Uploaded December 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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What are the best exercises to build muscle or improve mobility? In this video I sit down with Dr Mike Israetel for a deep dive into his philosophy around arguments and intellectual discussions, optimal lifting & biomechanics and more.

My muscle building programs - join.ganbarumethod.com/programs/muscle-building-workouts

Check out Dr Mike's channel here @RenaissancePeriodization
Dr Mike's Instagram - instagram.com/drmikeisraetel

00:00 - Intellectual Influences
18:21 - Things Dr Mike Israetel was wrong about
28:35 - How to stop overthinking your workouts
41:14 - Bad squat technique advice
47:14 - How to balance lifting with BJJ & sports
1:05:07 - Mobility training recommendations
1:15:56 - Mike's closing thoughts