{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"2859: Take a Week Off and Gain 21% More Muscle \u2014 Here's the Science","description":"In this episode the guys break down how a planned deload week can boost your gains by 21% \u2014 the science behind supercompensation, how Soviet Olympic athletes used periodization to crush records, and what it actually looks and feels like to properly deload. They also get into the government registering alien-related URLs, the FBI greenlighting UFO\/non-human entity disclosure, GLP-1 use doubling from 5.8% to 12.4% of adults in just 18 months, and Sal's conspiracy theory about why all of this is happening now. Then they coach live callers submitted through mplivecaller.com \u2014 Billy from New Jersey on flat feet and squatting with a newborn, Adam from South Dakota on combining jiu jitsu with strength training post-baby, Jenny from New Jersey on transitioning from marathon runner to lifter, and Christina from North Dakota on calorie strategy during post-surgery recovery. &amp;nbsp; MAPS 15 BOGO \u2014 https:\/\/maps15bogo.com Buy 1 get 1 FREE \u2014 limited time (all 7 MAPS 15 programs same price) &amp;nbsp; Vuori \u2014 https:\/\/vuoriclothing.com\/mindpump 20% off first order \u2014 no code needed Butcher Box \u2014 https:\/\/butcherbox.com\/mindpump No code needed \u2014 Now through 5\/18: New users choose chicken breast for a year, top sirloin for a year, or ground beef for life + $20 off at checkout Manukora Manuka Honey \u2014 https:\/\/manukora.com\/MINDPUMP Code: MINDPUMP \u2014 Save up to 31% + $25 in free gifts with the Starter Kit (MGO 850+ honey jar, 5 travel sticks, wooden spoon &amp;amp; guidebook) LINKS Submit a live caller question: https:\/\/mplivecaller.com&amp;nbsp; Mind Pump Store: https:\/\/mindpumpstore.com&amp;nbsp; Maps Fitness Products: https:\/\/mapsfitnessproducts.com&amp;nbsp; Instagram: @mindpumpmedia &amp;nbsp; 0:00 - Intro &amp;amp; sponsors 1:52 - How a planned deload boosts gains by 21% \u2014 the supercompensation science 5:26 - How the Soviets used periodization to dominate strength sports 7:25 - What supercompensation actually feels like \u2014 and when it kicks in 11:22 - How to apply deloads practically \u2014 when, how often, what to do 15:13 - How to deload for hypertrophy vs. strength goals 19:34 - Sal's meal prep routine \u2014 Butcher Box chicken thighs, steak cubing trick &amp;amp; Justin's secret 27:43 - Government registers alien.gov URLs \u2014 what's actually going on? 30:06 - FBI greenlights UFO\/non-human entity disclosure \u2014 the guys' theories 43:56 - Vuori V1 coach jacket review 45:24 - Mind Pump coaching \u2014 responding to Reddit criticism 51:08 - GLP-1 use doubles in 18 months \u2014 1 in 8 adults now on a GOP drug 58:47 - What the GLP-1 explosion means for the fitness industry 1:01:09 - Manukora Manuka honey \u2014 sponsor break 1:02:34 - Caller: Billy (New Jersey) \u2014 flat feet, squatting &amp;amp; training with a newborn 1:11:10 - Caller: Adam (South Dakota) \u2014 jiu jitsu + strength training post-baby, Maps 15 Powerlift 1:24:30 - Caller: Jenny (New Jersey) \u2014 marathon runner transitioning to lifting, 3 kids, overexercising 1:42:00 - Caller: Christina (North Dakota) \u2014 post-surgery calorie strategy &amp;amp; muscle preservation &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth","author_url":"http:\/\/www.mindpumpmedia.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/41312490\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/87A93A\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/202003450"}