The Apollo | Check Yo Sound Homie | Ep 336

TF Breaks Down His Road Workout Regimen

19:45 – 23:454:00 long

TF explains the structure of his daily workouts while touring, including high-volume squats and dumbbell bench presses.

Backstage in the green room, Mackwop asks TF about his recent workout session at the venue's gym facilities at 19:56. TF details how maintaining fitness on the road requires adapting to whatever equipment the venue has available.

At 20:00, TF explains that his session included 200 squats, which he divided into sets of 30 reps. Mackwop jokes about the math and volume of the workout, while TF outlines that performing high-rep sets allows him to get a full pump without relying exclusively on heavy barbell racks at 21:05.

TF further notes at 22:40 that he moved on to flat dumbbell chest presses and incline presses, completing multiple sets of 30 reps with 50-pound dumbbells due to weight limits in the venue gym. Mackwop compares his own preferences, and both agree on the importance of staying consistent with fitness throughout a demanding tour schedule.

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