Philip Wildenstam 
If you’re doing nine sets for a muscle every week, does it matter whether you cram them into one workout or spread them across three? In today’s episode, we discuss a new study that tested exactly that in experienced lifters. Both groups performed the same exercises and the same number of weekly sets, but spreading … Read more
Can intermittent fasting help you build muscle without gaining too much fat? In today’s episode, we review a new 12-week study comparing lifters who bulked with an eight-hour eating window to lifters who could eat whenever they wanted. But the most interesting result might have very little to do with time-restricted eating. One group ended … Read more
If you add muscle mass to your pecs, will that mean you’ll also be able to lift more weight in the bench press? In today’s episode, we look at a new study of Paralympic bench pressers that measured their pecs, triceps, and arm length, and then compared these variables with their performance at the Brazilian … Read more
If you train your legs hard, could they steal gains from your upper body? In today’s episode, we discuss a new study that put the idea of muscles competing for growth to the test by having one group train only their biceps and another train both their biceps and quads. Did adding all that leg … Read more
How many calories does your body actually need to build muscle? In today’s episode, we discuss a new paper that attempts to calculate the energy cost of building a kilogram of muscle, from the energy stored in the new tissue to the surprisingly high cost of actually constructing it. We also talk about the ramifications … Read more
Are squats and deadlifts bad exercise choices once you’ve turned 50, and would it be better to replace them with similar but easier lifts? In today’s mailbag episode, we discuss whether your exercise selection really needs to change as you get older, and what actually matters when choosing exercises for long-term strength and muscle growth. … Read more
Let’s dive into a fascinating new study on one of strength training’s biggest questions: how much of your early strength gains come from bigger muscles, and how much comes from your nervous system (muscular adaptations)? The results are surprising and have important implications, whether your goal is strength, muscle growth, or both. We also answer … Read more
In today’s episode, we debate ten strength and fitness-related topics that science can’t settle for us! How important are deloads really? Does exercise order matter a lot or a little? And will compound lifts really give you the best bang for your buck? See the timestamps below for all topics. And please tell us what … Read more
No matter if you’re an active athlete or you just enjoy living an active life, injuries are something you want to stay clear of. But are injuries a given part of both training and life, or can you train in a way that greatly reduces your injury risk? In today’s episode, we discuss a new … Read more
How does fasting affect your workouts? Do you still have the same strength, power, and endurance as when you are well-fed and hydrated? That’s what a new study sought to investigate, which we’re discussing today! With the player above, you can listen to the episode directly here in your browser. You can download the episode … Read more