The Muscle-Building Mistake No One Talks About

Today we’re zooming in on something most people never think about when they say they want to “build muscle.”Because yes — eating in a surplus matters. Yes — progressive overload matters.But the type of training you follow? That’s what shapes the actual physique you end up with.This episode was inspired by a recent coaching conversation with one of my clients — someone torn between sticking with her usual CrossFit routine or switching to a more intentional hypertrophy-focused program. And her question was the catalyst for this entire conversation: “What kind of physique do you actually want to build?”From there, we explore the truth that muscle isn’t just “muscle.”Strength training, hypertrophy, powerbuilding, functional aesthetic work, bodybuilding splits — each one sends a different signal and creates a different look, feel, and outcome in your body.So, if you’re entering a build phase, feeling stuck, or simply curious why your physique looks the way it does, this episode gives you the clarity and direction you’ve been craving. There’s no “right” way to build muscle — just the one that matches the body you want to live in.