

#40 - Jeremy Ethier - 10 Popular Fitness Myths Debunked By Science
Jul 5, 2023
Jeremy Ethier, the brains behind built with science, discusses debunking popular fitness myths in this episode. Topics include building muscle & losing fat, spot reducing fat, fasted cardio, muscle soreness, compound exercises, testosterone boosting exercises, sets per week for muscle growth, heavy vs light weights, free weights vs machines, targeting different parts of a muscle, training to failure myth, and understanding muscle activation.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
Body Recomposition: Building Muscle and Losing Fat Simultaneously
05:24 • 14min
Intelligently Incorporating Variety into Your Fitness Routine
19:12 • 3min
Importance of Incorporating Isolation Exercises
22:02 • 8min
Optimal Amount of Sets for Muscle Building
30:02 • 3min
Finding the Balance: High Intensity vs. Extreme Volume Training
33:12 • 20min
Understanding Muscle Activation and Training to Failure
52:51 • 14min