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Building muscle can seem like a confusing process.

Some people say you need to use high reps in your workouts, others say you should just focus on getting strong.

Some say you need to eat a high-protein diet, others say it doesn\u2019t matter.

Some say you need to eat a meal immediately before and/or after your workout, others say you just have to eat enough calories throughout the day.

How are you supposed to know who\u2019s right?

Well, one way to sift through this muddle of facts, opinions, and pap is to zero in on exactly what you\u2019re going for.

And if your goal is to build muscle, then you need to understand that all of these strategies are really aimed at one thing: muscle protein synthesis.

What\u2019s that, you wonder?

Well, that\u2019s what you\u2019re going to learn in this podcast.

You\u2019re going to learn what muscle protein synthesis is, why it\u2019s so important for building muscle, the six best ways to increase muscle protein synthesis, and how to avoid the things that decrease muscle protein synthesis.

Let\u2019s get started.

3:41 - What is muscle protein synthesis?

10:31 - How do calories impair muscle protein synthesis?

14:43 - Why is protein so important to muscle protein synthesis?

23:06 - Which supplements help with muscle protein synthesis?

28:13 - How does sleep affect muscle protein synthesis?

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