EPISODE · Apr 27, 2026 · 1H 11M
Are You Training With The Brakes On? 5 Common Habits That Hold Back Muscle Growth
from The Red Delta Project Podcast · host Matt Schifferle
Working harder isn’t always the answer. In this episode, Matt breaks down 5 habits that could be quietly holding back your muscle building progress, no matter how much effort you’re putting in. Like riding a bike with the brakes rubbing, these inhibitors force you to work twice as hard for a fraction of your potential gains.Matt covers program hopping, restrictive dieting, workout distractions, poor tension control, and inconsistent training planning, with practical tips on how to eliminate each one and start making real progress with the work you’re already putting in.The episode also includes a live Q&A touching on burpee progression, isometric training, parallets, motivation vs. discipline, water weight, and more.Resources mentioned in this episode:🔺R.D.P Books- https://is.gd/TagFfP 🔺Equipment and gear- equipment https://is.gd/5O5LLr Subscribe, leave a review, and share if you find value in the show. Have a topic you want Matt to cover? Reach out at [email protected].
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Working harder isn’t always the answer. In this episode, Matt breaks down 5 habits that could be quietly holding back your muscle building progress, no matter how much effort you’re putting in. Like riding a bike with the brakes rubbing, these inhibitors force you to work twice as hard for a fraction of your potential gains.Matt covers program hopping, restrictive dieting, workout distractions, poor tension control, and inconsistent training planning, with practical tips on how to eliminate each one and start making real progress with the work you’re already putting in.The episode also includes a live Q&A touching on burpee progression, isometric training, parallets, motivation vs. discipline, water weight, and more.Resources mentioned in this episode:🔺R.D.P Books- https://is.gd/TagFfP 🔺Equipment and gear- equipment https://is.gd/5O5LLr Subscribe, leave a review, and share if you find value in the show. Have a topic you want Matt to cover? Reach out at [email protected].
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