20 Common Bodybuilding Myths Debunked

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20 Bodybuilding Myths Debunked

Bodybuilding Myth #1 (00:52) - You must consume a protein shake or high protein meal as quickly as possible post workout in order to take advantage of the "anabolic window".

Bodybuilding Myth #2 (01:59) - You must "eat big to get big".

Bodybuilding Myth #3 (02:45) - There are specific "muscle building foods" you must eat in order to maximize your gains.

Bodybuilding Myth #4 (03:37) - There are specific "mandatory" muscle building exercises you must perform in order to stimulate hypertrophy effectively.

Bodybuilding Myth #5 (04:40) - Cardio burns muscle.

Bodybuilding Myth #6 (05:28) - Training each muscle only once per week is not an effective way to build muscle.

Bodybuilding Myth #7 (06:28) - Fasted cardio increases fat loss in comparison to fed cardio.

Bodybuilding Myth #8 (07:27) - Delayed onset muscle soreness is a good indicator of having had a successful muscle building workout.

Bodybuilding Myth #9 (08:33) - Weight training stunts growth.

Bodybuilding Myth #10 (09:06) - Eating smaller meals more frequently throughout the day increases metabolic rate and fat loss in comparison to larger meals eaten less frequently.

Bodybuilding Myth #11 (09:44) - Eating before bed will lead to increased fat storage.

Bodybuilding Myth #12 (10:32) - Squats and deadlifts increase testosterone levels which then causes you to gain more muscle throughout your entire body as a result.

Bodybuilding Myth #13 (11:29) - Low reps should be used for increasing muscle size while high reps should be used for increasing muscle definition.

Bodybuilding Myth #14 (12:24) - BCAA's are an effective supplement for preventing muscle breakdown and increasing protein synthesis.

Bodybuilding Myth #15 (13:52) - Intermittent fasting is superior for fat loss in comparison to regular continuous calorie restriction.

Bodybuilding Myth #16 (14:52) - You need to constantly switch up your workouts in order to "shock" or "confuse" your muscles into new growth.

Bodybuilding Myth #17 (15:56) - Low carb diets are inherently superior for fat loss.

Bodybuilding Myth #18 (17:27) - You must avoid alcohol if you want to gain muscle and lose fat effectively.

Bodybuilding Myth #19 (18:47) - Performing direct ab exercises like crunches and leg raises is the key to getting a six pack.

Bodybuilding Myth #20 (19:39) - You can't gain muscle effectively on a vegan diet.

[davegrigsby]

“Just because something isn’t optimal, doesn’t mean it isn’t effective.”
Yes! Thank You!!!

[albussd]

You are generally very eloquent in your communication but this video especially puts on valuable information in such a precise, succinct manner. One of the top fitness channels on YouTube!

[xabierazpiazu]

This guy really doesn't get the credit he deserves! He's legit and his integrity is outstanding

[MarioTomicOfficial]

Man, this list could just go on and on until it's like a 10h video 😂 I remember when I was starting, a guy told me it's critical to separate carbs and fats into different meals and that this would speed up my fat loss. Or that you need to add at least 50 grams of dextrose to your post-workout protein shake to spike the insulin and "send" protein into the muscles lol

[geekaleek]

Sean. You just destroyed 60% of fitness YouTube lol

[crunkybrewster]

This guy needs to be shared and promoted by more people. With all the BS in the fitness industry, it's refreshing to find this channel. I have personally been into fitness for most of my life and so many myths through the years have been debunked. This video hit on many of them

[gabrielzelada]

01:10 Consuming protein during the anabolic window.

02:05 Eat big to get big.

02:47 There are certain foods you must eat too gain muscle

03:40 There are certain exercises you must do to gain muscle

04:40 Cardio burns muscle

05:30 Training a muscle once per week isn't enough

06:30 Fasted cardio burns more fat

07:30 Muscle soreness indicates muscle growth

08:32 Injuries stunts growth

09:10 More frequent meals increases metabolism

09:45 meals consumed layer in the night will create more fat

10:30 Squats and deadlifts increases testosterone

11:30 low reps will make muscle grow high reps will define

12:25 BCAA will increase muscle growth

13:55 Intermittent fasting is better than calorie deficit for fat burning

14:54 You have to constantly change your routine in order to maximize muscle gain

16:01 Low carb diet is better for fat burning

17:27 You must avoid alcohol at all

18:50 performing abs exercises is the only thing you need to have clearly defined abs

19:45 You can't gain muscle on a vegan diet.

[DairyMoos]

Sean- thanks for making this video, I wish I would have known all this years ago. So many myths and it causes a lot of stress when you’re starting out

[Thebearminimum]

Sean I have to say, if it was anyone else, it would have been a very boring 22 min video, but your videos go smoothly .. thanks for all the info man

[rasmusjensen]

I think anyone should listen to this, twice, before ever hitting the gym for the first time. Great stuff.

[TimKollat]

Myth #21: Thomas DeLaure knows what hes talking about

[_Krasnan]

This dude actually gives the best advice, bullshit free and without complaint about uploading. Props to you Sean, you’ve done it, being very genuine in an industry that isn’t

[rivahkillah]

Not going to lie, I used to believe in the first myth. The thing is I still do take my post workout shake immediately afterwards, but that's because I train fasted (and I do that so I don't get the bloated feeling while working out).

[nasanbatjargalsaikhan]

feeling blessed that having reliable fitness information source . Your advice has always been helpful to me .
Thanks Sean !!

[assafnavon]

Amazing video Shawn please do another one like this 🙏🏻 (and one that explain the whole how much sets and reps thing)

[liamdancsics]

Your so knowledgeable. You should be at more subs than this

[DanielA-lpsw]

Whenever I think about giving up, , or disillusioned at my progress I come back to your vids because I forget that nothing that requires work and dedication happens over night... thx...

[Wolfman]

Your point on alcohol consumption and it's effects on not just the body, but the mind as well, definitely hits home for me. I spent the vast majority of the last 10 years drinking at least 3-4 times a week, sometimes more, and having 6 or more drinks each time. I was tired all the time, foggy brained, sore etc. Well, I'm 30 now, and I made the decision that I can't keep living like that, so, while I will still drink on occasions like work/friend/family functions, I no longer drink regularly, not even on weekends. I also now have been going to the gym regularly since the start of the new year, I eat healthier, I've started reading every night before bed, sleeping better, and I feel 1000x better already.
Not to mention, in the past few months I lost 10 pounds simply from cutting out the alcohol.

[anonymousanonymous]

This guy has made me a believer, he actually tells the TRUTH !!! My first sub to a fitness based channel, and with actual reliable useful content hallelujah 👍

[conningdale]

Good video. Answered a number of questions I had wondered about - and looking these things up on the internet gives you so many different answers you end up being totally confused, Very helpful information.