Muscle & Strength: Female-Centric Training with Mike Israetel Ph.D.

Better! with Dr. Stephanie

Mike Israetel is the co-founder of Renaissance Periodization and PhD in sports physiology, and he joins Dr. Stephanie to discuss muscle hypertrophy and effective training techniques for women. Mike delves into common training mistakes, the importance of eccentric control, and range of motion in exercises. Key topics in this episode include training consistency, program customization, hip thrusts, lunges, and muscle failure.

Episode Overview:
00:00 Intro/Teaser
4:02 Most Common Training Mistakes
8:51 Alchemizing Complex Science into Everyday Living
12:19 Muscle Hypertrophy in Women
21:03 Common Training Mistakes for Muscle Building
27:59 The Importance of Repeatability in Technique
34:11 Technique Troubles
48:22 Glute Thrusts and Beyond
57:16 Approaching Muscle Failure
1:05:30 Efficiency in Training
1:07:48 Myo Sets vs. Traditional Sets
1:21:45 Women's Training & Maximizing Results
1:26:43 Revolutionize Your Workouts & Aging Gracefully

Resources mentioned in this episode:
Mike’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drmikeisraetel/
Mike’s Hypertrophy App - https://rpstrength.com/pages/hypertrophy-app
Mike’s YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@MikeIsraetelMakingProgress/
Bret Contreras Hip Thrust - https://www.bretcontreras.store/products/thruster-3-0-fitness-product
Scientific Principles of Hypertrophy Training Paperback – https://www.amazon.com/Scientific-Principles-Hypertrophy-Renaissance-Periodization/dp/B08WP9GK36/

Bio:
Cofounder of Renaissance Periodization, Dr. Mike Israetel​ holds a PhD in Sport Physiology from East Tennessee State University. Formerly a professor of Exercise and Sport Science in the School of Public Health at Temple University in Philadelphia, Mike has taught several courses, including Nutrition for Public Health, Advanced Sports Nutrition and Exercise, and Nutrition and Behavior. Mike has coached numerous athletes and busy professionals in both diet and weight training, and is himself a competitive bodybuilder and professional Brazilian Jiu Jitsu grappler.

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