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Why Doing “Everything Right” Still Isn’t Building Muscle
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The other day I did with my brother from down under, Ben Mayfield-Smith, where I joined him on his podcast, Matter Athletica, to talk about what actually shapes muscle growth beyond just sets and reps. Most people understand the primary drivers of hypertrophy — mechanical tension, load, and progression. What they miss are the secondary and tertiary factors that determine whether those drivers can actually be accessed consistently over time. In this episode, Ben and I unpack how:
…quietly shape muscle growth in the real world. We also talk about why cardio doesn’t kill gains when programmed correctly, why quality beats novelty, and why recovery between sessions is a true hypertrophy variable. This conversation reframes hypertrophy as more than sets and reps, and shows how sustainable execution is where long-term progress is actually built. Thanks again for such a great chat, Ben! 🎧 Listen here:
Much love, P.S. And as a heads up, if you love learning about nutrition for better body comp, more muscle, and performance, the Flex Diet Cert will open this coming Monday and I have some sweet fast-action bonus items. Much more info coming up on it. _____________________ Mike T Nelson CISSN, CSCS, MSME, PhD Mike T Nelson is a PhD and not a physician or registered dietitian. The contents of this email should not be taken as medical advice. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any health problem - nor is it intended to replace the advice of a physician. Always consult your physician or qualified health professional on any matters regarding your health. .. |
Dr Mike T Nelson
Creator of the Flex Diet Cert & Phys Flex Cert, CSCS, CISSN, Assoc Professor, kiteboarder, lifter of odd objects, metal music lover. >>>>Sign up to my daily FREE Fitness Insider newsletter below
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