Episode Details

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!

In today's episode, we have a special guest, Lauren Colenso-Semple, who will guide us through the comparison of Machines vs Free Weights, Functional Training, and the Hypertrophy Differences between men and women. 

Lauren brings research-based insights and debunks some myths around this topic. She sheds light on the benefits of each approach, providing a comprehensive understanding of how to tailor workouts for optimal results. 

If you’re curious to learn more, make sure not to miss this episode!

Let’s talk about:

• Introduction about Lauren Colenso-Semple
• Lauren’s training & nutrition
• Research around machines and free weights
• Benefits of using machine-based exercises for hypertrophy
• What to look for in a machine for hypertrophy
• Ratio: Free Weights to Cables 
• Fatigue costs
• Hypertrophy and strength gains 
• Main takeaway about machines and free weights
• Functional training
• Unilateral training
• Core stability
• Back exercises
• Postpartum
• Hypertrophy Differences between men and women
• Misconception about women lifting heavy weights
• Conclusion and where to find Lauren

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