I just added a new article to the HDN Classroom: Building Muscle in a Caloric Deficit . The science, the training structure, and how all HD plans already work with it. This breaks down: - Why muscle growth doesn’t require a surplus - How intensity keeps protein synthesis active - How to train and eat when calories are low - Why volume fails and precision wins - This is not a cutting article. It’s a re composition and muscle-preservation playbook. Available now inside the Classroom for HDN Premium members. — Markus

Jan 2nd in first pic to today Feb 1st Down about 12 pounds but stronger on every lift, some lifts up 10–20% Working out every other day on the workout plan Markus wrote up for me (following the work out exactly as prescribed) 35 yo, lifetime natural

I’ve been doing traditional squats but looking to swap over to a machine style so I can push deeper to failure. I’ve already got leg press in the routine, so this would be an additional compound movement My gym has plenty to choose from: Hack Squat Roger’s Power Squat Pro Arsenal Pendulum Squat Belt Squat Which of these would you choose?

Most people think knee problems mean leg training is over. That’s wrong. What it actually means is: - Volume must drop - Exercise selection must improve - Range of motion must be individualized - High-intensity training works for bad knees because it removes what causes damage. No junk volume. No momentum. No ego lifts. You train the muscle. You protect the joint. And you stay in the game. 👉 Full breakdown, exercise selection, sample workouts, and progression strategies are inside the Heavy Duty Nation Premium Course. Markus

Q: how do I turn a dumbbell pullover until a chest workout instead of a lat workout @Markus Reinhardt