Build Muscle Faster with Less Time: Why Myo-Reps Deserve a Spot in Your Training

A research-backed, time-efficient method for maximizing strength and hypertrophy in under an hour

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How much time do you really need to build muscle and strength? Ask 10 people and you’ll get 10 different answers. The internet is full of conflicting advice, with some insisting you need two-hour gym marathons, while others promote minimalist routines. The problem is that many of these claims are rooted in personal bias, not research. Personal experience matters—it’s how we troubleshoot and refine training—but it should be guided by evidence, not replace it.

High-volume training has long been promoted as essential for hypertrophy and strength, but that belief doesn’t hold up for everyone. Not everyone has the time or recovery capacity for six-day, two-hour programs. I've worked with people from age 13 to 93, at all levels of health and training experience. I’ve also tested every type of programming imaginable—from powerlifting cycles to bodyweight plans. My bodyweight has ranged from 155 to 190, and I've hit lifetime bests like a 285 bench press and a 500-pound deadlift. But what matters more than numbers is efficiency. For those with limited time or lower training tolerance, there’s a better way.

That’s why I rely on Myo-reps.

What are Myo-reps?