Ask Andy Galpin about exercise dose

Ph.D., a guest on Andrew Huberman, Bryan Johnson, Mark Hyman, Peter Attia, Rhonda Patrick, and Steven Bartlett.

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  1. What is the minimum number of sets per muscle per week?

    “the kind of minimum number we're going to look for here is 10 working sets per week”

    ▶ 3:12:32 · Dr. Andy Galpin: Optimal Protocols to Build Strength & Grow Muscles | Huberman Lab Guest Series · Andrew Huberman's channel

  2. What rep range builds the most muscle?

    “if you want to really maximize hypertrophy I would probably spend most of your time in the 8 to 15 repetition per set range you can go up to 30

    ▶ 3:53:20 · Dr. Andy Galpin: Optimal Protocols to Build Strength & Grow Muscles | Huberman Lab Guest Series · Andrew Huberman's channel

  3. How long should you rest between sets for hypertrophy?

    “if you're going to train for hypertrophy it's probably best to stay in the 2-minute range at most”

    ▶ 3:33:41 · Dr. Andy Galpin: Optimal Protocols to Build Strength & Grow Muscles | Huberman Lab Guest Series · Andrew Huberman's channel

  4. How heavy do you have to lift to gain strength?

    “if you're trying to go for strength and you're below 70% you're not really going to be improving strength because the total mass is not heavy enough”

    ▶ 1:55:52 · Dr. Andy Galpin: Optimal Protocols to Build Strength & Grow Muscles | Huberman Lab Guest Series · Andrew Huberman's channel

  5. How much cardio can you do without blocking muscle growth?

    “a moderate intensity for a moderate duration say 70% of your maximum heart rate for 25 minutes it's unlikely to do much damage in terms of blocking hypertrophy”

    ▶ 4:02:37 · Dr. Andy Galpin: Optimal Protocols to Build Strength & Grow Muscles | Huberman Lab Guest Series · Andrew Huberman's channel

  6. What is the 3 to 5 rule for strength training?

    3 to five days per week 3 to five exercises 3 to five reps per set three to five total sets and then three to five minutes rest between each”

    ▶ 55:57 · 250 ‒ Training principles for longevity | Andy Galpin, Ph.D. (PART II) · Peter Attia's channel

The episodes

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Episode Show Length Aired
Essentials: How to Build Strength, Muscle Size & Endurance | Dr. Andy Galpin Andrew Huberman 34 min Apr 2026
Why You Are TIRED All The Time | Dr. Andy Galpin Mark Hyman 113 min Jun 2025
Dr. Andy Galpin: The Optimal Diet, Supplement, & Recovery Protocol for Peak Performance Rhonda Patrick 228 min Apr 2025
Exercise Scientist Dismantles My Longevity Workout (Dr. Andy Galpin) Bryan Johnson 68 min Nov 2024
The "do nots" of strength training | Peter Attia and Andy Galpin Peter Attia 10 min Jul 2024
Changes in muscle and muscular function that occur with aging | Peter Attia and Andy Galpin Peter Attia 6 min Jun 2024
What is muscle hypertrophy? | Peter Attia and Andy Galpin Peter Attia 8 min Mar 2024
The difference between fast-twitch and slow-twitch muscles | Peter Attia and Andy Galpin Peter Attia 12 min Mar 2024
The Muscle Growth Doctor: Exercise At Night Is A Terrible Idea! Grip Strength = Disease! Andy Galpin Steven Bartlett 148 min Feb 2024
How to properly incorporate isometric exercises into a workout | Peter Attia and Andy Galpin Peter Attia 15 min Feb 2024
How to gain muscle and strength if you're untrained and out of shape | Peter Attia and Andy Galpin Peter Attia 26 min Feb 2024
How muscle growth works | Peter Attia & Andy Galpin Peter Attia 8 min Aug 2023
Differences in strength & power sports | Peter Attia & Andy Galpin Peter Attia 8 min Aug 2023
A training plan for the “centenarian athlete” | Andy Galpin & Peter Attia Peter Attia 10 min Jun 2023
250 ‒ Training principles for longevity | Andy Galpin, Ph.D. (PART II) Peter Attia 190 min Apr 2023
Dr. Andy Galpin: Optimal Nutrition & Supplementation for Fitness | Huberman Lab Guest Series Andrew Huberman 185 min Feb 2023
Dr. Andy Galpin: Maximize Recovery to Achieve Fitness & Performance Goals | Huberman Lab Andrew Huberman 185 min Feb 2023
Dr. Andy Galpin: Optimize Your Training Program for Fitness & Longevity | Huberman Lab Guest Series Andrew Huberman 186 min Feb 2023
Dr. Andy Galpin: How to Build Physical Endurance & Lose Fat | Huberman Lab Guest Series Andrew Huberman 228 min Feb 2023
Dr. Andy Galpin: Optimal Protocols to Build Strength & Grow Muscles | Huberman Lab Guest Series Andrew Huberman 279 min Jan 2023
239 ‒ The science of strength, muscle, and training for longevity | Andy Galpin, Ph.D. (PART I) Peter Attia 175 min Jan 2023
Dr. Andy Galpin: How to Assess & Improve All Aspects of Your Fitness | Huberman Lab Guest Series Andrew Huberman 121 min Jan 2023
Dr. Andy Galpin: How to Build Strength, Muscle Size & Endurance Andrew Huberman 211 min Mar 2022

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