The Cavalier Test - transformative
Summary: One of the most valuable lessons I learned from you is that when training to increase muscle size, instead of focusing on moving weights, it's more effective to challenge the muscles.
Another tip I picked up from my bodybuilder friend Ben Ski is to contract the muscles really hard. This can be tested with the 'cavalier test', where if flexing the muscle causes a cramp-like sensation, it indicates good muscle stimulation.
When exercising, the goal is to aim for this feeling in each repetition.
Episode AI notes
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To increase muscle size, it is more important to challenge muscles than to move weights.
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Certain muscles will grow better and get stronger easier because of their ability to contract hard.