RP Strength Podcast Overrated // Underrated with Dr. Mike
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Jul 29, 2024 
Dr. Mike, a fitness and nutrition expert, dives into the nuances of muscle growth indicators. He discusses the myth around soreness being a crucial sign of progress and critiques the reliance on the 'pump' effect. The conversation also touches on the risks of using steroids without proper training and the often-overrated nature of intra-workout nutrition. With humor, he shares thoughts on cheat meals and advocates for Asian cuisine while contrasting the dedication of sports fans with fitness enthusiasts.
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Soreness as a Training Indicator
- Soreness can indicate if you're training effectively by helping gauge stimulus and recovery.
- Avoid extremes: no soreness might mean too little stimulus, excessive soreness might hinder recovery.
Soreness and Muscle Growth
- If experiencing good gains, don't fixate on soreness, but if gains are lacking, consider soreness.
- For optimal gains, aim for soreness or tiredness in muscles, especially those not showing growth.
Soreness and Hypertrophy Correlation
- Many training elements linked to hypertrophy also increase soreness (e.g., eccentric control, time under tension).
- While not perfectly correlated, this pattern suggests soreness has some relevance for muscle growth.