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In this myth-busting episode, Harry explains why eating less isn’t always the answer to fat loss and how increasing your calories strategically can actually help you get leaner, faster.

If you're stuck in a plateau, this episode could be the wake-up call you need.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• 🍽️ Eating Less ≠ Always Better
  Most people think less food = more fat loss, but that often leads to muscle loss or stalled progress.
• 📉 Fat Loss Plateaus Are Real
  If the scale isn’t moving despite strict dieting and training, your metabolism may have adapted.
• 📈 The Real Fix: Eat More (Smartly)
  Reverse dieting back to maintenance calories restores energy, hormone levels, and fat-burning capacity.
• 🔁 Adaptation Works Both Ways
  Just as your body adapts to fewer calories by slowing down, it adapts to more food by speeding up.
• ⚙️ Create a Bigger Deficit with Higher Intake
  Once your new maintenance is higher, you can drop into a deficit that’s both bigger and more sustainable.
• 🧠 Recover Mentally Too
  Don’t just wait until you physically feel ready to re-enter a deficit when you mentally feel motivated again.

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In this episode of the Lift Podcast, Harry reveals how most lifters are training their upper chest wrong—and how a simple grip change or equipment tweak can dramatically boost growth.

If you’ve been stuck with slow chest gains, this one small shift in execution could double your results.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

🧠 1. Upper Chest = Shoulder Flexion

• The main function of the upper chest is shoulder flexion (arms overhead), not adduction (arms toward midline).
• Most incline pressing doesn’t emphasize this properly.

🛠️ 2. Use a Neutral Grip

• Tucking elbows and using a neutral grip (palms facing you) targets the upper chest better.
• This naturally shifts the movement toward more shoulder flexion.

🏋️ 3. Best Exercise Swaps

• Best: Incline chest press machine with neutral grip.
• Next Best: Shoulder press machine leaned back with neutral grip.
• Do this at least once a week for noticeable results.

📅 4. Weekly Chest Strategy Example

• Day 1: Chest fly
• Day 2: Incline press (neutral grip)
• Day 3: Flat chest press (neutral grip)
• This setup covers all regions of the chest effectively.

🔁 5. Train by Function, Not Just Angle

• Don't obsess over incline degrees—train the muscle by its function.
• Just one adjustment per week can lead to major gains.

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Episode Summary:

In this episode of the Lift Podcast, Coach Harry breaks down the science of training volume—how much is too much, what the latest research really says, and why weekly set targets can be misleading. Whether you’re an intermediate lifter hitting a plateau or just trying to optimize your growth, this episode gives you a clear blueprint for smarter, more effective workouts.

Key Takeaways:

🔑 Key Takeaways:

📈 1. It’s Not Just About Weekly Sets

• Forget aiming for 10–20 sets per muscle per week. Instead, focus on recovery between sessions and the per workout volume.

⏱️ 2. Train Muscles 2–3x/Week for Best Growth

• Muscle protein synthesis is elevated for ~48 hours after a workout. That’s your window to recover and grow—before you hit the muscle again.

🧠 3. More Volume Isn’t Always Better

• Going over 6 hard sets in one workout leads to fatigue, not more gains. Your volume needs depend on frequency: more sessions = fewer sets per workout.

💥 4. Track Progress by Strength, Not Soreness

• If you’re not getting stronger (hitting PRs), you’re not growing. Advanced lifters should still be progressing on at least some lifts weekly.

🛠️ 5. Volume Should Match Your Split

• Bro Split (6+ days): Higher volume per muscle is fine.
• Upper/Lower (3–4 days): Aim for 4–6 hard sets per muscle/workout.
• Full Body (3x/week): Keep it low—2–3 hard sets per muscle each day.

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In this episode of the Lift Podcast, Coach Harry breaks down the most effective 4-day workout splits for building muscle while managing time and fatigue. Whether you’re short on training days or just want something new, he shares two smart, science-backed approaches that prioritize frequency and flexibility, so you keep progressing without spending all week in the gym.

Key Takeaways:

🔹 Training 4 Days Still Works
You can grow just as effectively in 4 days if each muscle group is trained at least 2x/week.

🔹 Split 1: Upper / Lower
Classic and effective. Structure each day based on your priorities (e.g. arms first if you want them to grow most).

🔹 Split 2: Anterior / Posterior
A fun and unique split:

• Day 1: Posterior (back, hamstrings, biceps)
  
   
• Day 2: Anterior (chest, quads, triceps)
  Split shoulders across both days. Great fatigue management and novelty.

🔹 Exercise Order Matters
Start workouts with the muscle group you want to grow most for better results.

🔹 Bottom Line
As long as you’re hitting each muscle at least twice per week, the split you choose can be flexible—and even fun.

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In this episode of the Lift Podcast, Coach Harry breaks down his top three recommended training splits for anyone training five days per week. Whether your goal is muscle growth, better recovery, or just finding a plan that fits your schedule, you’ll walk away with a clear structure to follow. These splits maximize gains, minimize fatigue, and give you the flexibility to tailor training to your goals and lifestyle.

Key Takeaways:

🔹 Fewer Days ≠ Less Progress
Training 5 days can be just as effective as 6 if volume is maintained.

🔹 Split 1: Modified Push Pull Legs
Push, Pull, Legs, then Upper/Lower. Hits all muscle groups 2x/week with solid recovery.

🔹 Split 2: Upper/Lower Specialization
Alternate upper and lower days—great for prioritizing either upper or lower body growth.

🔹 Split 3: Specialist Split
Back/Hamstrings, Chest/Arms, Quads/Delts, then Upper/Lower. Efficient, balanced, and easier leg recovery.

Call to Action:

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Episode Summary:

In Episode 1 of this multi-part series on training splits, Coach Harry breaks down the top 3 best 6-day training splits—perfect for maximizing muscle growth and recovery. Whether you're focused on arms, want to avoid leg-day fatigue, or just want to build a well-rounded physique, there's a split for you. He covers the science behind frequency, volume, and recovery and offers detailed programming advice you can start applying right away.

Key Takeaways:

🏋️‍♂️ Top 3 Six-Day Splits:

1. Upper / Lower High Frequency

• Train each muscle 3x/week
• Low volume per session (2 sets per muscle)
• Great for advanced lifters focused on strength

1. Push / Pull / Legs

• Classic and balanced
• Train each muscle 2x/week with full recovery
• Prioritize weak points by placing them first in your session

1. Signature Split (Harry’s Pick)

• Day 1: Back + Hamstrings
• Day 2: Chest + Arms
• Day 3: Quads + Delts + Calves
• Splits leg volume for better recovery and allows for great arm focus
   

✅ Stick to one split for 12 weeks and focus on progressive overload

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Trying to build bigger biceps and triceps? In this episode, Coach Harry breaks down exactly how to milk maximum arm growth out of your training routine.

From training frequency to smart exercise selection and strategic workout order, you'll walk away with a science-backed, actionable plan to build bigger arms—fast.

Whether you’re new to lifting or have hit a plateau, this is your playbook for arm gains.

Key Takeaways:

💪 1. Train Arms More Often
✅ Arms recover quicker because they create less fatigue.
✅ Train them almost daily with just 2 hard sets per session.
✅ Use a push-pull-legs split to rotate biceps and triceps work throughout the week.

🧠 2. Load in the Lengthened Position
✅ Muscles grow best when stretched under load.
✅ Biceps: Use exercises like incline curls, cable curls, and machine preacher curls.
✅ Triceps: Prioritize overhead extensions, skull crushers with incline, and cable work.

🎯 3. Prioritize Arm Training First
✅ Start your workouts with biceps or triceps for best results.
✅ You’ll be fresh, stronger, and able to push progression when it matters most.
✅ Don’t worry about a slight drop in chest/back performance—your goal is arms.

Call to Action:

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Episode Summary:

In episode 3 of the Six Pack Secrets mini-series, Coach Harry breaks down the most misunderstood part of fat loss—nutrition.

You’ll learn why slow and steady fat loss isn’t the answer, and how using a Mini Cut Protocol can help you get shredded faster without burnout, binges, or endless cardio. If you’ve ever hit a fat loss plateau, this episode gives you the strategy to break through and actually keep your results long-term.

Key Takeaways:

🔥 Quick Fat Loss = Sustainable Fat Loss

⚙️ The Mini Cut Protocol
 

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Episode Summary:

Think cardio is the key to a six pack? Think again. In Episode 2 of the Six Pack Secrets mini-series, Coach Harry breaks down the truth about cardio and fat loss. Learn why more cardio doesn’t always mean more results—and why your daily step count is the real game-changer when it comes to getting shredded.

Key Takeaways:

🚶‍♂️ 1. Low vs. High Intensity Cardio

🧠 2. The Problem with HIIT for Fat Loss

🎯 3. Steps Are King for Consistent Fat Loss

🔥 4. You Don’t Have to Run Yourself Into the Ground
 

Call to Action:

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Episode Summary:

In this first episode of the Six Pack Secrets mini-series, Coach Harry dives deep into what it really takes to build visible abs through training. Forget the high-rep circuits and “ab burners” you see on social media - Harry breaks down the anatomy, training principles, and exact exercises you need to develop a defined core. You’ll walk away with a science-backed, no-fluff plan to build a six pack that actually shows.

Key Takeaways:

• 💡 1. Target the Right Muscle
• 🏋️ 2. Load It Like Any Other Muscle
• ⏱ 3. Train Core First in Your Workout
• 📅 4. Frequency Over Volume

🎯 5. Strong Core = Visible Abs (Even at Higher Body Fat)

Call to Action:

If you got value, do me a MASSIVE favour and subscribe to the LIFT podcast. We will never run ads here, so the only way this grows is through word of mouth.

If you want help to drop 5kg in the next 6 weeks and start putting on muscle FAST using science, send me a DM on Instagram with the word 'GAMEPLAN,' and I'll send you some details.

You can find my Instagram here: @Harry_tmp