#478 The Art of Building Muscle: Why Mechanical Tension is NOT Always The "Be-All, End-All"...

This week's show is a follow-up from last week's discussion on the effectiveness of EMG testing for determining the best hypertrophy exercises. On today's episode Joe explains why "high activation/low mechanical tension" exercises STILL have a place in the muscle building process. He shares 3 specific reasons WHY they're valuable, along with the importance of knowing when to "trust your experience over science". *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS DeFranco-brand supplements [*Use code: MuscleUpJuly] Team Forever Strong [1-Week FREE Trial] Joe D's Instagram (@defrancosgym) BON CHARGE [*Use code: JOED]

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World-renowned strength & conditioning coach Joe DeFranco shares his thoughts on training for peak performance, mindset, and living your passion. As the founder and owner of DeFranco's Gym, he also provides the business knowledge that helped him turn a 500-square-foot storage closet into a global brand. Each week, Joe will educate, motivate and entertain his audience by answering their questions and/or conducting interviews with top athletes, fitness professionals, entrepreneurs, and other highly successful people.