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EPISODE · Aug 18, 2026 · 55 MIN

Training Hard vs. Training Smart & The Science of Building Strength

from Strong Not Starving · host Marcus Kain

After two years of following a bodybuilding-style training program, Annabelle decided to completely rethink the way she trains.She was pushing herself to failure, training individual muscles, and working as hard as she could in every session. She was also getting injured every few months and started questioning whether this was actually a sustainable way to train for the long term.So she switched to a strength-focused program designed by Marcus, and in this episode, Annabelle and Marcus talk about what changed, how it feels, and why doing less doesn't necessarily mean getting less out of your workouts.They also dive into the science behind strength training and what actually makes a training program effective.Book a Call with Marcus Here: https://form.jotform.com/240493269367062Strong Not Starving YouTube: https://youtube.com/@strongnotstarving?si=zzmTveIdGUD0omuMStay up to date with Strong Not Starving events and resources ⬇️⬇️⬇️  https://preview.mailerlite.io/forms/2452616/190543834178913405/shareWebsite: www.strongnotstarving.com

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After two years of following a bodybuilding-style training program, Annabelle decided to completely rethink the way she trains. She was pushing herself to failure, training individual muscles, and working as hard as she could in every session. She was also getting injured every few months and started questioning whether this was actually a sustainable way to train for the long term. So she switched to a strength-focused program designed by Marcus, and in this episode, Annabelle and Marcus t...

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