About this episode
Want to Build Muscle Like a Pro? Start at Your Feet. Hattie Boydle drops truth bombs about what really builds a strong, sculpted physique—and it’s not what most people think. Michelle MacDonald sits down with the five-time pro titleholder and elite physique coach to explore why intensity trumps volume, how weak feet might be killing your glute gains, and why a proper movement screen is essential before adding load. Hattie dives deep into beginner vs. advanced training phases, how to assess true effort, and the misunderstood magic of training at maintenance before going into a bulk. If you think you’re lifting hard but not seeing results, this one will flip your training script. Leave a rating for this podcast with one click https://ratethispodcast.com/michellemacdonald KEY MOMENTS 08:24 – Glutes Start in Your Feet: The Real Foundation of Strength 16:42 – Overtraining, Undereating: The Recipe for a Plateau 20:18 – Reps, Volume, and the Real Science of Hypertrophy 29:16 – Train With Intent: Every Set, Every Rep GUEST: HATTIE BOYDLE Website | Instagram | Podcast | Coaching | Link Tree | CONNECT WITH MICHELLE Website | Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | X https://events.thewonderwomen.com/ Join The Wonder Women for a transformational week in Tulum, Mexico at the Amansala Resort & Spa. This retreat blends fitness, mindset, and community to help you reset your body, restore your energy, and reignite your confidence. Learn, move, and connect in paradise, with the women who understand your journey.