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Jun 2023
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504: 10 Reasons You're Not Putting on Mu...

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In today's episode we go over the ten reasons you're not putting on muscle. 

Listed points:

  1. Inadequate calorie intake - People may not eat enough calories to support muscle growth.
  2. Weak mindset - doing the boring thing the longest well
  3. Inefficient training program - People may be using a poor or ineffective training program that doesn't stimulate muscle growth.
  4. Lack of progressive overload - People may not challenge their muscles with increasingly heavier weights or more challenging exercises over time.
  5. Inconsistent training - People may not exercise frequently enough or may skip workouts frequently.
  6. Overtraining - People may be working out too much, preventing muscles from fully recovering and growing.
  7. You’re not sticking to one goal - cut calories one week increase the other)
  8. Poor sleep habits - Lack of sleep can impact hormone levels, muscle recovery, and muscle growth.
  9. Excessive stress - Chronic stress can interfere with muscle growth and recovery.
  10. Poor form or technique - Incorrect form during exercise can cause injuries and decrease muscle growth potential.

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