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In this “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) episode, Peter shares his current workout regimen and how he incorporates blood flow restriction (BFR). He walks through the mechanics and fundamentals of some of his favorite lifts including squats, deadlifts, and hip thrusters and stresses the relative importance of each in the context of longevity. He touches on the relative importance of muscle size vs. muscle strength and discusses the impact of fasting on muscle mass and the potential tradeoffs during aging. Peter then dives into the topic of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) for both men and women, starting with a clinical discussion around how he actually replaces testosterone in patients. He explains the targets of this therapy as well as the risks and benefits, and he gives his interpretation of current data on the association between TRT and heart disease.
In this sneak peek, we discuss:
00:00 - intro
00:10 - Peter’s current exercise routine
03:44 - How Peter incorporates blood flow restriction (BFR) into his workouts
In the full episode, we also discuss:
-Relative importance of muscle size vs. muscle strength;
-Comparing squats to deadlifts and why both are important;
-Squatting technique and fundamentals;
-Important cues to look for while lifting weights;
-Proper mechanics of a deadlift;
-Hip thrusters as an alternative to the squat or deadlift;
-Split-leg work for simulating activities of daily living;
-The impact of fasting/calorie restriction on muscle mass and the potential tradeoffs to consider;
-Testosterone replacement therapy: Considerations when contemplating TRT and Peter’s approach with patents;
-Data on the association between TRT and heart disease;
-TRT for women—risks and benefits;
Impact of fasting on testosterone levels;
-And more.
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The Peter Attia Drive is a weekly, ultra-deep-dive podcast focusing on maximizing health, longevity, critical thinking…and a few other things. With over 35 million episodes downloaded, it features topics including fasting, ketosis, Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, mental health, and much more.
Peter is a physician focusing on the applied science of longevity. His practice deals extensively with nutritional interventions, exercise physiology, sleep physiology, emotional and mental health, and pharmacology to increase lifespan (delay the onset of chronic disease), while simultaneously improving healthspan (quality of life).
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