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Andrew Huberman

04/10/25

@ Andrew Huberman

Three major stimuli for muscle adaptation are stress, tension, and damage, with stress being essential for change.

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Build Muscle Size, Increase Strength & Improve Recovery | Huberman Lab Essentials

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Build Muscle Size, Increase Strength & Improve Recovery | Huberman Lab Essentials

04/10/25

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Andrew Huberman

03/08/21

@ Andrew Huberman

Understanding the mechanisms of stress allows for better incorporation of stress management tools and adaptation to changing life circumstances.

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Aditi Nerurkar

01/15/24

@ The Diary Of A CEO

Not all stress is bad; good stress can be adaptive and necessary for growth, while bad stress is maladaptive and harmful.

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Andrew Huberman

03/08/21

@ Andrew Huberman

The stress response is generic and activates certain systems while shutting down others, leading to physiological changes like increased heart rate and blood flow to muscles.

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Andrew Huberman

03/08/21

@ Andrew Huberman

The stress response involves the release of neurochemicals like acetylcholine and epinephrine, which prepare the body for action.

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Andrew Huberman

03/08/21

@ Andrew Huberman

Stress is a generalized system designed to mobilize other systems in the brain and body, not just a response to threats like animal attacks.

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Andrew Huberman

03/08/21

@ Andrew Huberman

To control stress effectively, one must learn to work with the agitation it causes, as the stress response is designed to prompt action.

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Andrew Huberman

03/08/21

@ Andrew Huberman

The ability to modulate your internal state of stress or calm is essential for effectively responding to life's demands and challenges.

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Andrew Huberman

03/08/21

@ Andrew Huberman

Stressors can be psychological or physical, and the body's response to them is the same, regardless of the source of stress.

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Andrew Huberman

07/20/20

@ Rich Roll

Understanding that stress can be a motivating factor rather than a hindrance is crucial; it can propel us towards action and help us overcome inertia.