2083: Why Increasing Strength Doesn't Always Increase Muscle Mass, the Importance of Hitting Calorie Vs. Hitting Protein Targets When Cutting, the Best Way to Run for Cardiovascular Health & More

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2905: How to Build an Aesthetic Physique | Best Exercises for Chest Back Shoulders and Legs

In this episode the guys break down the best exercises to sculpt the physique men actually train for — covering incline press for upper chest development, deadlifts and barbell rows for back thickness and width, standing overhead press with rear delt flies for that rounded should ...  Show more

2904: How to Reverse Osteoporosis and Osteopenia (The Data-Backed Formula That Actually Works)

In this episode the guys break down how to reverse osteopenia and osteoporosis — explaining the difference between the two, why 43% of adults over 50 have low bone mass, and why this is actually very fixable. They cover the four key steps: getting stronger (not just lifting weigh ...  Show more

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