Summary:
You can eat all the protein your little heart desires, but it's not going to do shit for your muscle growth if you're not training and stimulating that muscle to grow. Getting bulky is a common misconception that women think will happen when they start lifting weights. In this episode, Diane tells you how to achieve a lean, muscular appearance, how to avoid putting on too much body fat, and what to do if you think you're getting bulky.
Key Takeaways:
- 01:52 - 1 thing you have to know about building muscle
- 05:52 - How to maximize your muscle gain
- 09:04 - Your meals should be focused around this
- 11:50 - A simple tool when you don't have a food scale
- 14:32 - The reason why people look bulky when they weight train
- 15:20 - Make sure you're not putting on too much body fat by doing this!
- 18:52 - How often you should weight train each week
- 23:30 - Progressive overload & why you should care
- 26:26 - Common myths when building lean muscle
- 35:00 - Assumptions with rep ranges
- 38:07 - Questions to ask yourself if you think you're getting bulky
- 39:05 - This combination is what gives you the appearance of looking bulky
- 41:27 - If you're ready to build your booty, this is for you, bestie!
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