Building Muscle, Burning Fat & Eating Enough Protein – with Dr. Mike Israetel
Vanessa Spina interviews Dr. Mike Israetel about the practical science of building muscle and losing fat simultaneously. They cover how much...
Muscle Physiology Podcasts
Explore podcast episodes covering muscle physiology from leading health experts including Andrew Huberman and Steven Munatones.
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The science of resistance training, building muscle, and anabolic steroid use in bodybuilding | Mike Israetel, Ph.D.
Dr. Mike Israetel shares his journey from powerlifting to exercise science academia and discusses core resistance training principles including...
The 7 Capacities You NEED Beyond Muscle to Stay Strong for Life || MBPP Ep. 1112
Mark Bell and guest make the case that pure strength training isn't enough for long-term health, outlining seven physical capacities -- including...
The Keys to Building Muscle Part 1: TRAINING
Dr. Layne Norton breaks down the key training principles for muscle hypertrophy. The evidence shows that more volume improves hypertrophy compared...
531Mike Israetel - Cofounder of Renaissance Periodization and PhD in Sport Physiology
Dr. Mike Israetel talks about his PhD in sport physiology under Mike Stone and why bodybuilders often know more about getting muscular and lean...
#097 The Science of Protein and Its Role in Longevity, Cancer, Aging, and Building Muscle
After 50, you lose about 1% muscle mass and 3% strength yearly without intervention. High protein doesn't harm healthy kidneys; athletes eating up...
This FASCINATING Molecule Originally Boosted Muscle & Endurance But Is *Now* Being Shown To Reverse Immune Aging?! Urolithin A With Dr. Anurag Singh
Ben Greenfield speaks with Dr. Anurag Singh, Chief Medical Officer at Timeline, about Urolithin A (marketed as Mitopure), a postbiotic molecule...
Build Muscle & Strength & Forge Your Life Path | Dorian Yates
High-intensity, low-volume training can build significant muscle with just 2-3 sessions per week under an hour each. Train to true muscular...
#093 Dr. Luc van Loon: Optimizing Protein Intake & Distribution for Muscle Growth
One 100g protein meal doesn't equal five 20g portions for building muscle. Distribution matters as much as total intake. The RDA of 0.8 g/kg is...
Ep. 24-Dr. Mike Israetel - PhD in Sport Physiology, Chief Sport Scientist of Renaissance Periodization
Dr. Mike Israetel shares his path from academic sport science to co-founding Renaissance Periodization, explaining how consistent daily effort and...
Essentials: Build Muscle Size, Increase Strength & Improve Recovery
Andrew Huberman explains the neuroscience and physiology of muscle growth, strength development, and recovery. He covers the three-tier motor...
Dr. Michael Ormsbee: Food Timing, Nutrition & Supplements for Fat Loss, Muscle Growth & Recovery
Dr. Andy Galpin interviews Dr. Michael Ormsbee, a professor of exercise science and nutrition, about the intersection of food timing,...
Build Muscle Size, Strength & Power With Science-Backed Programs
Dr. Andy Galpin explains protocols to build muscle hypertrophy, maximize strength, and develop power for athletic performance, health, and...
Build Muscle Using Blood Flow Restriction (BFR Training for Lifters Over 40) | Ep 239
Philip Pape delivers a comprehensive practical guide to BFR training for lifters, covering everything from equipment selection to programming. He...
Percussive Massage Devices: Muscle Relief in the Palm of Your Hand
Dr. Brian Cole delivers a solo deep dive into the science behind percussive massage devices (massage guns). He covers how these devices work by...
The Science of Muscle Growth, Muscle Strength & BFR with Steven Munatones
Dr. Stephanie Estima interviews Steven Munatones, co-founder of Kaatsu Global, about the original BFR system and its broad applications. Munatones...
TWR 213: The KAATSU Method: How to Build Muscle Easier and Recover Faster with Steven Muñatones
Steven Munatones, CEO of KAATSU Global, joins Amber Shaw to explain how KAATSU blood flow restriction bands work and why they are particularly...
003- Chiropractic Neurophysiology with Dr. Bernadette Murphy
Dr. Dean Smith interviews Dr. Bernadette Murphy, a leading chiropractic neurophysiology researcher at the University of Ontario Institute of...
Blood Flow Restriction and Muscle Gain with Dr JeremyLoenneke
Dr. Mike T. Nelson interviews Dr. Jeremy Loenneke, a leading BFR researcher at the University of Mississippi, about the science and practical...
422 - Build Strength and Muscle Fast with Occlusion Training
Brock Armstrong explains the science and practical application of occlusion (BFR) training, covering three mechanisms that drive its...
AMA #19: Collagen vs. Whey Protein, Creatine, Smelling Salts, Stimulants & More
In this premium AMA episode, Andrew Huberman answers listener questions about protein supplementation, comparing whey protein and collagen/bone...
403: The Optimal Split for Hypertrophy - The Improvement Season
Steve Hall and Mike Sheridan break down how to structure your training split for maximum hypertrophy, covering the trade-offs between full body,...
Maximizing Hypertrophy with Dr. Mike Israetel
Dr. Joey Munoz picks the brain of Dr. Mike Israetel on maximizing muscle growth. Mike breaks down hypertrophy principles into simple, actionable...
Master the Creative Process | Twyla Tharp
Sustainable creativity requires ruthless routine, not inspiration. Build a daily practice anchored by physical movement, collect ideas...
Essentials: Increase Strength & Endurance with Cooling Protocols | Dr. Craig Heller
Cooling your palms between sets can double or triple your workout volume - but ice on the neck does almost nothing for core temperature. The...
How to Increase Your Speed, Mobility & Longevity with Plyometrics & Sprinting | Stuart McMillan
Andrew Huberman sits down with elite sprint coach Stuart McMillan, who has coached over 70 Olympians across nine Olympic Games. McMillan explains...
Build Your Ideal Physique | Dr. Bret Contreras
Build muscle at any age with the right training variables - frequency, volume, and progressive overload matter more than exercise selection. The...
312: Mike Israetel & Kassem Hanson - Periodising For Hypertrophy
Dr. Mike Israetel and coach Kassem Hanson get into the weeds on periodization for hypertrophy, with a heavy focus on deloading strategies and how...
Essentials: Supercharge Exercise Performance & Recovery with Cooling
Andrew Huberman explains how temperature regulation is the most powerful variable for improving physical performance and recovery. He details the...
#099 The Science of Exercise for Cancer | Kerry Courneya, PhD
Exercise reduces risk for 8-10 cancer types, with the strongest protection for colon, breast, and endometrial cancers. Physical activity boosts...
#081 The Anabolic Potential of Omega-3 Fatty Acids | Chris McGlory, PhD
High-dose omega-3s (5g/day) cut muscle loss during immobilization by roughly 50%—but you need 4-6 weeks of preloading before they protect you....
#45 - How Important Is Failure & How Much Does Training Hard Matter? ft. Greg Nuckols
Greg Nuckols breaks down how close to failure you should train for hypertrophy versus strength, recommending most sets stay within 1-2 reps of...
Jill Miller: Increase Flexibility & Relieve Pain with Breathwork & Myofascial Release
Dr. Andy Galpin hosts Jill Miller, a movement and body-work expert, for a deep dive into myofascial release, breathwork, and practical strategies...
The Correct Way to Build Strength, Endurance & Flexibility at Any Age | Pavel Tsatsouline
Pavel Tsatsouline, world-renowned strength and conditioning coach and founder of StrongFirst, joins Andrew Huberman to discuss the most effective...
The Secret Peptides and Underground Compounds Doctors Won’t Talk About : 1413
Dave Asprey sits down with Dylan Gemelli for a wide-ranging conversation about peptides, research chemicals, SARMs, and the gray zone between...
Essentials: How to Build Endurance
Andrew Huberman breaks down the science of endurance into four distinct categories: muscular endurance, long-duration endurance, high-intensity...
How to Exercise & Eat for Optimal Health & Longevity | Dr. Gabrielle Lyon
Andrew Huberman speaks with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, a board-certified physician trained in geriatrics and nutrition, about how skeletal muscle is the...
Interview with Jeff Nippard: On genetic limits, FFMI, training, and nutrition
Jeff Nippard joins Greg Nuckols and Eric Trexler to discuss genetic limits for natural muscle building, including FFMI benchmarks and what...
Protein Masterclass with my PhD Advisor Dr. Donald Layman
Dr. Layne Norton and his PhD advisor Dr. Donald Layman discuss protein science including optimal intake, timing, distribution, and the leucine...
Tools for Nutrition & Fitness | Dr. Layne Norton
Andrew Huberman has a wide-ranging conversation with Dr. Layne Norton, one of the world's foremost experts in nutrition and training, covering...
#089 Why Exercise Intensity Matters for Longevity | CrossFit for Health 2024
Each unit increase in VO2 max adds roughly 45 days to life expectancy. The Norwegian 4x4 protocol (four 4-minute intervals at 95% max heart rate)...
#082 The Science of Vigorous Exercise — Should We Train Hard or Train Long? | Martin Gibala, Ph.D.
About 40% of people don't improve VO2 max from moderate exercise alone—they need intensity. HIIT triggers rapid mitochondrial growth and produces...
#40 - Advanced Training Techniques: Broscience or Legit? ft. Dr. Brad Schoenfeld
Jeff Nippard sits down with hypertrophy researcher Dr. Brad Schoenfeld to explore advanced training techniques, including his controversial...
#37 - Bro Science vs Real Science (New Training Controversies) ft. Dr. Bret Contreras
Jeff Nippard and Dr. Bret Contreras (aka "the Glute Guy") tackle current training controversies where bro science and research collide. Bret...
#35 - How Much Training Volume Do You Need? ft. Dr. Mike Israetel
Jeff Nippard and Dr. Mike Israetel go deep on training volume for hypertrophy, including how Mike's Maximum Recoverable Volume (MRV) framework has...
#078 Resistance training for time efficiency, body composition, and maximum hypertrophy | Brad Schoenfeld, Ph.D.
Lighter weights can build as much muscle as heavy ones if you train close to failure. Get evidence-based protocols for maximizing hypertrophy in...
EP. 32 Building the Best Training Program for Your Goals | PT 1 with Jeff Nippard
Jeff Nippard joins Emily Duncan for a deep dive into science-based program design, covering how to structure training for different goals like...
Optimizing Performance with Renaissance Periodization Founder Dr. Mike Israetel
Dr. Mike Israetel of Renaissance Periodization breaks down the science of training optimization, covering periodization principles, programming...
Episode #385- Why Grip Strength Predicts Death (And Why You Shouldn't Train It)
Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum and Dr. Austin Baraki of Barbell Medicine take a nuanced, contrarian look at grip strength as a health metric. They argue...
Supercharge Exercise Performance & Recovery with Cooling
Andrew Huberman delivers a comprehensive deep dive into the science of palmar cooling and its dramatic effects on exercise performance. He...
Tip Of The Week: Cupping Therapy Benefits
Massage therapist and wellness coach Cayle Alldredge demonstrates cupping therapy as her tip of the week, inspired by a client asking how to...
96 - Science, science, science with Dr. Mike Israetel
Dr. Mike Israetel joins the Barbell Life crew to talk about his academic journey from Michigan to his PhD at East Tennessee State, the importance...
235. How to eat and move for longevity with Gabrielle Lyon
Paul Saladino talks with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, functional medicine practitioner and author of Forever Strong, about how quality nutrition and muscle...
Ep. 99 BFR Training w/ Jeremy Loenneke
‘Dr. Jeremy Loenneke, Associate Professor of Exercise Science at the University of Mississippi, joins the show to break down the science of blood...
Ep 379: Using your body's natural mechanisms to enhance circulation with KAATSU
Steven Munatones, CEO and co-founder of KAATSU Global, explains how KAATSU bands use gentle pneumatic compression to engorge limbs with blood,...
EPI 100: The Benefits Of Blood Flow Restriction Training With Dr. Jeremy Loenneke. Is BFR Training Right For You?
Dr. Jeremy Loenneke discusses the science and practical application of blood flow restriction training for general health and longevity. He...
Why KAATSU Is a Fitness Game Changer - Discussion Between Steven Munatones & Dr. Mercola
Dr. Mercola interviews KAATSU Global co-founder Steven Munatones about why KAATSU is a game-changer for fitness and longevity. Munatones explains...
493 - Do Percussion and Vibration Massagers Really Work?
Brock Armstrong, the Get-Fit Guy, provides a comprehensive review of percussion and vibration massage devices backed by scientific research. He...
Ep. #443: Does Blood Flow Restriction (Occlusion) Training Really Work?
‘Mike Matthews delivers a thorough, evidence-based breakdown of blood flow restriction training, cutting through both the hype and the skepticism....
If Blood Flow Restriction Works Why Aren't You Using It
Carl Lanore interviews Dr. Jim Stray-Gundersen about the science behind blood flow restriction training and the B-Strong elastic BFR system. They...
#021 How Cryotherapy Affects the Brain, the Immune System, Metabolism, and Athletic Performance
Dr. Rhonda Patrick delivers a comprehensive solo deep-dive into the science of cryotherapy, cold water immersion, and their effects on the brain,...
Ep. #237: Research Review: Dr. Mike Zourdos on Blood Flow Restriction Training
‘Dr. Mike Zourdos, assistant professor of exercise science at Florida Atlantic University and co-creator of the MASS research review, breaks down...
002- Demystifying Blood Flow Restriction Training with Dr. Mario Novo
Dr. Mario Novo of The BFR Pros explains the deep mechanisms behind blood flow restriction training, going well beyond basic hypertrophy. He...
Cupping
Physical therapists Josh and Brandon from the Better Faster Podcast provide an evidence-based clinical perspective on cupping therapy. They...
SS 139 - Occlusion Training... Silly or Science?
Grant and Coach Brandon Heavey break down the science behind occlusion training (BFR) in their characteristically humorous style. Brandon explains...
S2 Ep. 46: Everything You Need to Know About Blood Flow Restriction Training, Tips on Injury-Proofing, and a Hint of Financial Fitness with Dr. Zachary Long
Physical therapist Dr. Zachary Long of The Barbell Physio explains the science behind blood flow restriction training, its origins in military...