AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!

#103: How To Maximise 'Natty' Muscle Growth ~Paul Carter

Nov 1, 2019

In this engaging conversation with Paul Carter, a titan in the online bodybuilding community with over 30 years of hands-on experience, listeners discover key insights for maximizing natural muscle growth. Paul debunks common training myths and stresses the importance of balancing cutting and bulking. He shares his journey from powerlifting to wellness, advocating for biomechanics and technique to enhance performance. The discussion also touches on the psychological aspects of strength training and the significance of nutrition for overall health.

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Training to failure is essential for muscle growth, challenging lifters to push beyond their comfort zones for optimal results.

Balancing training frequency and volume, with a focus on hitting muscle groups multiple times a week, is key for natural lifters.

Nutrition plays a critical role in muscle growth, necessitating a well-balanced diet to support training and overall health.

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Maximizing Muscle Gains

The discussion centers on effective strategies for maximizing muscle gains naturally, emphasizing the importance of training to failure during the initial years of lifting. It's argued that many casual lifters do not push themselves to the point of true muscle failure, which is essential to stimulate growth effectively. Paul Carter suggests that staying in a comfort zone limits progress, and encourages new lifters to embrace the discomfort of pushing their limits. He asserts that many natural bodybuilders are misled by volume-based training programs that often yield diminishing returns compared to focused, high-intensity training.

Intro

3min

Navigating Honesty in Written Communication

2min

Mastering Muscle Growth: A Journey Through Training

24min

Mastering Complex Movements in Weightlifting

3min

Mastering Muscle Growth: The Balance of Volume and Overload

26min

Strength Training: Mind and Muscle

21min

Embracing Strength and Nutrition

3min

Navigating Online Presence and Upcoming Carb Cycling Insights

2min

Reflections and Upcoming Innovations in Self-Optimization

2min

Interview with Paul Carter- the straight talking, seriously knowledgable and impactful leader in the online bodybuilding community.

An awesome conversation for the normal guy or gal to naturally maximise their muscle building results in the gym. A MUST LISTEN episode. Be prepared to be challenged...

Paul is a resident writer for T-Nation, with 5+ years of world class writing under his belt, including several books and pieces for M&F and Flex. Paul has been training with intent for 30+ years, has powerlifted for a decade, and has developed both an enviable bodybuilding knowledge-base and physique.

What Paul Carter doesn’t know about the gym and developing your physique… isn’t worth knowing. Most interestingly, he’s committed to a life of Wellness AND developing Size for the last four years, and describes this change as a massive paradigm shift for himself.

This is a great episode, as Steve gets SCHOOLED… several times throughout the chat. You need these conversations. To test you understanding of the world, and a willingness to change your view or beliefs if someone gives you great reasons to. That’s what Paul did today,

I (Steve) am incredibly grateful for Paul’s care to call BS on some ideas I’ve been exploring, as well as some of my recent decisions. Muscle building is very nuanced and individual, but some things are too compelling to not pay closer attention to.

This is a cracker! Enjoy… and #BeYourBest

Full Show Notes of what we discussed - https://adapnation.io/103-paul-carter-natty-gains

Where to find PAUL CARTER and his work: ▪︎ Instagram - @liftrunbang ▪︎ Paul’s T-Nation Articles - 230+ Articles ▪︎ Blog Website - http://www.lift-run-bang.com ▪︎ His Books - http://www.lift-run-bang.com/p/super-soldier-protocol.html Third Party References within Podcast: ▪︎ John Meadows ▪︎ Ben Pakulski ▪︎ Dorian Yates ▪︎ Ronnie Coleman ▪︎ Jordan Peters ▪︎ Dave Tate ▪︎ Jay Cutler ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If you like this and other AdapNation episodes, please don't forget to subscribe to the channel, as well as leaving a 5 star review and letting friends and family know of this Podcast on Social Media. AdapNation Useful Links: ■ #HyperWorkouts - Expertly written Gym Workout Plans, with video guides, print-outs & HeavySet import ■ Steve’s Body & Mind Progress Journals - Follow Steve’s real-world progress, following all the principles within the Podcasts ■ Social - Instagram & Facebook ■ AdapNation Butler - An Online Personal Assistant that can inspire easy and tasty Home-cooking ■ AdapNation Food Diary - 100’s of Tasty Healthy Meal Ideas, that are focussed on helping you thrive

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AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!

#103: How To Maximise 'Natty' Muscle Growth ~Paul Carter

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