Was Bro Science Right? | Dr. Pak
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Dr. Pak's Links:
- Website: drpak.com
- Instagram: @dr__pak
- YouTube: @Dr__Pak
- Book: Train Smarter, Not Longer
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro and the case for revisiting bro science
04:33 Protein absorption and large protein meals
07:41 How much protein lifters actually need
11:36 Diet vs. training for body composition
15:23 The anabolic window and pre-workout nutrition
22:08 Why dirty bulking does not build extra muscle
24:22 Squats, deadlifts, hormones, machines, and failure
30:27 Fitness tribalism and muscle confusion
37:07 BCAAs, supplement marketing, and cardio
43:44 Stretching, isolation exercises, and rep ranges
48:51 Defining failure and whether the big three are necessary
53:35 Dr. Pak's book and closing thoughts