2951: Slow Reps vs. Fast Reps — What the Data Actually Says (The Answer Has Nuance)

In this episode the Mind Pump team break down rep speed—slow, fast, and pause reps—and what the data actually says. They cover why saying it doesn’t matter for hypertrophy misses the nuance completely, why injury risk alone makes rep speed matter enormously, why slow reps are essential for mind‑muscle connection and targeted aesthetics, when moving fast matters for performance and everyday functionality, and why the novelty effect of switching rep speeds over time likely builds more muscle long term. Adam also shares why he does fasted cardio even though studies say it doesn’t matter for fat loss—and why all the behavioral cascades it creates are the real reason it works. They also discuss the explosive growth of the electrolyte powder market, the book Love and Respect, challenges vegans face hitting protein, and take live calls.