Muscle Myths by David Matthews

An evidence-based guide that debunks widespread misconceptions about muscles and strength training, explaining how growth and performance are driven by progressive overload, adequate recovery, proper nutrition, and training specificity; it critiques popular fads—such as spot reduction, the notion that high reps merely 'tone' without affecting size, and overreliance on marketing-driven supplements or rigid timing rules—and offers practical, science-backed recommendations for designing effective programs, managing recovery, and setting realistic expectations grounded in physiology rather than myth.