Muscle for Life

Do people respond differently to the same training? How big of a range is there? Is there such a thing as a non-responder? How can you know if you’re a high-responder or low-responder (hardgainer) to training? How should your starting point affect your workout programming? If you’ve ever wondered these things or had similar questions, you’re in good company, because they’re things I’m often asked. You’re also going to enjoy this podcast because I’m interviewing Chris Barakat all about individual responses to training. In our discussion, we chat about . . . What a high-responder is and what being one means for total muscular potential Individual training response differences in the scientific literature and in studies he was directly involved in How inconsistency holds back gains despite being “advanced” in training years Signs to look for if you're wondering about your training potential Individual differences in strength endurance How starting points should be taken into account with your training