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How your genetics influence your gains

  • Steve Hall from Revive Stronger podcast interviews author on the impact of genetics on strength training.
  • Discussed misconceptions like 'hardgainers' and the real role of genetics in muscle development.
  • Conversation about genetic factors affecting the rate of adaptation to training.
  • Questioned if elite level can be achieved without good genetics, and if work ethic can be genetically influenced.
  • Explored the role of genetics in fat loss and how it changes with age.
  • Addressed the idea of a 'genetic limit' to muscle growth and introduced the Fat Free Mass Index (FFMI).
  • Debates the usefulness of getting caught up in scientific details versus focusing on hard training.
  • Emphasizes focusing on individuals who achieved results through hard work rather than solely on genetically gifted.
  • Discussion on limitations of studies not including larger participants, and introduction of a new calculator specific for females.
  • Encourages evaluating personal progress and maximizing potential within individual genetic boundaries.
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