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July 16, 2025 29 mins
In this episode, Dr. Rena Malik, MD welcomes fitness expert Mike Isratel to explore the secrets behind effective strength training and muscle growth. Together, they break down the biggest mistakes people make in the gym, from neglecting full range of motion to stopping workouts too far from failure, and offer actionable tips for maximizing results. The conversation also dives into the most effective exercises for glute development, the differences between strength and hypertrophy training, and the critical role of consistency. Beyond fitness, Dr. Malik and Dr. Isratel engage in an honest discussion about anabolic steroid use, emphasizing transparency around benefits, significant health risks, and the importance of informed decision-making. Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content: renamalik.supercast.com Schedule an appointment with me: https://www.renamalikmd.com/appointments ▶️Chapters: 00:00 – Common Gym Mistakes 01:10 – Training for Glute Growth 04:13 – Effective Glute Exercises 09:36 – Strength vs. Hypertrophy 12:16 – Muscle Health Benefits 14:43 – Anabolic Steroid Use 22:59 – Honest Conversations on Drugs & Porn Stay connected with Dr. Mike Israetel on social media for daily insights and updates. Don’t miss out—follow him now and check out these links! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drmikeisraetel/?hl=en and https://www.instagram.com/drmikeclips/?hl=en Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/michael.israetel/ RP Strength’s IG - https://www.instagram.com/rpstrength/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@RenaissancePeriodization X - https://x.com/RPstrength Website - https://rpstrength.com To learn more about Dr. Mike and access free guides from RP Strength, click here: http://rpstrength.com/mike Let's Connect!: WEBSITE: http://www.renamalikmd.com YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@RenaMalikMD INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/RenaMalikMD TWITTER: http://twitter.com/RenaMalikMD FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/RenaMalikMD/ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/renadmalik PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/renamalikmd/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/RenaMalikMD ------------------------------------------------------ DISCLAIMER: This podcast is purely educational and does not constitute medical advice. The content of this podcast is my personal opinion, and not that of my employer(s). Use of this information is at your own risk. Rena Malik, M.D. will not assume any liability for any direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of information contained in this podcast including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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