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Essentials: How to Build Strength, Muscle Size & Endurance | Dr. Andy Galpin
39 minutes Posted Apr 2, 2026 at 8:00 am.
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. Andy Galpin, PhD, Executive Director of the Human Performance Center at Parker University and an expert in building strength and muscle size (hypertrophy). We cover the core principles and protocols for building strength and muscle, including science-based guidance on reps, sets, frequency and rest intervals. We also discuss how breathing and mental focus can enhance training and how post-workout downregulation can speed recovery. Read the show notes at hubermanlab.com. Subscribe to Perform with Dr. Andy Galpin at performpodcast.com. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman LMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/huberman Eight Sleep: https://eightsleep.com/huberman Timestamps
Andy Galpin
9 Exercise Adaptations; Progressive Overload
Progressive Overload, One-Rep Max, Soreness, Tool: Modifiable Variables
Sponsor: LMNT
Full-Body Workout, Exercise Selection
Training Intensity, Repetitions, Sets, Rest Intervals, Supersets
Sponsor: AG1
Hypertrophy vs Strength Training Recovery
Training Volume & Frequency for Hypertrophy
Hypertrophy Rep Ranges, Frequency & Recovery; Cell Mechanisms
Sponsor: Eight Sleep
Tool: 3 x 5 Protocol; Power vs Strength
Mental Awareness in Training; Mind-Muscle Connection
Activating Muscle Groups, Awareness, Tool: Eccentric Overload
Perform Podcast: Season 3
Tool: Resistance Training Breathing & Post-Training
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In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. Andy Galpin, PhD, Executive Director of the Human Performance Center at Parker University and an expert in building strength and muscle size (hypertrophy). We cover the core principles and protocols for building strength and muscle, including science-based guidance on reps, sets, frequency and rest intervals. We also discuss how breathing and mental focus can enhance training and how post-workout downregulation can speed recovery. Read the show notes at hubermanlab.com. Subscribe to Perform with Dr. Andy Galpin at performpodcast.com. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman LMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/huberman Eight Sleep: https://eightsleep.com/huberman Timestamps (00:00:00) Andy Galpin (00:00:39) 9 Exercise Adaptations; Progressive Overload (00:03:53) Progressive Overload, One-Rep Max, Soreness, Tool: Modifiable Variables (00:08:39) Sponsor: LMNT (00:10:12) Full-Body Workout, Exercise Selection (00:12:44) Training Intensity, Repetitions, Sets, Rest Intervals, Supersets (00:16:24) Sponsor: AG1 (00:17:48) Hypertrophy vs Strength Training Recovery (00:20:03) Training Volume & Frequency for Hypertrophy (00:21:56) Hypertrophy Rep Ranges, Frequency & Recovery; Cell Mechanisms (00:25:28) Sponsor: Eight Sleep (00:26:46) Tool: 3 x 5 Protocol; Power vs Strength (00:28:23) Mental Awareness in Training; Mind-Muscle Connection (00:31:25) Activating Muscle Groups, Awareness, Tool: Eccentric Overload (00:33:40) Perform Podcast: Season 3 (00:34:04) Tool: Resistance Training Breathing & Post-Training (00:38:20) Acknowledgments Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices🧬 DOWNLOAD THE PDF SUMMARY:Don't miss the specific dosages and timing protocols discussed today. Get the full visual guide and supplement breakdown here:👇https://goo.su/VOTEbVerified Science Resources.