The Science of Muscle Growth: Mechanical Tension, Hormones, and The Pump with Derrick Van Every | Ep 692

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!

In today's episode, I am joined by Derrick Van Every, a natural pro bodybuilder, coach, and science-based educator. He brings a wealth of firsthand experience and deep knowledge when it comes to building muscle.

We dig into The Science of Muscle Growth: Mechanical Tension, Hormones, and The Pump. Derrick and I break down the myths around “the pump,” soreness, and low vs high rep training, including how to think about long-term progress and realistic expectations.

If you’ve been second-guessing your training or chasing short-term fixes, this conversation will help you cut through the noise and focus on what actually works. Don’t miss out!

Let’s talk about:

• Introduction to Derrick Van Every
• Derrick Van Every
• Training
• Sleep, Training Setup & Equipment Access
• Hypertrophy
• Female Muscle Physiology
• Mechanical Tension and the Pump
• Hormones
• Takeaways from Derrick

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