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Can You Build Size AND Strength?
Wits & Weights | Fat Loss, Nutrition, & Strength Training for Lifters
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Can you train for both muscle size and strength at the same time, or do you have to choose one?
In this bonus from the Facebook Group Monthly Q&A, I answer Mike's question about powerbuilding and whether it's possible to optimize for both goals simultaneously.
To ask your own question or get the other 3 answers this month (on balancing running, lifting, and plyos when time is tight, the creatine/coffee debate, and de-bloating after indulging in fun foods), join the free Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/witsandweights
Resources Mentioned:
- Episode: Strength vs. Hypertrophy (The 65% Threshold for Lifters Chasing PRs vs. Muscle Size) | Ep 297
- Join Physique University to get the IRONCLAD and RESOLUTE powerbuilding programs: witsandweights.com/physique
Got Questions? Join the Wits & Weights Facebook community and drop your question for the next #AskPhilip!
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Chapters
1. Bonus Q&A Setup (00:00:00)
2. Mike’s Background and Goals (00:00:39)
3. Smith Machine vs. Free Weights (00:02:55)
4. Can You Gain Size and Strength Together (00:04:27)
5. Programming, Volume, and Progression (00:05:38)
6. Recovery, Safety, and Next Steps (00:07:40)
7. Community and Program Resources (00:08:17)
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