Building Muscle With Dr. Muscle's AI: The Science Behind The App (And The Secret To Building Muscle)
How I found the "secret" to building muscle—plus, the science behind the app's autopilot
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 499 posts
Deload: How To Break Your Plateau And Start Building Muscle Again
Find out what you should do when your 1RM goes down to break your plateau, recover, and start building strength and muscle again. Summary Cut sets 50%. Cut weights 10%. Slowly work back up. With Dr. Muscle, you’ll do that automatically. Highlights * In a study, Ogasawara et al. (2013)
New Website
We've updated our website with: * New video demo * Screenshots * Customer reviews And more! Check out our new website for more information about Dr. Muscle.
Between Sets: How Long Should You Rest To Build Muscle Faster?
Find out how much time you should rest between sets when you lift weights to build muscle faster. Summary How long you should rest depends on what you’re training. For hypertrophy, rest at least 2 minutes between sets. For strength, rest at least 3 minutes. Science highlights * “When training
New timer
We've just added a timer! Time your rest between sets with: * Sound * Vibrate * Autostart (when you tap to "Save" a set)
New onboarding, self-test (choose your workout plan), and more!
We're proud to announce a new update to Dr. Muscle! Featuring: * New onboarding * New self-test (choose your workout plan) * Log in with Facebook * Improved recommendations for reps * Improved recommendations for weights * Weights recommended in 1 kg / 2.5 lbs increments
Workout plans now available inside Dr. Muscle!
This is a big update. Just released on Google Play and the App Store... * Workouts! Choose from our 6 workout plans (home, gym, 3-day, and 4-day/week) * Create your own workouts (add exercises from your list and order them as you please) * User interface: workouts and exercises are now shown
3-Point Checklist For Updating Your Muscle Building Workout Plan
You've been working out to build muscle for a while. You used to gain muscle and strength quickly. But now, your gains have slowed down or stopped. If that's you, consider our new 3-point checklist for updating your muscle building workout plan.
Update To Password Recovery
* Recover your password from inside the app * Fixed memory a bug that caused the app to crash after prolonged use on Android
Training Reference: 3 Evidence-Based Training Strategies That Help You Build Muscle Faster
If you want to build muscle faster, then you should try these 3 evidence-based training strategies: 1. Use “Daily Undulating Periodization” And Change Reps Every Workout To Build Strength And Muscle Faster 2. Finish Strong With A “Plus Set” To Find Out How Much Heavier You Should Lift To Keep