Menno Henselmans

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Science to Master Your Physique Welcome! I'm Menno Henselmans, exercise scientist, author, and founder of the Henselmans Personal Trainer Certification. Here, you’ll find evidence-based videos on training science, nutrition, hypertrophy optimization, and practical strategies to apply the latest research to your own progress. Want to take your results even further? Take your physique to the next level with MH Physique - my adaptive hypertrophy app: https://mennohenselmans.com/try-mh-app-yt Become a Henselmans Certified PT through my 10 month long course: https://mennohenselmans.com/online-pt-course/

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RPE/RIR is mental masturbation

Was long length training BS all along? This changes everything.

The Dreaded Forever Intermediate Plateau

RPE/RIR is mental masturbation

Ice baths kill gains. Does the sauna do the opposite?

The Dreaded Forever Intermediate Plateau

"Steroid gut"

Ice baths kill gains. Does the sauna do the opposite? [New research]

How to perform Rows

Steroid gut isn’t bloat. It's much worse – MRI study

Boosting growth hormone for longevity is actually costing lives.

Everything You Know About Recovery Is Wrong

Fat loss reality check: The most popular diet advice

50% More gym time for NOTHING? 2 New studies

How to perform Skull-overs

CNS fatigue is… not central.

A common mistake in bodybuilders: Volume Counting

Electrolytes

Everyone Misunderstands Why Mike Mentzer Was Right About Bodybuilding

How to perform Lat Prayers

5 Nutrition Myths That JUST. WON’T. DIE.

If your progress has stalled, this may be why.

Fat loss reality check: F*ck your goals and your long term plans

Stop Obsessing Over Your Macros. Only 2 Things Matter

How to perform Dumbbell Lying Lateral Raises

If you're still implementing deload weeks based on the calendar you might be hurting your progress.

3 Epic New Studies to Build More Muscle [2026]

A common mistake costing you muchos gains: Ego Lifting

5 Fitness Myths Science Officially Debunked in 2026

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Why is nobody in fitness talking about this?

How to perform Dumbbell Lying Hip Abduction

Was Mike Mentzer right about arm training? (New study)

Full video on my YouTube: https://youtu.be/5zRo2STwwyA

The Theory That Broke Fat Loss Science

How to perform Cable Overhead Press

Lifting Weights While Pregnant: What the Science Actually Says

Did high-volume training just get debunked? [2 New studies]

Electrolyte supplementation

Maingaining Is a Waste of Time (New Study)

How to perform Dumbbell Bench Press

I Read Every Electrolyte Study. The Industry Is Lying.

How to perform Hatfield squats

4 Juicy new studies on how to build muscle

How to perform Dumbbell Reverse Flys

The optimal rep range for muscle growth isn’t what you think

How to perform Dumbbell Lateral Raises

Do peptides live up to the hype? [Science review]

How to perform Dumbbell Overhead Presses

Avoid these 12 myths & build more muscle