# Essentials: How to Build Strength, Muscle Size & Endurance | Dr. Andy Galpin

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Podcast: [Huberman Lab](https://stenobird.com/podcast/huberman-lab-7814519)
Published: 2026-04-02T08:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. Andy Galpin, PhD, Executive Director of the Human Performance Center at Parker University and an expert in building strength and muscle size (hypertrophy). We cover the core principles and protocols for building strength and muscle, including science-based guidance on reps, sets, frequency and rest intervals. We also discuss how breathing and mental focus can enhance training and how post-workout downregulation can speed recovery. Read the show notes at hubermanlab.com. Subscribe to Perform with Dr. Andy Galpin at performpodcast.com. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman LMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/huberman Eight Sleep: https://eightsleep.com/huberman Timestamps (00:00:00) Andy Galpin (00:00:39) 9 Exercise Adaptations; Progressive Overload (00:03:53) Progressive Overload, One-Rep Max, Soreness, Tool: Modifiable Variables (00:08:39) Sponsor: LMNT (00:10:12) Full-Body Workout, Exercise Selection (00:12:44) Training Intensity, Repetitions, Sets, Rest Intervals, Supersets (00:16:24) Sponsor: AG1 (00:17:48) Hypertrophy vs Strength Training Recovery (00:20:03) Training Volume & Frequency for Hypertrophy (00:21:56) Hypertrophy Rep Ranges, Frequency & Recovery; Cell Mechanisms (00:25:28) Sponsor: Eight Sleep (00:26:46) Tool: 3 x 5 Protocol; Power vs Strength (00:28:23) Mental Awareness in Training; Mind-Muscle Connection (00:31:25) Activating Muscle Groups, Awareness, Tool: Eccentric Overload (00:33:40) Perform Podcast: Season 3 (00:34:04) Tool: Resistance Training Breathing & Post-Training (00:38:20) Acknowledgments Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 🧬 DOWNLOAD THE PDF SUMMARY: Don't miss the specific dosages and timing protocols…

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