How to Build Muscle Masterclass with Professor Brad Schoenfeld
How to Build Muscle Masterclass with Professor Brad Schoenfeld  
Podcast: The Dr. Layne Norton Podcast
Published On: Mon Sep 08 2025
Description: Learn how to build muscle from the world's most renowned researcher on muscle growth, Professor Brad Schoenfeld. In this absolute masterclass, Dr. Schoenfeld lays out the non-negotiables for muscle growth, what matters most, what matters least, and how to practically implement these recommendations. If you care about building muscle, you do not want to miss this episode.SPONSORS• Workout Builder – Customized training programs for all experience levels: https://biolayne.com/workout-builder• REPS Research Review: https://biolayne.com/repsLAYNE'S COMPANIESCarbon Diet Coach: https://joincarbon.com/podcastOutwork Nutrition: https://outworknutrition.comREPS Research Review: https://biolayne.com/repsWorkout Builder: https://biolayne.com/workout-builderTeam Biolayne: https://biolayne.com/online-coachingPhysique Coaching Academy: https://physiquecoachingacademy.comFOLLOW LAYNEhttp://www.facebook.com/laynenortonhttp://www.twitter.com/biolaynehttp://www.instagram.com/biolayneFOLLOW BRADhttps://www.instagram.com/bradschoenfeldphdhttp://www.twitter.com/bradschoenfeldTIMESTAMPS0:00:00 - Intro0:03:20 - How Brad Got Started0:08:24 - Vanity vs Health0:14:46 - Muscle Quality0:16:54 - Muscle and Insulin Resistance0:22:00 - Most Important Thing for Hypertrophy0:23:38 - Training to Failure0:34:51 - Misinformation on Social Media0:39:02 - Mechanical Tension0:46:21 - Training Volume0:52:24 - Workout Builder0:54:45 - Dose Response0:59:27 - Overtraining1:07:19 - Muscle Damage and Soreness1:14:35 - Mechanisms vs Outcomes1:19:52 - Cortisol1:21:15 - Acute vs Chronic1:24:04 - Mechanisms vs Outcomes1:25:43 - REPS Research Review1:26:32 - Research on Volume1:34:01 - Training Frequency1:40:06 - Range of Motion1:46:27 - Intensity Tricks1:50:32 - Rep Cadence1:58:03 - Exercise Selection2:04:43 - Final Question2:13:53 - OutroSHOW NOTEShttps://biolayne.com/podcasts/dr-layne-norton-podcast/how-to-build-muscle-masterclass-with-professor-brad-schoenfeld-episode-10