The Ultimate Pre-Workout Warm-Up for Muscle Growth & Body Recomp | Ep. 119

24/09/2025 25 min
The Ultimate Pre-Workout Warm-Up for Muscle Growth & Body Recomp | Ep. 119

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→ Get a FREE Month of Coaching (Podcast Special) | What’s the best warm-up for muscle growth?Most people waste time foam rolling, stretching, or jogging before lifting. In this episode, we break down what the science (and real-world experience) says about warm-ups that actually improve training performance.You’ll learn why most warm-ups don’t help (or even hurt progress), how to structure yours for strength and hypertrophy, and the exact warm-up protocol we use with clients for better results in less time.Timestamps: 00:10 – Most people are warming up wrong 01:05 – Free month of coaching (podcast-only offer) 01:50 – Why foam rolling is (mostly) useless 04:00 – When stretching becomes counterproductive 05:00 – Why cardio before lifting backfires 06:15 – What to do instead: simple warm-up structure 08:20 – Dynamic drills for upper and lower body 12:20 – The warm-up that matters most: ramp-up sets 16:50 – Examples for warm up sets 20:30 – Warming up for isolation/accessory work 24:30 – When to break the rules + final takeaways→ Get a FREE Month of Coaching (Podcast Special) → Book a Free Body Recomp Strategy Call → Get My Free Body Recomp Guide → Follow Kade on Instagram

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