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10 Essential Q&As on Building Muscle

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In this episode, I answer the 10 most common questions about muscle growth so you can finally stop second-guessing your training. From how often you need to work out, to whether soreness matters, to if you can grow muscle on 6 hours of sleep, I break it all down in a simple and practical way. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced lifter, this Q&A will give you the clarity and confidence to build muscle effectively.

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Timestamps:
01:15 Introduction – Why muscle growth basics matter
04:15 How do I know if I’m doing enough to actually build muscle?
05:53 What’s more important: pushing hard or being consistent?
09:36 Do I need to train 5–6 days per week to grow?
13:02 Is progressive overload just adding weight every time?
14:45 I’ve been lifting but don’t look different — what’s wrong?
18:27 How do I know when to switch up my routine?
20:41 Do rest days slow down muscle growth?
22:08 Can I still build muscle with only 6 hours of sleep?
24:11 Do I need fancy machines, or are dumbbells enough?
26:20 Can I build muscle while losing fat?
27:45 Final thoughts & key takeaways

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In this episode, I answer the 10 most common questions about muscle growth so you can finally stop second-guessing your training. From how often you need to work out, to whether soreness matters, to if you can grow muscle on 6 hours of sleep, I break it all down in a simple and practical way. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced lifter, this Q&A will give you the clarity and confidence to build muscle effectively.

Sign up to Become A 1:1 Online Fitness Member
Buy My Book, 'Your Fat Loss Journey Starts Here'
Start My Free 14-Day Fat Loss Kick-Starter
My Instagram
My Threads
My YouTube channel
Free Fitness Guides (including the Protein Cheat Sheet)

Timestamps:
01:15 Introduction – Why muscle growth basics matter
04:15 How do I know if I’m doing enough to actually build muscle?
05:53 What’s more important: pushing hard or being consistent?
09:36 Do I need to train 5–6 days per week to grow?
13:02 Is progressive overload just adding weight every time?
14:45 I’ve been lifting but don’t look different — what’s wrong?
18:27 How do I know when to switch up my routine?
20:41 Do rest days slow down muscle growth?
22:08 Can I still build muscle with only 6 hours of sleep?
24:11 Do I need fancy machines, or are dumbbells enough?
26:20 Can I build muscle while losing fat?
27:45 Final thoughts & key takeaways

  continue reading

238 episodes

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