Muscle Lab Podcast

The Science of Bulking

Muscle Lab Podcast

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Sep 22, 2026

Dr. Wolf and Dr. Pak break down how to progressively overload. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:13 What Is Progressive Overload? 13:16 Why Progressive Overload Matters 16:09 What the Research Says 27:05 Does Getting Stronger Mean More Muscle? 29:32 How to Progress in Practice 40:36 Weight, Reps & Technique 57:46 The Verdict 1:03:36 Lab Report References: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38970765/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36199287/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41718594/ https://pubmed.n...

Aug 25, 2026

Dr. Wolf and Dr. Pak discuss the science around the best training routines and give recommendations for different types of lifters. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 2:55 What Is Training Frequency? 9:18 What the Research Says 34:25 Frequency, Volume, & Muscle Growth 39:42 Ranking Workout Splits 45:01 Upper/Lower Splits 53:01 Push/Pull/Legs 55:54 Full/Body 1:08:43 Practical Recommendations 1:16:10 Lab Report References: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27102172/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2947...

Jun 27, 2026

Available on YouTube too: https://musclelabpodcast.com Dr. Wolf and Dr. Pak break down why training to or past failure may be best for growth. References: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36334240/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33497853/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38970765/ https://journal.iusca.org/index.php/Journal/article/view/182 https://journal.iusca.org/index.php/Journal/article/view/135 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/399614822_Does_...

May 21, 2026

Available on YouTube too: https://musclelabpodcast.com Dr. Wolf and Dr. Pak break down the best way to lose fat. References: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002916525005283 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/sms.14075 https://journals.lww.com/nsca-scj/fulltext/9900/effect_of_dietary_protein_on_fat_free_mass_in.179.aspx https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41653928/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39485653/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26817...

Apr 20, 2026

Dr. Wolf and Dr. Pak break down what the research actually says about how much training you need to build muscle. References: PMID: 41343037 PMID: 40249908 PMID: 20847704 Pre-print: Is There Too Much of a Good Thing? Meta-Regressions of the Effect of Per-Session Volume on Hypertrophy and Strength PMID: 34527944 PMID: 31868813

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