#744 - Dr Mike Israetel - Exercise Scientist’s Masterclass On Building Muscle

Modern Wisdom

Chris Williamson

Society & Culture, Health & Fitness

4.7 • 4.6K Ratings

🗓️ 12 February 2024

⏱️ 122 minutes

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Summary

Dr Mike Israetel is a Professor of Exercise and Sport Science at Lehman College and the Co-Founder of Renaissance Periodization. If you've ever wondered "is this exercise actually working" then you are not alone. However there are now scientifically proven optimal methods for building muscle in the most efficient way possible. And today we get to learn from the best teacher on the planet. Expect to learn the biggest mistakes people make when building muscle, how much stimulation is required to build mass, Mike's top 10 exercises, the best rep ranges, sets, rest periods and timing between workouts all backed by science, how much you should lift for your bodyweight to know if you’re strong, how to maintain motivation in the gym and much more... Sponsors: See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: https://chriswillx.com/deals Get a Free Sample Pack of all LMNT Flavours with your first box at https://www.drinklmnt.com/modernwisdom (automatically applied at checkout) Get 5 Free Travel Packs, Free Liquid Vitamin D and more from AG1 at https://drinkag1.com/modernwisdom (discount automatically applied) Get $500 discount on Fountain Life at https://fountainlife.com/modernwisdom (discount automatically applied) Extra Stuff: Get my free reading list of 100 books to read before you die: https://chriswillx.com/books Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic: https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom Episodes You Might Enjoy: #577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: http://tinyurl.com/43hv6y59 #712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: http://tinyurl.com/2rtz7avf #700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: http://tinyurl.com/3ccn5vkp - Get In Touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	What's happening people? Welcome back to the show at my guest today is Dr Mike Isratel. He's a professor of exercise and sports science at Lehman College and the co-founder of Renaissance periodization.
0:10.8	If you've ever wondered, is this exercise actually working then you are not alone.
0:15.0	However, there are now scientifically proven optimal methods for building muscle in the most efficient way possible
0:21.0	and today we get to learn from the best teacher on the planet.
0:24.7	Expect to learn the biggest mistakes people make when building muscle how much
0:28.7	stimulation is required to build math, Mike's top 10 exercises, the best rep ranges, sets, rest periods and timing
0:36.0	between workouts, all backed by science, how much you should lift for your body weight to know
0:40.3	if you're strong, how to maintain motivation in the gym, and much more.
0:46.5	Mike is nothing short of a legend. His YouTube channel is completely destroying it at the moment
0:51.8	and I'm so happy for him I love his
0:53.8	content I love his insight I love the fact that he's evidence base and I love the
0:58.2	suss jokes and complete overt flirting that he does throughout today. So yes, strap in for this one.
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1:18.1	you want miss episodes when they go up so go and do it. I thank you.
1:45.0	But now, ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Dr. Mike Isratel. Oh, Dr. Mike Isratale, welcome the show.
1:47.6	Dr. Mike Isratale. Welcome to the show.
1:48.7	Chris, thank you for having me.
1:50.0	Look at your head in all of its high definition glory.
1:52.7	Yes, I believe the folks helping us videotape this had to make 10 adjustments
1:57.2	because my head is too shiny, which is a compliment or an insult.
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