MuscleHack Show Podcast 1 – What It Really Takes To Build Muscle
4 Keys to Igniting New Gains
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SHOW NOTES:
In this episode you will discover:
- Building muscle is NOT about lifting the heaviest weight you can stand. And it’s NOT about your ego.
- Forget about the ABSOLUTE numbers. Only the RELATIVE numbers are important. Forget about what the other guy is lifting.
- Each negative/lowering portion of the rep is important. It recruits and stimulates more muscle fibers.
- Your new mantra…“lower under full muscular control”.
- Keep constant tension on the intended muscle for the full duration of the set.
- Take each set to positive muscular failure. If you want to stimulate growth, you must push your body to the edge of its current capacity. Otherwise, you give your body no reason to grow.
As always, I’m happy to help. If you have any questions regarding the tips discussed in this podcast, just ask me below and I’ll get back to you. Again, those of you listening on iTunes, please do leave a positive review of the show – I’d really appreciate it.
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musclehack basics and musclehacker’s secrets.
always a delight to read your articles 😀
and mark i was wondering if i should include,the “decline cable pullovers” for back from THT-4 into new THT workouts?
@abi. You can certainly work those in as a substitute tricep exercise, buddy 😀 Thanks.
ok,definately gonna include those
thanx for all the big help that comes from you man,always have been a fan.
thanx bud!
yea,gonna include those,feels great in both back and triceps.
thanx bud!
Very very helpful! Look forward to future shows too. I really need to get that constant tension thing down. New week of training today – I’ll really focus in on it! Thanks.
I am listening to your podcast while i am doing your free program.
Thanks Mark!!!
@Raymond. Glad it helped 🙂
@Thi ha. LOL that’s awesome 😀
Mark, iTunes won’t allow me access stating that this item is not currently in available in US store. Help?
Good pod Mark. I’ll keep listening 🙂
@Carmen. It says that sometimes, but it will play 🙂 Just go ahead and click play. And sometimes it prompts you to open the US iTunes – I know it’s weird. Try this link as well
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-musclehack-podcast-show/id962700833
@Steve. Thanks, bud. Subscribe on iTunes too.
Nice 1 pal look forward to you next podcast
Cheers Stephen 😀
Thanks Mark. After this I realise that whilst I’m good on my negatives, I’m not lifting to failure. That’s a little bit of fear frankly as I am 45, overweight and unfit, only 6 months back in the gym, with various joint issues and aches. I cannot get injured and take time off work! I will try harder and hope to see the difference. Your accent is fine by the way!
Having a medical background, I have always enjoyed your scientific approach
to weight training. I have especially enjoyed the scientific papers you have foot noted to reinforce your approach. Today, I listened to your podcast. The most impressive part was the passion I heard in your voice. Keep informing, And I will keep listening!!!! Cheers
Great job Mark. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
Talking sense as always mark, thanks for reinforcing the idea behind lowering phase!
@Ricky @Jordan @Al @ted Thank you, guys! Much appreciated 😀
Absolutely! After I started to lift quickly and lower slowly and controlled I had to decrease the weight. My work outs got shorter but much more productive.