About this podcast

In this insightful episode of the Huberman Lab Podcast, Dr. Andrew Huberman, a distinguished Professor of Neurobiology and Ophthalmology at Stanford School of Medicine, uncovers the intricate science behind muscle growth, strength, and muscular recovery. He explores how the brain and nervous system dictate muscle tissue function and offers evidence-based protocols to optimize muscle maintenance, hypertrophy, and neural-muscular recovery. Listeners will learn about muscle metabolism, fiber recruitment, and the impact of factors like deliberate cold exposure, anti-inflammatory agents, and anti-histamines on training progress. Dr. Huberman provides detailed guidance on weight load ranges, total sets per week, training intensity, frequency, and specific inter-set activities for maximizing muscle growth, strength, or endurance. He also reviews foundational and optimization compounds that enhance neuro-muscular performance and explains how exercise can be leveraged to boost cognitive function. This episode offers a comprehensive, science-backed roadmap to achieving your physical and cognitive potential.