Why Your Building Phase Isn’t Working
Fri Feb 06 2026
The team dives deep into the common pitfalls that hinder muscle growth during Building Phases, and how to optimize your training, nutrition, and mindset for consistent progress.
CHAPTERS
00:00 - Introduction: Why building muscle is more nuanced than fat loss
02:18 - The impact of training quality and session preparedness
04:15 - Food's permissive role versus the training stimulus
08:02 - The importance of training intensity and execution
10:29 - Common mistakes: impatience, unrealistic expectations, and consistency
15:14 - Overcoming mental barriers around failure and pushing yourself
20:06 - Hydration and fueling strategies for optimal training performance
28:43 - Managing body image, perceptions, and expectations in a building phase
33:17 - Scheduling, routine, and stress management for muscle growth
39:13 - The importance of patience, long-term mindset, and realistic goals
LINKS
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The team dives deep into the common pitfalls that hinder muscle growth during Building Phases, and how to optimize your training, nutrition, and mindset for consistent progress. CHAPTERS 00:00 - Introduction: Why building muscle is more nuanced than fat loss 02:18 - The impact of training quality and session preparedness 04:15 - Food's permissive role versus the training stimulus 08:02 - The importance of training intensity and execution 10:29 - Common mistakes: impatience, unrealistic expectations, and consistency 15:14 - Overcoming mental barriers around failure and pushing yourself 20:06 - Hydration and fueling strategies for optimal training performance 28:43 - Managing body image, perceptions, and expectations in a building phase 33:17 - Scheduling, routine, and stress management for muscle growth 39:13 - The importance of patience, long-term mindset, and realistic goals LINKS Apply for Coaching: https://ecs-coaching.super.site/ Living Lean Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/712032 Follow Jeremiah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremiahbair/ Follow Andrea on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andirogersfit/ Follow Natalie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natalieatswell/ To Apply For Coaching With Our Team: CLICK HERE 📲 Follow Our Team On Instagram: - ELEVATED COACHING SYSTEMS TEAM PAGE - JEREMIAH - ANDREA - NATALIE