Oct 28
How to Get Faster (Acceleration, Deceleration, Agility & Strength) | Les Spellman
In this episode, I speak with Les Spellman, one of the most in-demand speed coaches in the world, who has trained more than 100 NFL athletes and worked with elite performers across football, basketball, baseball, soccer, and track. We discuss whether you can actually make people ... Show More
2h 19m
Oct 14
Boosting Testosterone & Understanding Your Testosterone Levels (Aging, Muscle Growth & Nutrition)
In this episode, I explore testosterone and performance, building on my conversation with Dr. Ben House to take a closer look at how nutrition, metabolic health, and aging affect your hormones. I explain why excess body fat and underfueling can both suppress testosterone, how agg ... Show More
1h 41m
Sep 30
Testosterone Explained (Low T, Muscle Growth, Aging & TRT) | Dr. Ben House
In this episode, my guest is Dr. Ben House, a nutritional scientist who has spent nearly two decades working with elite athletes and professional sports teams. We take a detailed look at testosterone, what your lab results can and cannot tell you, and why a higher number does not ... Show More
2h 41m
Apr 2025
Essentials: Build Muscle Size, Increase Strength & Improve Recovery
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I discuss how to build muscle strength and size (hypertrophy) and cover key training principles to enhance athletic performance and offset age-related muscle decline.
I explain how the nervous system drives muscle movement, the key differ ... Show More
34m 20s
May 2021
Science of Muscle Growth, Increasing Strength & Muscular Recovery
In this episode, I describe how our brain and nervous system control muscle tissue and how to leverage that for muscle maintenance, growth (hypertrophy) and recovery. I explain how neurons control muscle contractions and limb movements. I explain muscle metabolism and muscle fibe ... Show More
1h 58m
Sep 2024
Why Building Muscle is Key to Longevity | Dr. Gabrielle Lyon
Muscle isn’t just about strength—it’s about longevity, metabolic health, and even immune function. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon to uncover the critical role that skeletal muscle plays in our overall health. We dive deep into muscle as an endocrine organ, it ... Show More
1h 19m
Jul 2024
Is Skeletal Muscle the Secret to Lifelong Health? | Dr. Mike Israetel
I sit down with Dr. Mike Israetel, founder of RP Strength, to discuss the crucial role of skeletal muscle in health and longevity. We delve into the science behind muscle hypertrophy, strength maintenance, and why building muscle is essential as we age. Dr. Israetel shares eviden ... Show More
1h 23m
In this episode, I discuss the essential role of skeletal muscle in health and performance. I explain what skeletal muscle is made of, how it works, and its role as an integral organ system for physical and mental health. I explain how to focus on skeletal muscle quantity (total muscle) and muscle quality (functionality, speed, power, strength) to ensure you ... Show More
