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Jan 2025
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Exercise Scientist Slams Carnivore Diet ...

Dr. Shawn Baker
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Dr. Mike Israetel holds a PhD in Sport Physiology and is currently the chief content officer at RP Strength. Mike has been a longtime professor of Sport and Exercise Science at multiple universities. He has worked as a consultant on sports nutrition to the U.S. Olympic Training Site in Johnson City, TN, and has been an invited speaker at numerous scientific, performance, and health conferences. A co-founder of RP Strength, Mike is the head designer of both the RP Hypertrophy App and the RP Diet Coach App.

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Timestamps:
00:00 Trailer and introduction.
03:08 Returning to bodybuilding competitions; training physique balance.
08:52 Carbs are crucial for optimal muscle gain.
11:53 Eating carnivore simplifies calories but limits surplus.
15:49 Eating 4-5 meals daily is likely optimal.
16:41 Eat 2-3 times daily for optimal fitness.
23:13 Muscle growth: Beginners, advanced, experts sets.
26:12 Train muscles 1-2 times weekly, optionally more.
29:15 Females recover faster, train more frequently.
30:45 Older lifters need more recovery and variety.
36:18 Stretched muscle positions stimulate more growth.
37:44 Use full range of motion for better growth.
41:27 Bands and chains optimize force production, not hypertrophy.
44:49 Maximize muscle growth by focusing on activation.
48:26 Performance enhancement's impact on strength sports debated.
52:34 Steroids rapidly strengthen muscles, risking connective tissues.
54:25 Where to find Mike.

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