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Getting Schooled on Building Muscle

Chris Barakat, MS, ATC, CISSN, is the founder of the School of Gainz and Competitive Breed. He's also a competitive natural bodybuilder, researcher, and educator who really guides the conversation.

In this episode we will discuss all things muscle building, including:

  • Whether DOMs are a useful indicator of effective training
  • What Makes a Good Muscle Building Exercise?
  • How much variety do you need in your training?
  • Is Periodization a Useful Tool for Building Muscle?

In addition to discussing Chris' exciting research and insight into the latest scientific findings on hypertrophy.

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I am the host, Tom MacCormick, and I am a personal trainer and online coach whose goal is to be the curator of the greatest hypertrophy experts in the world. If you're interested in working with me or learning more about me, follow him on Instagram @tommaccormick.