Ep 237 - Maximising Muscle Building & Peak Week with Dr. Scott Stevenson

On this episode of RNT Fitness Radio, I’m pleased to welcome back Dr Scott Stevenson, as go deep into muscle building and bodybuilding - discussing topics such as how to use pauses, how to maximise tension for growth, the difference between beginners, intermediates and advanced, meditative effects of bodybuilding, peak week and what it takes to execute a death set that has you talking to God at the end. Scott is a wealth of knowledge, and we could have spent hours talking about the intricacies of bodybuilding. If you’re ready to take your physique to the next level, this one is going to be a big one for you!    “If you address and connect with things, then you get a higher quality experience.” - Scott Stevenson Timestamps:   00:00 - Intro 00:15 – The best thing about muscle building 03:13 – There’s no shame in higher volume training. 07:10 – Psychology and Physiology of training  12:39 – Experiences that anger your perception of things 19:38 – True failure point 24:03 – Tricks of setting higher goals 31:20 – False motivations and motivational boosts 43:33 – Being your own coach 50:10 – Bypassing higher quality life experience 55:38 – Mental process and Meditation  01:03:10 – Dieting  01:10:20 – Understanding range of loads 01:25:30 – Individual growth difference 01.32:08 – Mind and muscle connection 01:40:20 – The ultimate peak week 01:46:25 – Performance enhancer 01:52:40 – Redefining the strategies 01:56:45 – Caveat for practicing peak week  02:01:30 – Effects of insulin in muscle growth 02:09:55 – Hydration and unloading practices 02:21:45 – Wrap Up   Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to “RNT Fitness Radio” and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts:      Apple Podcasts   Stitcher iHeart Radio Spotify    For any podcast suggestions, or if you’d like to get in touch, please do so on podcast@rntfitness.com here. We’d love to hear from you!      If you’re in the UK, and you use supplements, I’d highly recommend checking out Reflex Nutrition, where they’re giving you up to 40% on all their range if you use the code PTRNT at checkout. I’ve been using Reflex for nearly a decade, with their Micro Whey being one of my favourite whey proteins. It’s grass fed, hormone free, and digests so well compared to most on the market. Check out their full supplement range, including all your transformation basics and plant based alternatives, on https://reflexnutrition.com/ and use PTRNT at checkout for up to 40% off.      Resources:   Take the Transformation Quiz Our Book: Transform Your Body, Transform Your Life   Follow RNT Fitness:    Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Email   Follow Akash:   Facebook Instagram LinkedIn  

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