Nov 26, 2021
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past episodes, please visit Rachel’s
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Listeners can find Alex Bush at
his website www.physiquedevelopment.com,
on Instagram @alexbush_, and YouTube @Physique Development
Alex Bush is a coach, trainer,
and co-founder of the online coaching platform, Physique
Development. He has a bachelor's degree in Exercise Science as well
as several continuing education certifications including N1, PN1,
and CSCS. Alex has been coaching for 8 years and has worked with
over a thousand competitive physique athletes as well as lifestyle
clients. Alex resides in Ohio with his wife, Sue, and Pups, Gus &
Tucker.
In this episode, Alex and Rachel discuss the remaining
key factors to growing muscle as a female: why you could be getting
in your own way at the gym, how much time you should invest in a
building phase, how to find balance while also making physique
progress, and much more!
“Discipline Leads to
Freedom.” Alex
Bush
Top Takeaways:
- How to get the most out of an RDL
- Alex’s recommended amount of time to be in a
building phase
- Try this tip if the scale causes stress but you
still want to see progress over time
- Accountability is key. Why even coaches need
coaches!
Show Notes:
- [0:00] Trailer introduction to the
episode
- [1:00] Welcome back to MetFlex and Chill!
Rachel welcomes guest Alex Bush @alexbush_ to the listeners
- [3:00]
Keys To Growing Muscle As A Female
Part 1 with Alex Bush
- [4:00] Fourth Key:
Exercise
Execution
- [6:00] How to get the most out of an
RDL
- [10:00] Question: Can you speak to the difference
between sensation versus actual tension and stimulus in the muscle
tissue??
- [16:00] Fifth Key: Periodized Training / Progressive Overload of
Stimulus
- [23:00] Sixth Key:
Time/ Patience
- [26:00] Question: What's the minimum time frame that you would
recommend someone go through a building phase?
- [31:00]
Episode 104: 8-Month Building Phase
Results & Plan For Next Cut
- [36:30] Seventh Key: Audit Social Media
Outlets
- [40:00] Eighth Key: Life Outside of Training -
'Balance'
- [43:00] “Discipline Leads to Freedom.”
Alex Bush
- [46:00] Benefits of investing in a
coach!
- [52:00] If you’re listening to this and want to
apply for one-on-one coaching with Rachel check out www.metflexlife.com/apply.
- [53:00]
Episode 140: Keys To Growing Muscle
As A Female Part 1 with Alex Bush
- [54:00] Listeners can find Alex Bush at his
website www.physiquedevelopment.com,
on Instagram @alexbush_ and YouTube @Physique Development
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