The battle-tested lessons we wish we knew before chasing size.
Hypertrophy doesn’t have to be complicated, but it sure as hell can be confusing when you’re starting out. Our resident Dragon Slayer, Arash Soofiani, sits down with me to break down the hard-earned lessons we wish we knew about building muscle.
From why compound lifts are the true foundation, to the trap of chasing caffeine highs, to the real meaning of intensity and progressive overload, this isn’t your run-of-the-mill “bro science” hypertrophy talk.
We’re cutting through the noise to give you timeless principles that will save you years of wasted effort in the gym. Whether you’re a seasoned lifter looking to refine your training, or just starting your journey into the world of hypertrophy, these insights will keep you on the fast track to results.
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Tagged: Getting started / Muscle / Muscle Building / Strength / hypertrophy / the basics
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John Welbourn is CEO of Power Athlete and host of Power Athlete Radio. He is a 9 year starter and veteran of the NFL. John was drafted with the 97th pick in 1999 NFL Draft and went on to be a starter for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1999-2003, appearing in 3 NFC Championship games, and for starter for the Kansas City Chiefs from 2004-2007. In 2008, he played with the New England Patriots until an injury ended his season early with him retiring in 2009. Over the course of his career, John has started over 100 games and has 10 play-off appearances. He was a four year lettermen while playing football at the University of California at Berkeley. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in Rhetoric in 1998. John has worked with the MLB, NFL, NHL, Olympic athletes and Military. He travels the world lecturing on performance and nutrition and records his podcast, Power Athlete Radio, every week with over 800 episodes spanning 13 years. You can catch up with John as his personal blog, Talk To Me Johnnie, on social media @johnwelbourn or at Power Athlete Radio.
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