Does spot reduction work? Will your muscles grow faster if you confuse them? And does fasted cardio burn more fat?
In today’s episode, we look into a new article published in the Strength and Conditioning Journal, and discuss ten popular bodybuilding myths to see which ones can be debunked.
Timestamps:
- 04:15 – Myth 1: Periodization is necessary to maximize muscle growth
- 08:15 – Myth 2: Muscle confusion leads to optimal muscle growth
- 13:30 – Myth 3: Training to failure is required to gain muscle
- 18:30 – Myth 4: Cardio training will significantly harm muscle growth
- 23:45 – Myth 5: Lifting will make women bulky
- 27:45 – Myth 6: Bodybuilders need to follow strict and restrictive diets
- 33:00 – Myth 7: You need to eat every three hours
- 35:45 – Myth 8: You need to consume protein immediately after your workout
- 39:15 – Myth 9: You can target specific areas to lose body fat
- 44:00 – Myth 10: Fasted cardio burns more fat
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This is episode 104 of the podcast. Check out the five previous episodes below:
- Episode 103: The Problem with Exercise for Weight Loss
- Episode 102: Does Intermittent Fasting Boost Fat Loss?
- Episode 101: How Important is Progressive Overload for Muscle Growth?
- Episode 100: Let’s Party Like It’s Episode 100
- Episode 99: The Minimum Effective Dose for Strength Training
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