Perform with Dr. Andy Galpin: Why Muscle Matters & How to Build It

Published: June 19, 2024, 8 a.m.

I'm honored to share Episode 2 of the first season of Perform with Dr. Andy Galpin.\nDr. Andy Galpin is a tenured full professor at California State University, Fullerton, where he co-directs the Center for Sport Performance and leads the Biochemistry and Molecular Exercise Physiology Laboratory.\nAndy is both a friend and a colleague, and I'm delighted to have assisted in the creation of this podcast. I'm certain you'll both enjoy and learn from it.\nSeason 1 features 10 episodes, airing every Wednesday for 10 weeks. Dr. Galpin will cover everything from building strength, the importance of strength for long-term health, the science of breathing, the benefits of sleep extension, genetic testing for personalized training, and nutrition for injury recovery.\nWhile we have Episode 2 of Perform with Dr. Andy Galpin here, please be sure to subscribe and follow Perform with Dr. Andy Galpin on your preferred platform.\nShow notes for this episode can be found at performpodcast.com.\nTimestamps\n00:00:00 Introduction from Dr. Andrew Huberman\n00:01:06 Skeletal Muscle\n00:04:06 Sponsors: Absolute Rest & Momentous\n00:07:20 Quantity & Quality; Organ System; Health & Performance\n00:12:58 Plasticity, \u201cLook Good, Feel Good, Play Good\u201d; Muscle Types\n00:15:46 What is Muscle?, Muscle Fibers, Tendon\n00:21:37 Muscle Fiber Number, Hyperplasia, Anabolic Steroids, Age\n00:24:03 Myonuclei & Adaptability\n00:26:27 Muscle Fiber Types, Variable Muscle Functions\n00:32:24 Fiber Type & Lifestyle Factors\n00:34:54 Sponsors: David Protein & AG1\n00:37:37 Age & Muscle Loss, Slow vs. Fast-Twitch Fibers; Motor Units\n00:46:36 Muscle Size vs. Muscle Strength, Quantity vs. Quality\n00:50:56 Investigate: Muscle Quantity, Fat-Free Mass Index (FFMI)\n00:56:21 FFMI, Elite Athletes, Muscle Mass\n01:00:59 Muscle Asymmetry; Too Much Muscle Possible?\n01:03:49 Interpret: Muscle Mass, FFMI Calculations & Percentiles\n01:09:28 Tool: Intervene - Increase Muscle Mass, 72-Hour Rule\n01:15:27 Sponsors: Maui Nui & Renaissance Periodization\n01:17:51 Investigate: Muscle Quality & 4 Movement Principles\n01:23:34 Muscle Quality & 3 Performance Principles\xa0\n01:26:42 Interpret: Muscle Speed, Age\n01:32:45 Muscle Power, Vertical Jump, Broad Jump\n01:36:17 Muscle Strength, Powerlifting Elite, Bench Press, Leg Press, Grip Strength\n01:44:05 Increasing Strength, Improve Health & Longevity\n01:46:44 Tool: Intervene - Improve Muscle Quality, 4 Training Principles, 3-to-5 Rule\n01:53:56 Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Subscribe & Reviews, Sponsors, YouTube Feedback, Social Media\n01:56:10 Conclusion from Dr. Andrew Huberman\nDisclaimer