know if your metabolism is slow and what to do to fix it? [5:36] What's my approach to programming full-body workouts? [10:43] Is there an effective, joint-friendly alternative to chin-ups? [14:43] What are the keys to selecting the right exercises? [20:08] How to get the most out of your warmup sets? [22:30] Sponsors
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I'm back with another powerful Q&A to help you get jacked, healthy, and live your best life. 
Listen and learn:
What are my favorite cable exercises, and what's the one piece of equipment every home gym needs? [0:38] Is there a way boost your immunity and get over sickness quickly? [5:02] What's the key to health and longevity? [7:59] Why I hate barbell back squats. [10:25] Can you train for fat loss? [11:56] What songs would be on the soundtrack of my life? [17:21] How you can make close-grip bench more joint-friendly. [19:16] What's the best way to kill anxiety? [23:02] Sponsors
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We all want to live longer, avoid metabolic diseases, think clearer, and perform better. 
Today's guest, Dr. Latt Mansor, is here to help you do just that.
As an expert in physiology and metabolism, he consults with elite sport, military, clinical and research organizations.
He’s the Research Lead at H.V.M.N. and holds a PhD in Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics from the University of Oxford, an M.A. from Columbia University and B.Sc. from the University of Nottingham in Biotechnology. 
He's got a lot of knowledge to share.
Listen as we discus: 
Are these mistakes leading you to diabetes? [7:26] Why is reducing inflammation crucial? [20:04] How can you determine which diet is best for you? [26:42] 2 things you need to know about zone 2 cardio. [29:20] Are short and long-term memory loss reversible? [33:23] 2 ways to enhance and preserve cognitive function. [52:28] Sponsors
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Wanna build muscle and gain strength without the constant, nagging injuries? 
Of course you do. 
Training should make you feel better. Not beat you up. 
So take notes as I've got 5 tips to help you prevent and eliminate injuries without sacrificing results. I'll also fill you in on a simple approach to nutrition, my thoughts on the latest studies, and more... 
What are the 5 things you need to know to prevent and eliminate injuries? [2:54] My basic, no bs, nutrition guide. [6:32] Have studies destroyed the fitness industry? [8:35] Why I don't give a single f*ck about Liver King. [12:06] Sponsors
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Years ago I ditched the straight bar in my training. My body has thanked me every day since. 
But I get it. Most people don't want to evolve.
"Arnold used barbells."
Yup, and football players wore leather helmets with no face masks. 
In this episode we'll discuss that, alternatives to overhead pressing, eating for size, hydrating properly, and... My #1 investment tip.
Don't miss this one!
Should you ditch barbells too? [2:44] Can you develop big shoulders without overhead pressing? [8:42] How to know if you need to add more frequency and volume? [13:27] Are you drinking too much water? [15:37] What's the best way to eat to maximize your gains? [17:58] My #1 investment tip? [25:01] Sponsors
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