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Variable Resistance: The Ultimate Muscle Hack – Dr. John Jaquish : 1136
The Human Upgrade with Dave Asprey
Achieving Muscle Growth through Stimulus and Biomechanical Efficiency
Reducing workout frequency but increasing intensity helped in gaining muscle, indicating the importance of proper stimulus for muscle growth. The speaker highlights biomechanical inefficiencies in muscle engagement, affecting muscle development for most individuals. They mention that about 1% of the population with advantageous muscle attachments have greater muscle engagement and development, as seen in elite athletes. By using variable resistance, individuals can trigger muscle growth similar to genetic outliers. Additionally, the speaker discusses how adjusting testosterone levels positively impacted muscle growth by lowering SHBG levels.
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