RP Strength Podcast

Was Bro Science Right? | Dr. Pak

RP Strength Podcast

Show Notes

Want to get even more jacked? Grab the RP Hypertrophy App for your training, and maximize your gym efforts with the RP Diet Coach App to nail your nutrition.

Dr. Pak's Links: Website: drpak.com Instagram: @dr__pak YouTube: @Dr__Pak Book: Train Smarter, Not Longer

Timestamps: 00:00 Intro and the case for revisiting bro science 04:33 Protein absorption and large protein meals 07:41 How much protein lifters actually need 11:36 Diet vs. training for body composition 15:23 The anabolic window and pre-workout nutrition 22:08 Why dirty bulking does not build extra muscle 24:22 Squats, deadlifts, hormones, machines, and failure 30:27 Fitness tribalism and muscle confusion 37:07 BCAAs, supplement marketing, and cardio 43:44 Stretching, isolation exercises, and rep ranges 48:51 Defining failure and whether the big three are necessary 53:35 Dr. Pak's book and closing thoughts

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