Ep. #1125: Dr. Pak on Minimum Effective Dose ...

Yup—it’s true—after more than 10 years and nearly 1,200 episodes, I’ve decided to step away from the Muscle for Life podcast… at least for now.In this final episode, I share how I came to the decision to pause the pod, what’s next for me and Legion, and how I’ll continue creating ...  Show more

In this episode, I discuss strategies to beat bad eating habits, my favorite free-weight exercises for leg day, upcoming developments with Legion Clear Protein, and more.As always, these questions come directly from my Instagram followers, who take advantage of my weekly Q&As in ...  Show more

In this episode, Greg is joined by Dr. Patroklos Androulakis-Korakakis (Dr. Pak) to discuss his research on minimum effective dose training, and his recent narrative review on optimizing exercise technique for muscle growth. While this episode does dig into the research, the lads ...  Show more

Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:20 What is training minimalism & minimum dose training 10:25 - Minimalistic training for strength 36:36 - Minimalistic training for strength 59:26 - Exciting new research for Dr. Pak Watch my Minimalism Science Explained video: https://www.youtube.com/wat ...  Show more

Understanding the true value of exercise and sending the right signals to the body. (1:45) The right amount is the least amount to elicit the most change. (10:52) Is 15 Minutes Enough Time for an Effective Workout? #1 - When the total volume is equated, results are equal. (13:03) ...  Show more

How Much Should You Really Workout? The misconception around how much exercise you need to do to optimize your body's progress. (2:07) Why does exercise, if done properly, build muscle? (5:05) "The goal is to do as little as possible, to elicit the most amount of change." (11:38) ...  Show more