Best Musclegrowth Podcasts (2024)

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How Long Can You Be in a Caloric Deficit? Mailbag! 38:33

3d ago38:33

38:33

In the last episode, we established that you can build more muscle mass while losing fat—even if you’re not a beginner in the gym. Let’s follow that up with a bunch of great questions on the same topic, sent in by our fantastic listeners! Timestamps: 05:50 – Question 1: I'm trying to be in a caloric deficit to lose body fat and lower my body fat pe…

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Build Muscle While Losing Fat! 31:14

4d ago31:14

31:14

We’ve already done three episodes on fat loss (see episodes 20, 21, and 22). Now it’s time to tackle the holy grail: How to build more muscle mass while still losing fat! Most know that this is quite easy for overweight beginners. But what about the rest of us? Can it even be done without cycles of bulking and cutting? Let’s discuss it! To help gui…

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How Often Should You Change Exercises? 37:05

10d ago37:05

37:05

Do you gain more muscle and strength when you change your exercises regularly, or can you keep doing the same ones all the time? That’s the topic for today, and to kick the discussion off we have a fun new study on this subject! The researchers wanted to see if varying exercises (for the same muscle group) are superior to just doing the same exerci…

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Mailbag: Your Best Questions on Arm Training! 46:55

23d ago46:55

46:55

It’s time to wrap up the mini-series on training for bigger arms, with your best questions on how to succeed. Should you, for instance, train your arms daily for better gains? And how do you train if one of your arms is in a cast because it’s broken? You guys had so many good questions today! See the timestamps below. And don’t miss the last one, w…

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How to Train for Thicc Triceps 30:10

1M ago30:10

30:10

The triceps are one of the biggest muscles in the upper body, and for big-looking arms, they are more important than your biceps—making up around two-thirds of the muscular volume in your upper arms! Training the triceps is not as straightforward as training the biceps, and if you want big, strong triceps, you’ll need to know the tricks of the trad…

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How to Build Big Biceps 42:55

1M ago42:55

42:55

Here we have it, every man’s (and quite a few women’s) biggest dream: bigger biceps! Is it enough to only do pull-ups and rowing exercises for maximum bicep growth, or should you add direct bicep work too? After a short anatomy lesson, we present you with everything you need to know about building big, juicy upper arms, including exercise selection…

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Is Your Physique Balanced Enough? Listener Questions! 44:55

1M ago44:55

44:55

Wow, you guys and gals really sent in a bunch of great listener questions today. Thank you for making this podcast both informative and fun! How about talking about the concept of progressive overload for older lifters? Or about the often-claimed importance of having a balanced physique to avoid injuries? See the timestamps below for all listener q…

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The Most Overhyped Fitness Supplements 29:30

2M ago29:30

29:30

Last episode covered the three best fitness supplements to spend your money on, and three that might be worth it under special circumstances. We flip the coin today, talking about the most overhyped supplements for strength and fitness. Either because they have been shown to not live up to the claims of the supplement companies or because they can’…

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The Best Supplements for Your Fitness Goals 48:22

2M ago48:22

48:22

Which supplements are worth your money, and which are not? In this episode, we’ll examine what the science actually says about fitness and strength-related supplements, to give you our list of the best ones. When all is said and done, not many supplements remain that are worthy of your money—the opposite of what supplement companies want you to hea…

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How to Lose Fat – Crash Diets 26:15

2M ago26:15

26:15

In the final episode of our trilogy on fat loss, we discuss crash dieting. Crash diets—also known as very-low-calorie diets and semistarvation diets—are very popular, and we’re here to tell you exactly how stupid it is to go on one and expect sustainable results. Especially if you care about your muscle mass, which we do believe most of our listene…

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How to Lose Fat – Your Best Questions 38:20

3M ago38:20

38:20

In part 1, we covered the basics of fat loss. Today, we continue this miniseries on training and eating to lose fat by answering your best questions on the topic. Is starvation mode real? How do you deal with the lack of energy on a caloric deficit? Is it a myth that strength training burns fat? How do you avoid regaining all the weight you’ve lost…

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How to Lose Fat – The Basics 37:55

3M ago37:55

37:55

Losing fat is the most common fitness goal for both men and women. It’s most commonly expressed as wanting to lose weight, but it’s fat we want to lose – not our hard-earned, important, beautiful, and sexy muscle mass! In this episode, we teach you the basics about eating and training to lose fat. Should you count calories? What should you eat? How…

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Let’s Build Great Thighs! 25:46

3M ago25:46

25:46

For optimal quad growth, it’s probably not enough to just train squats, leg presses, or similar exercises. This has been bro science for decades, and today we will discuss a new study that confirms this. The study had the participants train the leg press with one of their legs, and leg extensions with the other one. And the results of muscle growth…

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How Many Weekly Sets for Strength and Muscle Mass? 41:07

4M ago41:07

41:07

Training volume is a never-ending topic of debate. How many reps should you do when you want to become bigger and stronger? How many working sets? We focused on reps in episode 5, so today it’s time to focus on our favorite way to measure training volume: the number of working sets you train at or close to failure for any given lift or muscle group…

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10 Tips to Increase Your Bench Press 43:42

5M ago43:42

43:42

There’s been much ado about bench press in this podcast. In episode 6, we talked about the mistakes you should avoid if you want to become a great bench presser. But that episode focused on the negatives, and today we feel much more positive. What are the best practices of training the bench press, that you should implement immediately in your own …

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We Answer Eleven Great Questions on Strength & Health 1:05:23

6M ago1:05:23

1:05:23

You asked, we answered. And what an amazing bunch of questions you sent in! Thank you for both listening and contributing to the podcast. The timestamps for all questions are listed below. We’ll discuss yoga, sleeping positions, high-rep training for squats and deadlifts, rest days, and more! Timestamps: 04:30 – Question 1: Do you think the sleepin…

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Lift as Fast as Possible for Better Strength Gains 26:23

6M ago26:23

26:23

How much does the lifting tempo you use in the gym matter? Well, a lot, at least according to a new meta-analysis that lays the foundation for today’s episode. The study showed that lifting weights intentionally slowly leads to slower strength gains, while lifting them as fast as possible leads to faster ones. But what about injury risk? The eccent…

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Protein for Muscle Growth: All You Need to Know! 38:12

6M ago38:12

38:12

Strength training and enough protein are the keys to stimulating muscle growth. Recovery and sleep matter, too, of course, and we’ll cover those subjects in future episodes. But today we’re talking about protein, buddy. Because everybody loves protein. How much protein should you eat daily for muscle growth? Does the amount change if you’re also tr…

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The Quick Guide to Training for Muscle Growth 30:50

7M ago30:50

30:50

If your goal in the gym is to train for muscle growth, you just need to know the basics and a few core principles. In this episode of The Strength Log, we'll break it down for you: How fast can you gain muscle mass? What causes your muscles to grow? How often should you train a muscle group? How many weekly sets should you hit your muscle groups wi…

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Make Compound Exercises Your Bread and Butter 29:05

7M ago29:05

29:05

Compound exercises are the closest thing you’ll ever come to a shortcut in your strength training. These lifts will not only work a single muscle group; instead hitting several at once, saving you time. Compound lifts will enable you to train all major muscle groups quickly and with fewer exercises, compared to working each muscle separately with i…

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Become Great at Squats by Fixing These Mistakes 50:06

7M ago50:06

50:06

Which squat mistakes are actually holding you back from becoming a world-class squatter? Or even a decent one? They might not be the ones you think (clickbait!), and in this episode of The Strength Log podcast, our mission is to make you less afraid of the stuff random squat gurus on the World Wide Web tell you that you must fix before you’re allow…

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Answering Your Best Questions on Strength Training 35:05

7M ago35:05

35:05

We made it to ten episodes! That’s worth a small celebration, don’t you think? That’s why this episode is fully dedicated to answering questions from our listeners. From the ones you sent in, we picked eighth. See the timestamps below! Timestamps: 02:50 – Question 1: What rep ranges do you prefer when strength and muscle mass are the priorities? 06…

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Machines or Free Weights, When Does Your Choice Matter? 42:46

7M ago42:46

42:46

Free weights are the superior choice at the gym, says many people. Barbells, dumbbells, kettlebells, and such are much more natural and functional! Don’t waste your time sucking up to the machines! But wait! Don’t use free weights, you’ll hurt yourself! Use machines instead, they are much safer and more efficient for building your muscles and stren…

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Are These Deadlift Mistakes Holding You Back? 38:22

8M ago38:22

38:22

What are the most common deadlift mistakes? In today’s episode, we’ve compiled the deadlift mistakes we believe are holding people back, but are also easily correctable. If you want to improve your deadlift instantly, correcting these mistakes will be the closest you’ll come to a quick fix. We also discuss injury prevention and equipment like shoes…

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How Often Should You Take Your Sets to Fail? 45:45

8M ago45:45

45:45

Do you build more muscle mass when you train to failure, versus stopping a few reps short? In today's episode, we discuss a new study that examined this. Then we’ll zoom out and debate a lot of different scenarios, to give you a better understanding of when it might matter more if you train to fail, and when it might matter less. Two common definit…

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For a Bigger Bench Press, Don’t Make These 10 Mistakes 35:43

9M ago35:43

35:43

The bench press is not only the world’s most popular barbell lift, it’s also a technical lift that many people will struggle with for years before figuring it out. So, what are the most common bench press mistakes you should avoid to improve faster? If you google ”common bench press mistakes”, you’ll find many articles trying to serve up one-size-f…

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Reps vs Weight – Which Is Key to Becoming Stronger? 33:39

9M ago33:39

33:39

The most important principle in strength training is progressive overload, i.e. to continuously lift more than you have before. In one way or the other. But does it matter if you progress by increasing the weight you lift or the number or reps you do? In episode 5 of The Strength Log, we're discussing a new study that examined this, and give our op…

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Shut Up and Squat! But Should You Front or Back Squat? 29:55

9M ago29:55

29:55

The squat is the most important lift in the toolbox for anyone looking to build stronger and bigger legs. If you squat with a barbell, you basically have two options: putting the barbell on your upper back, or putting it on your front deltoids, i.e. in front of your throat. So how does the front squat and back squat differ in terms of muscle growth…

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Do You Even Lift? 36:29

9M ago36:29

36:29

This is episode 3 of The Strength Log, and it’s time for a proper introduction. Who are we – your hosts – and how did we end up in your ears? And … Do we even lift? Since the answer obviously is yes, we’ll expand the question into ”Why?”. Your strength training journey will hopefully continue through the rest of your life. But for it to do so, you’…

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Will Creatine Also Make You Smarter, Not Only Stronger? 25:28

9M ago25:28

25:28

Creatine is the one legal supplement to rule them all. At least if you’re looking to become stronger and build more muscle mass. The supplement has been studied for decades by now, in thousands of trials. And the positive effects are very well documented, along with its safety for human consumption. Creatine improves strength, strength endurance, m…

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Great News! Everyone Was Wrong about Protein Timing 24:38

10M ago24:38

24:38

Welcome to The Strength Log, a podcast about strength training, nutrition, health and fitness. Your hosts, Daniel Richter and Philip Wildenstam, are two Swedish gym rats and science nerds, with decades of experience of helping people reach their fitness goals. In this premiere episode, we’ll jump straight into a new study that finally shows us that…

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Dr. Natalia Petrzela - Fit Nation 59:14

1+ y ago59:14

59:14

Do you realize that once-upon-a-time, carrying a few extra pounds of fat was considered a sign of good health? How did we go from a culture that appreciated girth to one obsessed with being skinny? Why do we exercise the way we do? What societal forces influence the ways that we exercise? Dr. Natalia Petrzela is an Associate Professor of History at…

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Emily Rudow - Find Your Stride 1:03:34

1+ y ago1:03:34

1:03:34

What motivates you and why? Motivation is an elusive emotion; high achievers seem to have motivation seeping from their pores while slackers can barely be motivated to answer the door for the food deliver service. Motivation can be focused as a powerful force used to accomplish seemingly insurmountable tasks. Emily Rudow was motivated to make her m…

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Dr. Shannon O'Grady - The Chemistry of Nutrition 1:01:48

2y ago1:01:48

1:01:48

There is a famous saying that abs are made in the kitchen; what it means is that no matter how hard you exercise, if you are not following a proper nutrition protocol, you may not get the results that you want. The purpose of the food we eat is to provide specific nutrients that we need for optimal health and performance. The nutrients themselves c…

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Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple, Chapt 4, part 2 23:27

2y ago23:27

23:27

Why do you do the exercises in your workout program? Why do you add certain exercises to your routine, but not others?Not all strength-training exercises are the same or produce the same output; in this section of Smarter Workouts, you will learn why it is so important to perform exercises for the way that your body is designed to move. In addition…

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Rick Richey - 2023 Fitness Trends, part 2 50:50

2y ago50:50

50:50

Dr. Rick Richey is a physical therapist, personal trainer, massage therapist, studio owner and fitness educator and podcast host for NASM, one of the largest personal training certification organizations in the fitness industry. On the second half of the conversation, Rick shares his insights on the latest trends, we discuss what you can do to buil…

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Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple, Chapt 4, part 1: Core Strength 29:45

2y ago29:45

29:45

If you think that planks and crunches are the only core exercises that you need to do, then think again; on this episode of the audio book for Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple, we transition from mobility into strength training, specifically strength training for your core muscles. This episode identifies the muscles that contr…

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Rick Richey - 2023 Fitness Trends with the '22 Personal Trainer of the Year; part 1 34:52

2y ago34:52

34:52

Dr. Rick Richey is a physical therapist, licensed massage therapist, studio owner and an educator and podcast host for the National Academy of Sports Medicine (FYI - NO one in the fitness industry has 1, single job; making you sweat doesn't pay a lot, so we all have to get our hustle on). Rick was recognized as the 2022 Personal Trainer of the Year…

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Fitness Trends for 2023 28:00

2y ago28:00

28:00

How will 2023 make you sweat? What new fitness trends do you need to keep your eyes out for? It's a new year which means that between December 31, 2022 and January 1, 2023, suddenly EVERYTHING about changed about fitness and that you need to start over from ground zero. Not really, but the way that information is delivered this time of year certain…

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Eoin Everard - How to Run Injury-free 1:06:22

2y ago1:06:22

1:06:22

We are all born knowing how to walk which explains why running is one of the most popular forms of exercise; we already know how to do it and all that's required is a decent set of shoes, some proper kit and you're off. However, poor running mechanics or a poorly designed training program could cause injuries and keep you from being able to do any …

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Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple, Chapter 3 Mobility Training 19:05

2y ago19:05

19:05

Do you experience lingering injuries that just won't seem to heal? Do you want to find a way to supercharge your results? Mobility training is probably the most overlooked component of a workout program. Mobility refers to a combination of joint range of motion and tissue extensibility; in other words, mobility enhances your ability to move and it …

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Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple, Chapter 3 Mobility 30:36

2y ago30:36

30:36

If Monday is "international chest day," (so-named because a lot of people tend to do chest press on Mondays) which day is international mobility day? Mobility workouts are a popular on social media; however beyond being a current trend, mobility should be a key component of your overall workout program. Knowing how to properly enhance the range-of-…

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Andy Orbeck and Nicole Stuart: The Secrets to Looking and Feeling Your Best After Age 35 57:42

2y ago57:42

57:42

No one knows exactly how the aging process will effect the human body, but we do know that regular exercise can help slow down the speed at which we age. Actors and actresses use exercise and an overall healthy lifestyle to always look their best so that they can land that next part. Andy Orbeck, Nicole Stuart and Desi Bartlett are three Los Angele…

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Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple, Chapter 2, part 6 32:26

2y ago32:26

32:26

Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple originally started as a series of blogs called, "1-weight workout" and teaches you how to design workouts for mobility, strength or metabolic conditioning using only one piece of equipment. Chapter 2 concludes with specifying the 2 distinct, different types of strength training that should be a …

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Eric the Trainer - The Secret to a Hollywood Body 38:57

2y ago38:57

38:57

Originally recorded in 2017, this is a rerun of a conversation with Eric Fleishman, also known as Eric the Trainer, the personal trainer to a number of well-known Hollywood celebrities. In this episode, Eric shares how he got interested in fitness, why he studied the early generation of bodybuilders and how he used those lessons to shape many of th…

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Dr. Bill Ferro - The Health Benefits of Reducing Chronic Inflammation 1:02:29

2y ago1:02:29

1:02:29

Time. Equipment. Not knowing what to do. These are all common excuses for not getting results from an exercise program; however, one important thing missing from this list, the issue of chronic inflammation. Inflammation is your immune system's natural response when fighting an outside invader like a bacteria or promoting the healing process after …

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Lauren George - Fitness Entrepreneur 58:30

2y ago58:30

58:30

It is often said that entrepreneurs are people who work 80 hours a week to avoid working 40. It takes a lot of things to be a successful entrepreneur: a great idea, motivation, a tireless work ethic and the ability to be comfortable with failure so that you can learn from your mistakes. Lauren George is a business owner, content creator and go-gett…

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Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple, chapt. 2, part 5 32:26

2y ago32:26

32:26

This episode of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple is the conclusion of chapter 2 which reviews two different types of strength training and how they can make changes to your body. In addition, you will learn about the most effective types of equipment that you can use for a great workout at the gym, home or anywhere you can move…

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Molly Galbraith - Girls Gone Strong 50:14

2y ago50:14

50:14

Necessity is the mother of invention. Fitness enthusiast, personal trainer and powerlifter Molly Galbraith saw a need for women who enjoy being strong to come together to form a community around strength training and that is how Girls Gone Strong came into being. What started as an online support community has evolved into an organization focused o…

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Jay Glazer - How to Become Unbreakable 48:02

2y ago48:02

48:02

Jay Glazer is a sports reporter, experienced MMA fighter, conditioning expert, gym owner, author and now podcast host; on this episode he talks about his experience as a combat athlete, how he got started as a sports caster and his work with combat veterans who suffer from PTSD. Jay explains how living with depression has led him on a mission to he…

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