Fitness Men's Health September 23, 2025 0 Comments

Unlock the Hidden Truths to Building Muscle Fast—No Fluff, Just Results!

Ever stood in front of a mirror flexing but wondering why all those hours at the gym still haven’t translated into the big, strong, and downright jacked physique you crave? Trust me, you’re not alone. Whether you’re a newbie clueless about barbells or a seasoned lifter spinning your wheels with zero progress, the weight room can feel like a maze of conflicting advice, endless programs, and noise that drowns out what actually works. It’s enough to make anyone throw in the towel—or keep chasing elusive gains forever.

Well, I’ve got some good news. Paul Horn, a no-nonsense strength coach and author of Radically Simple Strength and Radically Simple Muscle, cuts through the clutter with straight-up, battle-tested insights for average guys looking to get stronger and more muscular without running on empty. We dive into the importance of building strength before shredding, the tweaks Paul made to the classic Starting Strength plan, key strength milestones every man should smash, and even when it’s time to switch gears from powerlifting to more bodybuilding-style workouts. Plus, why training your legs like a powerlifter and your upper body like a bodybuilder is a game changer, and the one physique signal that screams ‘I’m in shape.’ Oh, and did I mention the golden body fat percentage every guy should hit at least once?

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Whether you’ve never stepped foot in a weight room or you’ve been lifting for years without seeing significant results, figuring out how to get big, strong, and jacked can feel overwhelming. There are endless programs, conflicting opinions, and a lot of noise about what actually works.

Today on the show, Paul Horn offers a grounded, field-tested take on what really helps average guys get stronger and more muscular — without burning out. Paul is a strength coach and the author of Radically Simple Strength and Radically Simple Muscle. We discuss why you need to get strong before you get shredded, how and why Paul modified the classic Starting Strength program, the strength benchmarks men should be able to hit, when to shift from powerlifting to bodybuilding-style training, why you should train your lower body like a powerlifter and your upper body like a bodybuilder, the physique signal that shows you’re in shape, the body fat percentage every man should get down to at least once in his life, and more.