What are some tried and true techniques for getting stronger? Is there a difference between big muscle and strong muscle? Why can a shorter person lift more weight than a taller one? This special episode of All About Fitness attempts to answer these questions. while providing the origin story on how host, Pete McCall, started his career in fitness industry. Chris Hodson is a plumbing contractor in North County San Diego who has been a lifelong fan of the iron game; he knows a lot about the science of getting stronger and was one of the people who motivated Pete to pursue his interest in strength training when they worked out together in college. Chris shares what he has learned in a lifetime of reading about various strength-training techniques and how you can apply them to your workouts. On this episode of All About Fitness, it's all about the gym science of strength training with Chris Hodson. https://petemccallfitness.com Sign up for the mailing list to receive a free chapter from Smarter Workouts Follow Pete on Instagram: @AllAboutFitnesspodcast Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process: https://amzn.to/3mH3HNf Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl (both of the links above are affiliate links, a commission will be earned with purchase) Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20%https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices