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 a new study on it to kick us off!
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This is episode 114 of the podcast. Check out the five previous episodes below:
- Episode 113: Pros & Cons of Starting Strength
- Episode 112: How Bad Is Alcohol for Your Gains?
- Episode 111: Protein Myths & Truths
- Episode 110: How Good Are 30-Rep Sets for Muscle & Strength?
- Episode 109: How to Get Big Arms
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