About this podcast

In this insightful Huberman Lab Essentials episode, Dr. Andrew Huberman sits down with Dr. Duncan French, Vice President of Performance at the UFC Performance Institute, to unravel the science behind maximizing strength gains and hormone optimization. They dive deep into how resistance training and acute stress influence hormones like testosterone, offering specific weight training protocols, such as the 6x10 method, to boost strength and hypertrophy for both men and women. The discussion extends to practical strategies for enhancing recovery and performance using deliberate cold and heat exposure. Furthermore, they explore how to align nutrition with training goals to improve metabolic flexibility, providing actionable tools for anyone looking to optimize their physical health and performance.