EPISODE · Feb 6, 2026 · 52 MIN
Why Your Building Phase Isn’t Working
from Living Lean · host Jeremiah Bair
The team dives deep into the common pitfalls that hinder muscle growth during Building Phases, and how to optimize your training, nutrition, and mindset for consistent progress.CHAPTERS00:00 - Introduction: Why building muscle is more nuanced than fat loss02:18 - The impact of training quality and session preparedness04:15 - Food's permissive role versus the training stimulus08:02 - The importance of training intensity and execution10:29 - Common mistakes: impatience, unrealistic expectations, and consistency15:14 - Overcoming mental barriers around failure and pushing yourself20:06 - Hydration and fueling strategies for optimal training performance28:43 - Managing body image, perceptions, and expectations in a building phase33:17 - Scheduling, routine, and stress management for muscle growth39:13 - The importance of patience, long-term mindset, and realistic goalsLINKSApply for Coaching: https://ecs-coaching.super.site/Living Lean Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/712032Follow Jeremiah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremiahbair/Follow Andrea on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andirogersfit/Follow Natalie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natalieatswell/To Apply For Coaching With Our Team: CLICK HERE 📲 Follow Our Team On Instagram:- ELEVATED COACHING SYSTEMS TEAM PAGE- JEREMIAH- ANDREA- NATALIE
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The team dives deep into the common pitfalls that hinder muscle growth during Building Phases, and how to optimize your training, nutrition, and mindset for consistent progress. CHAPTERS 00:00 - Introduction: Why building muscle is more nuanced than fat loss 02:18 - The impact of training quality and session preparedness 04:15 - Food's permissive role versus the training stimulus 08:02 - The importance of training intensity and execution 10:29 - Common mistakes: impatience, unrealistic expe...
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