Muscle Lab Podcast

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  The Best Training Splits for Muscle Growth 25.08.2026 1h 19min

  Dr. Wolf and Dr. Pak discuss the science around the best training routines and give recommendations for different types of lifters. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 2:55 What Is Training Frequency? 9:18 What the Research Says 34:25 Frequency, Volume, & Muscle Growth 39:42 Ranking Workout Splits 45:01 Upper/Lower Splits 53:01 Push/Pull/Legs 55:54 Full/Body 1:08:43 Practical Recommendations 1:16:10 Lab Report References: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27102172/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2947...
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  The Science of Bulking 23.07.2026 1h 36min

  Available on YouTube too: https://musclelabpodcast.com Dr. Wolf and Dr. Pak break down whether you need to bulk for muscle growth. References: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31482093/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32961628/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37329147/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12094125/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23679146/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33919267/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37914977/ https://pub...
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  Should You Train to Failure to Build Muscle? 27.06.2026 1h 22min

  Available on YouTube too: https://musclelabpodcast.com Dr. Wolf and Dr. Pak break down why training to or past failure may be best for growth. References: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36334240/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33497853/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38970765/ https://journal.iusca.org/index.php/Journal/article/view/182 https://journal.iusca.org/index.php/Journal/article/view/135 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/399614822_Does_...
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  The Best Way To Lose Fat 21.05.2026 1h 29min

  Available on YouTube too: https://musclelabpodcast.com Dr. Wolf and Dr. Pak break down the best way to lose fat. References: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002916525005283 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/sms.14075 https://journals.lww.com/nsca-scj/fulltext/9900/effect_of_dietary_protein_on_fat_free_mass_in.179.aspx https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41653928/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39485653/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26817...
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  How Many Sets Should I Do? 20.04.2026 1h 15min

  Dr. Wolf and Dr. Pak break down what the research actually says about how much training you need to build muscle. References: PMID: 41343037 PMID: 40249908 PMID: 20847704 Pre-print: Is There Too Much of a Good Thing? Meta-Regressions of the Effect of Per-Session Volume on Hypertrophy and Strength PMID: 34527944 PMID: 31868813