Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer, Justin Andrews, Doug Egge
2665: Why “Science-Based” Lifting Is Killing Your Gains
28 minutes Posted Aug 18, 2025 at 12:00 am.
Why “Science-Based” Lifting Is Killing Your Gains Exercise is nuanced: don’t discount the experience of people who have been doing it for a long time.
7 Reasons “Science-Based” Lifting Is Killing Your Gains #1 - The people in the studies aren’t like you.
#2 – Studies aren’t run “forever.”
#3 - They don’t consider human psychology.
#4 - Great science-based programming may be inappropriate for you.
#5 - The “winning” formula doesn’t tell the whole story.
#6 - They don’t know what to test.
#7 - They aren’t testing everything.
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Why “Science-Based” Lifting Is Killing Your Gains Exercise is nuanced: don’t discount the experience of people who have been doing it for a long time. (1:10) 7 Reasons “Science-Based” Lifting Is Killing Your Gains #1 - The people in the studies aren’t like you. (6:32) #2 – Studies aren’t run “forever.” (8:55) #3 - They don’t consider human psychology. (13:54) #4 - Great science-based programming may be inappropriate for you. (17:06) #5 - The “winning” formula doesn’t tell the whole story. (19:43) #6 - They don’t know what to test. (21:16) #7 - They aren’t testing everything. (23:04) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Pre-Alcohol by ZBiotics for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Promo code MINDPUMP25 for 15% off first-time purchasers on either one-time purchases, (3, 6, 12-packs) or subscriptions (6, 12-pack) ** Special Promotion: Buy MAPS Anabolic, Get MAPS Old Time Strength for FREE! 60% Off Retail! (Ends Sunday August 24th) Mind Pump #1897: Why Phasing Your Workouts Is So Important & How to Properly Switch It Up Mind Pump #2015: How to Apply Advanced Training Techniques to Build More Muscle Mind Pump #2656: Machines Vs. Free Weight… The Final Debate! & More (Listener Live Coaching) Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Dr. Rhonda Patrick (@foundmyfitness) Instagram