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Do you need to lift heavy to build muscle?
While some claim you have to lift heavy weights to build muscle mass, you'll maximize hypertrophy when you take sets of 5-30 reps to failure.
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How to tell if you’re gaining muscle: 7 superhero strategies 🦸♂️
Beginners can add anywhere from 10-20lbs of muscle in their first year of training. Those who come in near the higher end of that range will have great genetics, and be doing a lot of things right.
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Why low testosterone levels make you struggle to build muscle 😣
Broadly speaking, if your total testosterone is below 400ng/dL, you might be experiencing some detrimental effects that could be improved by boosting those levels. It’s unlikely (though not impossible) that you’d have issues if your levels are above 500ng/dL.
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Muscle building fundamentals: 12 critical elements of hypertrophy 💪
From mechanical tension to progressive overload, I walk you through the 12 fundamental principles of building muscle.
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Why 6 hours of sleep isn’t enough to build muscle. (The truth).
Can you gain muscle with just six hours of sleep? Will you hinder your progress if you make it a habit?