Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth 2693: The Fastest Gains You'll Ever See (Listener Coaching)
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Sep 26, 2025 Discover how isometrics can lead to rapid strength gains while being safe for all fitness levels. Learn about the surprising risks of being underweight and the importance of maintaining muscle mass for health. The hosts share insights on returning to fitness after injury and the unique benefits of youth sports like lacrosse. Plus, hear about the quirky story of a phantom Ferrari driver and the stress-relief properties of ashwagandha. Get practical tips for gym time management and building a fitness business without social media.
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Isometrics Produce Rapid Strength Gains
- Overcoming isometrics produce the fastest short-term strength gains compared to other contraction types.
- Hypertrophy from isometrics is comparable to traditional reps and transfers to better performance afterward.
Run A Short Isometric Block
- Try a short isometric training block (2–4 weeks) to rapidly boost strength and then resume traditional lifting.
- Expect similar hypertrophy but far greater neural and force improvements in the short term.
Strongmen Used Static Strength Long Ago
- Old-time strongmen used isometrics and feats of static strength as core training methods.
- Eugene Sandow and other early lifters built impressive physiques largely through those static practices.