E. 129 How to Build Muscle Faster

In this episode, I break down the truth about why you’re not growing, and how to finally start building muscle efficiently.I walk you through my full muscle-building framework, including why “just following the plan” doesn’t guarantee progress, how to train for adaptation, and the mindset shift required to go from reactive to proactive.I also share my own experience adding four inches to my glutes - what went wrong, what I fixed, and how you can do the same without overtraining, burning out, or relying on enhancements.Timestamps:- [00:00 – 03:35] – Intro- [03:36 – 06:45] – Why you’re not growing: eating, training, recovery, and environment factors.- [06:45 – 12:00] – “Doing the plan” doesn’t guarantee muscle growth.- [12:00 – 12:50] – Why loading more weight every week isn’t real progress.- [12:50 – 18:24] – The real secret: proactive training.- [18:24 – 22:22] – How to identify compensations and avoid injury.- [22:22 – 25:48] – You can’t manage what you don’t measure.- [25:48 – 31:43] – How to produce effort across sessions.- [31:43 – 33:37] – What separates those who grow from those who coast.- [33:37 – 36:03] – The importance of daily habits.- [36:03 – 37:26] – How to handle breaks in training without losing progress.- [37:26 – 41:49] – Hormones and stress: how chronic fatigue and poor sleep kill muscle growth.- [41:49 – 45:35] – The sleep deficit trap.- [45:35 – 49:28] – How “extra work” leads to burnout instead of gains.Links & Resources:https://coryfit.com/Coaching: Let's Chat⁠https://calendly.com/coryfit-coaching/15minConsults: Book a Call⁠https://calendly.com/coryfit-coaching/one-time-consultationFor more content, follow along:⁠Instagram⁠: https://www.instagram.com/cory_fit/Patreon⁠: https://patreon.com/CoryFit?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink