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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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