Build Muscle & Strength & Forge Your Life Path | Dorian Yates

Dorian Yates, legendary six-time Mr. Olympia winner, joins Andrew Huberman to discuss effective training methods applicable to both competitive bodybuilders and the average person seeking health and fitness. Yates advocates for low-volume, high-intensity workouts, emphasizing the importance of reaching muscular failure to stimulate growth. He recounts his own experiences experimenting with training volume and frequency, ultimately finding that less is often more for optimal results. Yates stresses the significance of mind-muscle connection, proper form, and adequate recovery, noting that anabolic steroid use significantly impacts recovery capacity. He also shares personal insights on using hardships as fuel, recognizing natural strengths, and making practical life choices, drawing from his blue-collar background and bodybuilding journey.