Dr. Duncan French  ·  78 min

Exercise for Strength Gains and Hormone Optimization

Dr. Duncan French on training protocols that maximize strength gains and optimize hormone function—where cold exposure fits into the bigger picture.

Key Insights

Cold exposure timing matters: avoid immediately post-strength training

Testosterone optimization through compound movements + recovery protocols

the benefits of cold plunge effective for morning activation, not post-workout recovery

Hormones respond to total stress load—balance training, cold, sleep, nutrition