Episode 38: ”muscle building muggles”, the top three ways you’re hindering muscle growth with Emily Smith, CNS

Forget what those tabloids might say about "too much strength training making you bulky!" The truth is, gaining muscle doesn't happen by accident. It takes work – a lot of it. So don't freak out about getting "too big". Instead, consider this: as you age, your body gradually loses muscle mass - unless you do something about it, of course. That's why, in this week's episode, we're digging into the top three ways climbers hold themselves back from getting that precious muscle mass.  Speaking of building muscle, the registration for Muscle Fuel Pro is OPEN! Sign up for this 4-week group coaching program that begins the week of August 21st. But don’t wait, seats are filling up FAST! Save $100 when you use the code MFP100 before July 24th. Register here   Ready to gain an in-depth understanding of your nutrition as it relates to your body and your needs? Apply to work with Caitlin this summer - only a few spots left! Go here! While August custom plan spots are full, you can still grab one of the remaining two start dates in September! Go to www.goodsprayclimbing.com/custom-training-plan to secure your spot! Self-guided training more your style? Go here to learn more about training plans from Good Spray! Want the weekly Training Plan Makeover? Go here to have it sent to your inbox every Friday! Interested in a training plan, but looking for something self-guided, go here to learn about Good Spray self guided programs! Support us on Patreon! The Average Climber Podcast is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective. Go to www.plugtoneaudio.com to learn more. SOURCES + FURTHER LEARNING:  Schoenfeld & Aragon papers on the “anabolic window” https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30702982/ https://jissn.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1550-2783-10-5 Go to 11:31 of this video for an explanation of lifting for hypertrophy vs. lifting for strength/power:  https://www.loom.com/share/8d82c50a7d484bd89b0b9aff6af18bba