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Dr. Carl Juneau, PhD

A University of Montréal, London, and Harvard alum, Dr. Juneau is a former trainer for the Canadian Forces with a PhD in Public Health/Epidemiology.

Wrote 2350 posts
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Mike Mentzer High-Intensity Training: Build Muscle Faster [Expert Guide]

How Mike Mentzer’s high-intensity training helps you gain more muscle in less time

How to build muscle 16 min read

Big checkmark on workout done

Full release notes (version 2.9.2897) * Added: Big checkmark on workout done * Improved: Workout recommendations * Fixed: Conflicting rest / train recommendations * Fixed: Subscription unrecognized in rare cases * Fixed: New record email sent at incorrect times * Fixed: Freeze on copy meal plan day * Fixed: Negative 1RM progress in rare cases * Fixed:

App updates 1 min read

5 Ways to Break Through A Fat Loss Plateau [Expert Guide]

Why weight loss plateaus happen and what to do to resume fat loss

Fat Loss 16 min read

The Race Car Theory of Hypertrophy: A Framework for Muscle Growth

Your blueprint for optimizing muscle growth with science

How to build muscle 7 min read

Meal plan recipes

Full release notes (version 2.9.2886) * Added: Meal plan recipes * Added: Adaptive meal plans (50 kcal) * Improved: Design of popups for creating exercises and workouts * Fixed: Weight reverts to previous during workouts in rare cases * Fixed: Design of chat cards and app icon * Fixed: Design of Timer settings page

App updates 1 min read

Protein Shakes vs Real Food: A Science-Backed Comparison

Unpacking myths around protein shakes vs real food and what you really need to grow muscle

Nutrition 16 min read

Better AI analysis during account creation

Full release notes (version 2881) * Added: Share AI analysis during account creation * Added: "Loading..." on startup * Added: Check animation after workouts done * Improved: AI analysis during account creation * Improved: Top nav bar during workouts * Fixed: Better error logging (Sentry) * Fixed: Invalid subscriptions in rare cases * Fixed: Duplicate upcoming

App updates 1 min read

Stretch-Mediated Hypertrophy: Expert Guide to Faster Growth

Stretch-mediated hypertrophy explained: What it is and how to use it for bigger gains

How to build muscle 19 min read

Improved workout interface and flow

Full release notes (version 2861) * Added: Meal planning tips while new meal plans are loading * Improved: Timer font size * Improved: Weight progress overlay design * Improved: Workout interface and flow * Improved: Workout summary flow * Fixed: Cannot search in exercise lists * Fixed: Exercise names are cut in exercise lists * Fixed: 16 crashes

App updates 1 min read

Best Trap Exercises for a Sculpted Back

The trapezius muscle, commonly referred to as the traps, is a large muscle group that spans the upper back and neck. It plays a crucial role in various movements of the shoulders and head, contributing to both posture and upper body strength. The traps are divided into three distinct sections:

Hypertrophy Training 6 min read