Short On Time? Use the 2x2 Rule

Sometimes the issue is that we’re trying to do too many things in the gym. Some cardio, some Olympic lifting, some extra accessories - and suddenly progress stalls. Here’s how to know when it’s time to revisit the fundamentals - and what to focus on first. 

Think bodybuilding is just steroids and spray tans? You might be missing out on powerful - and simple - ways to improve body composition, heal, and stay strong for life. Here’s what you might be missing if you dismiss the principles of bodybuilding. 

Progressive overload is important - and consistently hitting similar movements week after week yields serious strength gains. But what happens when life gets in the way? Here’s how to pick up where you left off and get back on track, without injuries or additional setbacks. 

Today I discuss advanced weight lifting techniques, how many sets per week, per muscle group is needed for hypertrophy, how quickly can you lose muscle and strength, how much volume is needed to maintain muscle mass and much more.  

 15 Minutes for Gains and Fat Loss How little it takes to reap most of the benefits of strength training. (1:16) Adaptation vs. recovery. (5:21) 15 Minutes to Build Muscle & Incredible Results with Strength Training. #1 - 90 minutes a week takes you very far. (7:46) #2 - Small da ... Show More

How Much Should You Really Workout? The misconception around how much exercise you need to do to optimize your body’s progress. (2:07) Why does exercise, if done properly, build muscle? (5:05) “The goal is to do as little as possible, to elicit the most amount of change.” (11:38) ... Show More

What does Training to Failure ACTUALLY mean? It's probably not what you think it is. Should you do it to build muscle? Does it maximize hypertrophy? Let me know your thoughts and questions!   Fall is here and Winter is coming! Enjoy HOT LMNT flavors from the Chocolate Medley pack ... Show More

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2720: Christian Finn debunks the myth that workouts should be limited to 45 minutes to avoid negative hormonal effects. Cit ... Show More

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2783: Maximize your workout efficiency with Ben Greenfield's expert advice on optimizing both shoulder training and bodywei ... Show More

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2748: Stacey’s question highlights a common workout dilemma: does exercise order matter? Dr. Neal explains that starting wi ... Show More

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2719: Christian Finn explores the ideal workout duration for muscle building, emphasizing that the perfect length varies ba ... Show More

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2721: Ramping up to two-a-day workouts might seem like a fast track to fitness gains, but Eric Leija emphasizes that qualit ... Show More

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