5 Training Mistakes PREVENTING You From Building Muscle | PD Podcast Ep.284

<p><strong>If YOU&#39;RE ready to make real, sustainable change in your life, jump on a free call with us - </strong><a href="https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ToP9TYLE" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ToP9TYLE</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p>Today, we&#39;re talking about five training mistakes that are actually preventing you from building muscle. You may be doing EVERYTHING ELSE right, but if you are doing these five things… Chances are you aren&#39;t seeing growth. And we&#39;re not talking surface-level tips here—this is the wake-up call you need to truly see change. </p><p><br></p><p>Join Alex and Sue as they dive into how to get out of your own way and the two choices you have. Will you keep trying to out-discipline your discomfort or will you learn to embrace support and growth even when the process feels messy and imperfect?</p><p><br></p><p>Have questions for future episodes or a topic you&#39;d like us to cover? Submit them here - <a href="https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7</a></p><p><br></p><p>As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Be sure to like and subscribe and leave us a review if you loved this episode!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Timestamps:</strong></p><p>(0:00) Today&#39;s topic</p><p>(2:00) Mistake #1</p><p>(5:11) Mistake #2</p><p>(13:24) Mistake #3</p><p>(19:58) Mistake #4</p><p>(23:23) Mistake #5</p><p>(27:48) The only 2 options you have</p><p><br></p><p><strong>OPTIMIZE Your Muscle-Building:</strong></p><p>Why You&#39;re Not Building Muscle Even Though You Lift Weights - <a href="https://pod.fo/e/3542c6" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://pod.fo/e/3542c6</a></p><p>Why You DON&#39;T Need a Huge Surplus to Build Muscle - <a href="https://pod.fo/e/358b03" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://pod.fo/e/358b03</a></p><p>How to Build Muscle While MINIMIZING Fat Gain (Part 1) - <a href="https://pod.fo/e/35d759" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://pod.fo/e/35d759</a></p><p>How to Build Muscle While MINIMIZING Fat Gain (Part 2) - <a href="https://pod.fo/e/361fc8" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://pod.fo/e/361fc8</a></p><p>How Long Should a Muscle‑Building Phase Really Last? - <a href="https://pod.fo/e/366a56" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://pod.fo/e/366a56</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow us on Instagram:</strong></p><p>Coach Alex - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__</a></p><p>Coach Sue - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/suegainz" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.instagram.com/suegainz</a></p><p>Physique Development - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_</a></p><p>Physique Development Podcast - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopmentpodcast" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopmentpodcast</a></p><p><br></p><p>----</p><p><br></p><p>Produced by: <a href="mailto:david@inpostmedia.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">David Margittai</a> | <a href="https://www.inpostmedia.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">In Post Media</a></p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.inpostmedia.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.inpostmedia.com</a></p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:david@inpostmedia.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">david@inpostmedia.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>© 2026, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.</p>