Is Huberman Right About Training Each Muscle Once a Week? (A Nutrition PhD Reviews the Science)
About this episode
This episode discusses the optimal training frequency for muscle growth and performance, emphasizing the benefits of training each muscle twice a week.
📥 Download my FREE Meal Prep Guide (recipes + step-by-step breakdown): https://strongstandard.com/freebies/blueprint/ 🚀 Ready for expert coaching? Schedule a call: https://strongstandard.com/schedule-call/?utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=podcast Here's what we cover: Why cramming all your sets into one session tanks your performance How muscle protein synthesis works and why it matters for your training split The 1995 McDougall study that changed how we think about training frequency What a large-scale meta-analysis says about training once vs. twice per week The exact training structure I recommend for busy professionals The short answer: training each muscle twice per week is going to get you significantly better results than once a week. And the research is very clear on this. If you're a busy professional with limited time, this episode is especially for you because it's not about training more. It's about training smarter.
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