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Learn about strength training, muscle growth, fitness, and health from The Strength Log podcast. Your hosts, Daniel Richter and Philip Wildenstam, are two Swedes who have spent decades lifting weights and an unreasonable amount of time reading studies about lifting weights. We break down the science, answer listener questions, and help you get bigger and stronger without making this whole gym thin... more

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Latest Episodes

Can intermittent fasting help you build muscle without gaining too much fat? In today's episode, we review a new 12-week study comparing lifters who bulked with an eight-hour eating window to lifters who could eat whenever they wanted.

But the mo... more

If you add muscle mass to your pecs, will that mean you'll also be able to lift more weight in the bench press?

In today's episode, we look at a new study of Paralympic bench pressers that measured their pecs, triceps, and arm length, and then comp... more

If you train your legs hard, could they steal gains from your upper body? In today's episode, we discuss a new study that put the idea of muscles competing for growth to the test by having one group train only their biceps and another train both the... more

How many calories does your body actually need to build muscle? In today's episode, we discuss a new paper that attempts to calculate the energy cost of building a kilogram of muscle, from the energy stored in the new tissue to the surprisingly high ... more

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Daniel Richter
Host of The Strength Log; Strength Log
Philip Wildenstam
Co-host, certified nutrition coach; Host of The Strength Log

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 978 ratings
  • Awesome podcast

    I truly love these podcasts, your app, and am now following on instagram. I am an older lady training for being elderly. Thanks for all that you do from Ohio, USA

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Untrained but working on it
    United Statesa year ago
  • Greatest strength training podcast 💪

    Highly articulate and informative podcast about strength training with a sense of humor between the hosts. A lot of factchecking and relatively easy explanations about knowhow and how to go about study’s regarding training.

    Highly recommended 👌

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Teddan01
    Swedena year ago
  • Informative

    Basics and a bit… yeah.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Sh00wtime
    Swedena year ago
  • Hard to…

    Take philip serious in any terms of training when you just simply look at him using your own biceps argument. Presenting yourself as a certified nutrition being pretty obese…

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    User 0008
    Swedena year ago
  • reliable information, clearly expressed.

    I am a medical and nursing professional, and Dan and Philip are some of my main go-to guys for knowledgeable, research based information regarding strength training. I appreciate their analyses of research articles, something you don’t see very often done rigorously. These gentlemen know their stuff and I appreciate their sharing it with us.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anon20162016
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners praise the show for being evidence-based and well-researched.
Fans appreciate practical, app-integrated training guidance.
Humor and approachable delivery are frequently highlighted.

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The Muscle Growth Paradox
Q: Is it better to take reps to failure only in the last set rather than in every set?
It depends on the context; pushing to failure boosts muscle stimulus but increases recovery demands, so for most people a plan with occasional near-failure in some sets (often the last) balances stimulus and recovery.
The Muscle Growth Paradox
Q: How well does an 1RM calculator substitute a proper 1RM attempt, and does rep selection affect its accuracy?
An 1RM calculator can approximate strength well for many people, especially if you input recent, representative reps; it's less accurate for highly specialized training patterns, but it's useful for planning and tracking progress.
The Muscle Growth Paradox
Q: Is it true that three to four sets of two to three reps can build strength, and is that the best long-term strategy?
Yes, three to four sets of two to three reps can build strength, and it's an efficient approach, but most lifters will eventually benefit from incorporating medium to higher reps as they advance to continue making gains.
How Many Calories Does It Take to Build a Kilogram of Muscle?
Q: If my strength is unchanged during a diet, should my muscle mass also be?
Maintaining strength during a diet is a positive sign for preserving muscle, but switching to a purely strength-focused program during a cut is not necessarily beneficial; continue training for muscle growth and ensure all muscle groups are trained while in a deficit.
How Many Calories Does It Take to Build a Kilogram of Muscle?
Q: Can you out train a bad diet?
It's possible for extreme endurance athletes to out-train a bad diet, but for the average person it's very hard or unsustainable; staying in caloric balance with smart training generally yields the best weight management outcomes.

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Two Swedish hosts discuss strength training, evidence-based fitness science, nutrition, and app-guided training. Across episodes they cover injury prevention, fat loss, muscle gain, running, deadlifts, and practical programming with data-driven insights and humor. The format blends research critique with personal experience and a clear promotion of their Strength Log app, making complex topics accessible to both enthusiasts and professionals. Noteworthy elements include a pragmatic stance on popular training methods, emphasis on tracking progress, and a casual, approachable tone that appeals to a broad audience of lifters and health-minded listeners.

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