muscle building cheat codes you need to know

23 Sept 2026 · 1 min

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This content was created by Eric Roberts. This content was uploaded by Eric Roberts. This is a YouTube video titled "muscle building cheat codes you need to know" (published 2026-09-23) featuring a single speaker providing concise fitness and muscle-building advice. The speaker covers pre- and post-workout nutrition (fast-digesting carbs, carbs+protein timing), protein intake guidance (target goal body weight in grams, not 1g/lb), training variables (5–12 reps, 2–3 heavy sets, rest 90s–3min, push close to failure), sleep and recovery tips (magnesium glycinate, stop eating 2 hours before bed), and mentions a supplement brand link in the creator’s bio.

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How to build muscle so fast it feels like cheating. Carbs pre-workout, specifically fast-digesting carbs like rice cakes, honey, and peanut butter. Eating enough protein, but you don't need to eat 1 gram per pound of body weight. Take your goal body weight and eat that many grams of protein per day. Do 5 to 12 reps for your exercises and make sure the last couple of reps in your set are incredibly difficult. Take at least 90 seconds of rest in between your sets, if not 2 to 3 minutes. You don't need 4 or 5 sets per exercise. Do 2 to 3 sets that are heavy, close to failure. After your workout, eat carbs and protein within 2 hours. Stop eating 2 hours before you go to bed and take magnesium. Glycinate, because this will help you get into deep sleep, which is where your body actually recovers and builds muscle. The brand I use for my supplements is in the link in my bio if you want to check them out.