Masterclass on Muscle Building | Dean Turner | Ep 516

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Oct 14, 2024

In this discussion, Dean Turner, a personal trainer and muscle-building expert, dives into effective strategies for enhancing your health and strength. He tackles the significance of muscle for longevity and fighting age-related muscle loss, or sarcopenia. Listeners gain insight into workout programming, proper form, and nutrition. Dean also clears up myths around muscle growth while emphasizing the importance of consistency and recovery. Practical tips make this a must-listen for anyone eager to refine their fitness journey.

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Learning Proper Form

Watch short YouTube videos to learn proper form for specific exercises.
Film yourself to compare your technique and identify areas for improvement.

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Rep Cadence

Lower weight (eccentric phase) with controlled speed (2-3 seconds).
Lift weight (concentric phase) explosively but controlled; slowdown should be involuntary.

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Rest Times

Rest for at least 2-3 minutes, preferably 3+ minutes between sets.
Longer rest periods optimize subsequent set performance.

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In this episode: building muscle for health, sacropenia, consistency and proper form, routines, and recovery.

This episode is a deep dive into muscle-building strategies, with actionable advice for beginners and experienced fitness enthusiasts alike. Brad and Dean Turner share practical tips on workout programming, nutrition, and recovery, making it a perfect masterclass for anyone looking to improve their health and strength.

Dean Turner:

Website: deanturnertraining.com
Twitter: @DeanTTraining

🔑 Key Themes Discussed:

The importance of building muscle for health, longevity, and independence in later life
Overcoming age-related muscle loss (sarcopenia) through resistance training
Simplifying muscle-building techniques for beginners and experienced individuals
The role of proper form, progressive overload, and consistency in muscle growth
Common misconceptions about muscle growth and the science behind it
Customizing workout routines based on individual schedules and goals
The importance of recovery, rest, and nutrition in maximizing gains
Practical advice on workout programming and exercise selection

🕒 Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction: The Importance of Muscle Building
02:00 – Age-Related Muscle Loss and Why Muscle Matters
06:00 – Customizing Workouts: 3-Day vs. 5-Day Programs
09:00 – Exercise Selection: Upper/Lower Body, Push/Pull
13:00 – How Muscle Growth Actually Works: The Science Explained
18:00 – Importance of Progressive Overload and Rep Ranges
22:00 – Common Workout Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
27:00 – Listener Questions: Setting Goals for Muscle Growth
33:00 – Understanding Rest Times and Recovery
40:00 – Importance of Nutrition: Protein and Macronutrients
45:00 – Creating a Sustainable Workout Routine
51:00 – Final Tips: Staying Consistent and Tracking Progress

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