Philip Wildenstam 
If you focus on feeling your muscles work while lifting, can you increase their activity and grow them faster? In bodybuilding, this concept is known as the mind-muscle connection. But is it real, and – even if it is – should you care? The mind-muscle connection is the topic of today’s episode, and we have … Read more
Starting Strength is probably the most famous strength training program in the world, and a huge reason that barbell lifting took off 15-20 years ago. But is it really a good program for beginners in the gym? And which claims by Mark Rippetoe in the Starting Strength book have aged badly? How would we improve … Read more
Most of us already know that alcohol can have bad consequences for our health, but how much will a couple of drinks after a workout affect our bodies’ ability to recover and build new muscle mass? And what about binge drinking? That’s what we’re here to find out, and in this episode, we dive headfirst … Read more
Can you slow your aging by eating a low-protein diet? Is protein really more satiating than fat and carbs? And does an upper level of safe protein intake exist? In this episode, we discuss the evidence behind eight common protein claims, aided by a new article published in Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, … Read more
If you’re training with weights close to your max versus weights that you can lift 30, 40, 50, or even 60 times, what difference does it make? In today’s episode, we’re looking at a study that examined exactly this. And even though we were a bit underwhelmed by the study design, it led to a … Read more
How do you get big arms? In this episode, we go over the exercises, the programs, and the muscles important for developing your biceps and triceps into big guns. To help guide us, we asked for your questions on the topic of arm training – and you guys and gals delivered once again! In total, we … Read more
How do you lose fat without losing muscle? In today’s episode, we go over and rank the most important factors for achieving this holy grail, and present you with our step-by-step guide to help you focus on what truly matters. After that, we answer a bunch of your questions on the topic of fat loss … Read more
The mean age for menopause is 50, but some women enter perimenopause at 40 or even earlier. What do the hormonal changes of menopause mean for your strength training results, muscle mass, body fat levels, and quality of life? In this episode, we discuss a major new study comparing strength training outcomes before and after … Read more
How do you combine Brazilian jiu-jitsu with strength training? What does the ultimate back workout look like? And how much do we bench, bro? We’re back with another mailbag, thanks to you sending us so many great questions a week ago! See the timestamps below for all questions. Timestamps: With the player above, you can … Read more
How do you get back from injuries? Balance your strength training with a competitive sport? And what is the optimal rest time between sets? We asked for questions, and as always, you guys and gals delivered! Lots of fun stuff to talk about this week. In fact, we got so many good questions that we’ll … Read more