Dr. Bret Contreras

it was 405 for either 20, I might've gotten 22.

And then you get to a point where like, what am I going to do?

Go for 25.

Yes, you can go heavier weight, but like, it gets to the point where it's daunting.

It makes you nervous just thinking about the exercise.

So at that point, you kind of got to learn to, you know, that's your body may be telling you you're about to get injured.

So maybe you, yeah, he switched the exercise or start doing more volume, but it's a,

It's a strategy I wish more people knew about because a lot of people quit lifting because they think they have to do it for periods of time in your life where you get stressed out or like times are tough.

I got to work harder or put more hours into work or this responsibility comes in.

You can do brief workouts and they're very effective just doing 45 minutes a couple of times a week.

It'll help more people stick to weight training because they realize I don't have to be in the gym five hours a day.

Love it.

Well, let me offer my thanks right back.

You are a pioneer.

You have helped me with your protocols and through your focus on health and neuroscience with practical tips to help us all.

I can't tell you how many people that I know follow you.

And when I told them I'm going to come on your podcast, they're like, what?

It's like...

I finally made it in their eyes, being on your podcast.

It's really cool to have you ask me to come on because men tend to invite guests on their show for what they want to learn.