Does spot reduction work? Will your muscles grow faster if you confuse them? And does fasted cardio burn more fat?

In today's episode, we look into a new article published in the Strength and Conditioning Journal, and discuss ten popular bodybuilding myths to see which ones can be debunked.

Timestamps:

• 04:15 - Myth 1: Periodization is necessary to maximize muscle growth
• 08:15 - Myth 2: Muscle confusion leads to optimal muscle growth
• 13:30 - Myth 3: Training to failure is required to gain muscle
• 18:30 - Myth 4: Cardio training will significantly harm muscle growth
• 23:45 - Myth 5: Lifting will make women bulky
• 27:45 - Myth 6: Bodybuilders need to follow strict and restrictive diets
• 33:00 - Myth 7: You need to eat every three hours
• 35:45 - Myth 8: You need to consume protein immediately after your workout
• 39:15 - Myth 9: You can target specific areas to lose body fat
• 44:00 - Myth 10: Fasted cardio burns more fat

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