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Nov 2023
1h 9m

TMHS 740: The 5 Biggest Muscle-Building ...

SHAWN STEVENSON
About this episode
If you want to get healthier, stronger, and more resilient, one of the best things you can do is build muscle. Regular strength training can contribute to your longevity, improve your brain health, optimize your metabolism, and so much more. But unfortunately, there are a lot of myths and misconceptions out there about what it takes to put on muscle. My fri ... Show More
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