Modern Wisdom #744 - Dr Mike Israetel - Exercise Scientist’s Masterclass On Building Muscle
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Feb 12, 2024 
Dr. Mike Israetel, an exercise science professor and co-founder of Renaissance Periodization, shares his expertise on muscle building. He reveals common pitfalls in training and highlights scientifically proven strategies for effective muscle growth. Listeners gain insights into optimal exercise selections, rep ranges, and the importance of warm-ups. Mike discusses how to maintain motivation in the gym and the significance of the stimulus-to-fatigue ratio. His humorous approach makes the science of muscle growth both entertaining and enlightening.
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Consistency is Key
- Prioritize consistency in your workout routine for muscle growth.
- Even a suboptimal plan, done consistently, yields better results than sporadic optimal training.
Exercise Selection
- Choose exercises that effectively target the muscle group you want to grow.
- Focus on exercises where you feel tension, burn, and pump in the target muscle.
Stimulus to Fatigue Ratio
- Consider the stimulus to fatigue ratio (SFR) when choosing exercises.
- Prioritize exercises that provide high stimulus for less fatigue.