Wits & Weights | Fat Loss, Nutrition, & Strength Training for Lifters Can You Build Size AND Strength?
Can you train for both muscle size and strength at the same time, or do you have to choose one?
In this bonus from the Facebook Group Monthly Q&A, I answer Mike's question about powerbuilding and whether it's possible to optimize for both goals simultaneously.
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Resources Mentioned:
- Episode: Strength vs. Hypertrophy (The 65% Threshold for Lifters Chasing PRs vs. Muscle Size) | Ep 297
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