About this podcast

Dive deep into the science of building strength and growing muscles with Dr. Andy Galpin, a world expert in exercise science, in this special episode of the Huberman Lab Guest Series. Dr. Galpin, a professor of kinesiology at California State University, Fullerton, breaks down optimal protocols for hypertrophy (muscle growth), increasing strength, speed, and power. Learn about critical training principles and underlying mechanisms, covering everything from repetition and set ranges, rest periods, warm-ups, exercise cadence, breathing techniques, and recovery strategies. Discover how to overcome plateaus, optimize nutrition for muscle development, and understand the profound benefits of strength and hypertrophy training for longevity and combating neuromuscular aging, relevant for athletes and everyday individuals alike.