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Dr. Mike Israetel - Optimized Bodybuilding Training | Protein Absorption
Dr. Mike talks about his future bodybuilding plans - how to optimize training for bodybuilding - getting a black belt in Jiu Jitsu - how tren and heavy cycles affect the psyche - how much protein you can really absorb.
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Instagram: https://instagram.com/drmikeisraetel
Renaissance Periodization: https://www.youtube.com/@RenaissancePeriodization
Philosophy Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MikeIsraetelMakingProgress
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Timestamps
0:00:00 - Intro
0:01:15 - Is Mike Jumping Back Into Bodybuilding & BB Content?
0:02:26 - Reasons Why Mike Stepped Back From Competing For A While
0:04:49 - Mike Has A Surgery Scheduled - Bodybuilding Plans Post Surgery
0:06:18 - Mike Got Promoted To Black Belt In Jiu-Jitsu
0:06:41 - Bodybuilding Is A Silly But Very Time-Consuming Hobby
0:07:43 - Bodybuilding Drains You
0:10:02 - Nobody Cares About Your Excuses
0:10:35 - To Be Your BEST You Must Be Stress Free
0:13:17 - Paul Retired From His Daytime Job & Won His Pro Card Afterwards
0:13:47 - Stress Significantly Affects You
0:15:45 - How Did Paul Manage To Live Without Less Work To Do After Retiring?
0:16:58 - Being A Workaholic Reduces Your Bodybuilding Potential
0:17:45 - The Best Bodybuilders Train Hard & Do Nothing The Rest Of The Day
0:19:48 - Intense Hardcore Training Vs. Controlled Optimal Training - Balance!
0:23:48 - Jay Cutler Has Been Injury-Free Thanks To His Training
0:25:09 - Importance Of Getting The Most Out Of The Least From Your Training
0:27:35 - Mike Explains How To Properly Stimulate Muscle Growth
0:28:39 - Weight Is NOT Something You Consider First In Training
0:34:07 - Technique Is No. 1 Priority In Training!
0:35:54 - People Love To Point Out To Outliers
0:37:57 - Pec Tears Really Tend To End Careers
0:39:16 - The Majority Of Injuries Occur Towards The End Of Contest Prep
0:41:20 - What Is Mechanical Tension?
0:42:13 - Drawbacks To Having Multiple ‘Minor’ Injuries - Train Smarter!
0:53:34 - How To Be Smarter With Your Cycles
0:54:44 - Thoughts, Experiences & Drawbacks Of Tren
0:57:20 - Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Copy Top Pros’ Cycles
1:01:04 - Only The Genetic Elite Get To The Top Of Bodybuilding
1:02:19 - Genetics Are A BIG Deal
1:06:21 - Mike Has Great Genetics To Get Jacked & Big
1:07:02 - Any Guy In The Olympia Stage Has Top Tier Genetics
1:09:24 - Importance Of Muscle Shape & Insertions In Bodybuilding
1:12:00 - The Guys Who Struggle, Know The Most About Optimizing Every Vector
1:14:20 - Do Judges Look At Calves?
1:15:45 - Calf & Forearm Genetics Are Very Well Revealed
1:18:19 - Shoulders & Arms Play A Big Role In Your Physique
1:22:05 - Other Muscle Groups That Help Your Aesthetics
1:24:18 - You Have To Prioritize Muscles That Help Your Aesthetics
1:26:14 - Width Really Makes You Stand Out Against Other Guys
1:27:18 - You Can’t Judge Bodybuilding Through Pictures
1:30:04 - Thoughts On Shaun Clarida’s Muscularity & Density
1:31:56 - Bodyweight Does Not Tell The Whole Story
1:33:39 - Mike’s Insights From The Protein Intake Study
1:37:56 - Hacks To Get More Protein In During The Day
1:38:56 - A Lot Of People Seem To Develop Egg White Allergies
1:39:46 - Paul Has A Pet Peeve About Chicken Thighs!
1:40:25 - Wrapping Up! Check Out Mike’s Links In The Description!
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