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Rest-Pause Set for Hypertrophy: Benefits, Examples & More
A practical, science-based guide to building muscle faster with rest-pause sets, a technique used by the only bodybuilder to ever beat Arnold Schwarzenegger at the Mr. Olympia
Update 889: Dr. Muscle now tells you how to warm up to boost your power and strength performance
We’ve just released warm-up sets! In a systematic review, McCrary et al. (2015) found “strong research-based evidence” that “warm-ups enhance power and strength performance.” In a meta-analysis, Fradkin et al. (2010) found that “Warm-up was shown to improve performance in 79% of the criterions examined.” So, you should warm
Podcast: Effective Reps & Strategies for Hypertrophy
I was on the Sigma Nutrition podcast with Danny Lennon (truly one of my favourites podcasts). We discussed effective reps and strategies for hypertrophy. As always, Danny asked great questions. He surprised me a bit, and we jumped into the juicy stuff right away. Highly recommended if you’re into
Podcast: The Science of Effective Reps and Rest-Pause Sets
Steve Hall of Revive Stronger just published a new podcast with me. Steve is a class act, and it was a pleasure to be on to discuss the science of effective reps and rest-pause sets: The Science of Effective Reps and Rest-pause Sets I wrote about the science of effective
Transform your body and your life forever
Let me tell you a story: In 2008, I got an email one night. It read: “Hi Carl. I’ve done a lot of research and I’d like you to be my trainer. I’m 44 and I’m obese (252 lbs). I can’t live like that anymore.
Effective Reps: Are All Reps Created Equal For Muscle Hypertrophy?
Are all repetitions (reps) created equal for muscle hypertrophy? Or are some reps more effective than others at building muscle? I’ve been thinking about this concept of “effective reps” for some time, and I’m delighted to announce that Alan Aragon just published my first paper on the topic.
Podcast: Simple Periodization For Muscle Hypertrophy
Absolutely stoked to have been featured on Juma Iraki ’s podcast. I’ve been a fan from day 1 and now I’ve been on myself! Topic was Simple Periodization For Muscle Hypertrophy. Juma is a class act and a true leader in educating people about exercise and science. If
How To Build Muscle In Your 60s And 70s
Can you still build muscle in your 60s? John (a customer) was struggling. Steve (another customer aged 74) offered the following tips. I’m reposting them here with his permission. Hi, Sorry you are experiencing difficulty via implementing the Dr. Muscle program. Carl’s findings and programs are very valid
Update 877: Your Program Now Levels Up With You, Adding New Exercises As You Become More Experienced, Bigger, And Stronger
It is said that Milo of Croton gained enormous strength by lifting and carrying a newborn calf daily as it grew to a mature bull. Now you can do almost the same thing: with this update, your program will level up automatically as you do it. You’ll also always
Bodybuilding Videos: Do You Watch Them?
Do you watch bodybuilding videos? To me, they’re like a guilty pleasure. Zero learning, tons of entertainment. One of my favourite channel is Nick’s Strength and Power. Take this new video on Jay Cutler for example: I like Nick’s tone. His bodybuilding videos have no hype and