All-Access
Basic
Membership
Unlimited, on-demand access to over 2,000 science-based exercise tutorials covering every muscle in the body (including hundreds of novel techniques developed by Michael) complete with detailed form instructions and 3D anatomy graphics, plus hundreds of hours of premium exercise-science theory, and much, much more!
All for as low as $6.99 / Month!! (See Pricing Options)
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What Is It?
What Is The All-Access Membership?
The All-Access Membership Platform is where I've compiled the majority of my premium health & fitness content, including all of my exercise anatomy breakdowns, theory, principles, techniques, stretches, mobility training and more! It currently features over 2,000 different science-based exercises (a significant portion of which I developed myself), all of which include comprehensive video tutorials along with professionally-detailed, color-coded and motion-specific Anatomy Graphics, and new content is being uploaded to the membership platform every week! In fact, it's so comprehensive that the only content NOT included in the BASIC Membership are my full workout programs (Hypertrophy Series, Shred Series, BFR Series and Gains Without Pains Series) which can purchased individually or as a part of the All-Access PREMIUM Membership!
AND I'VE PRICED IT ALL SO RIDICULOUSLY LOW THAT IT'S A COMPLETE NO-BRAINER!
(Lower Even Than The Cheapest Gym Memberships, Let Alone Top-Tier Personal Training!!)
The All-Access Basic Membership is perfect for anyone who wants to:
Access premium Dr. Gains workout content but may not be able to afford my full workout programs
Access all of my content on a single, well-organized, easy-to-use and ad-free platform
Be able to take the over 2,000 exercises I provide and use them to create their own, completely personalized programs and routines
Learn how to leverage cutting-edge Regional Hypertrophy Training techniques in order to preferentially target and fill out highly specific muscle regions or "problem areas"!
Learn new and more effective workout techniques (i.e eccentric overloading, rep partials, etc.)
Stay on top of the latest in exercise science research and discoveries
Learn how to use different equipment to work specific muscle regions
Improve their flexibility and mobility with new science-based stretches & techniques such as myofascial release
Rehab past or current injuries and learn how to still effectively build muscle without aggravating them
Learn the principles behind effective weight training - from basic to expert - with detailed tutorials on how to apply them
Get out of a rut or break through a plateau
Stop being tired of doing the same old exercises day after day!
For a complete summary of everything included in the All-Access Basic Membership, click here or keep scrolling!
No more uncertainty on how to improve a specific problem area, or wondering whether you're really working all the right muscles, or using the most effective techniques, or boring yourself with the same old exercises over and over again!
Start taking your fitness to the NEXT LEVEL with the All-Access Basic Membership Today!!
How It's Organized
How It's Organized
2,000+ Exercise Tutorials
2,000+ Exercise Tutorials
The Exercise Tutorial Section of the All-Access Membership Platform is divided into 8 primary muscle group regions: Back, Biceps, Chest, Core, Forearms, Legs, Shoulders, and Triceps, and then each of those are further broken down into sub-regions like you see in the pie-chart picture (i.e. Back is broken down into Lower Back, Middle Back, Upper Back, Traps, Multi-Region & Back Combos), so that you can be extremely specific in honing in on any muscle you want to focus on, or put together a workout that you know works every single region and muscle you want by pulling exercises from each sub-region!! The exercise modules within each sub-region are also organized by the equipment required (i.e. all free weight exercises together, all cable exercises together, all bodyweight exercises together, etc.), making it extremely easy to pick out the exercises that you have the equipment to perform.
Techniques, Principles & Theory
Techniques,
Principles & Theory
The Techniques, Principles & Theory Section of the All-Access Membership Platform is divided into 8 categories like you see in the pyramid chart: Fundamental Principles, Theory, Techniques & Form, Exercise Anatomy, Stretching & Mobility, Injury / Pain Prevention & Rehab, Fat-Loss Related, Michael's Recommendations, and Fitness-Tip Friday Tip Catalogue. Some are clips taken from various YouTube videos or other publicly-available sources, others are featured in my full online programs, yet many others aren't found anywhere else! The hundreds of hours of science-based information found in this section are every bit as important as the exercises themselves (if not more important), and you'll be able to drastically accelerate and improve your health & fitness by learning and applying them!
***NEW***
Regional Hypertrophy Training
***NEW***
Regional Hypertrophy Training
Ground-breaking new research on muscular hypertrophy and strength training has recently proven what I've taught for years, which is that the old theory of “contractions are all or nothing” and therefore “all you need are the basics” are flat out WRONG!!!
The truth about how muscle growth actually occurs is most often referred to as “Regional Hypertrophy”, but is also called “Non-Uniform Growth”, “Inhomogeneous” or “Non-Homogeneous Hypertrophy”, “Heteregeneous Hypertrophy”, and “Region-Specific Growth”, among other terms. All convey the fact that different regions of a single muscle - or even a single muscle fiber - GROW AT DIFFERENT RATES based on an ever-increasing number of factors, and that those factors can be controlled and applied using a variety of exercises and weight training techniques to preferentially target and build specific muscle regions!
With that in mind, I've created a whole new section of the All-Access Membership dedicated specifically to Regional Hypertrophy Training, which will be the single most comprehensive resource on the subject in the world! In it I'm compiling all of the exercises and techniques that allow you to hone in on specific muscle regions, such as the "Upper" and "Lower" Quads, the "Inner" and "Outer" Calves, the "Upper" and "Lower Lats", the "Upper" and "Lower" Biceps, and will eventually include region-specific training instructions for every muscle in the body! All based on the latest, cutting-edge exercise science.
Exercise-Specific Anatomy Graphics
Exercise-Specific
Anatomy Graphics!
Every exercise in the All-Access Membership includes professionally-detailed and color-coded 3D Anatomy Graphics showing the Primary and Secondary Agonists (target muscles) in-action! Created via a partnership between Dr. Gains and Muscle & Motion, these incredibly helpful graphics make it so that with just a quick glance you'll not only know conceptually but also be able to visualize exactly which muscles you should be focusing on for each lift, understand how they're being worked, as well as what other muscles will ALSO be engaged by each exercise that you may not have been aware of!
Here are just a few examples:
Rotating Hybrid Fly-Press - Middle Version
(Chest Section)
Incline Y's With Scapular Retractions
(Shoulder Section)
Landmine Stiff-Arm Oblique Twists
(Core Section)
Unilateral DB Snatch - Full ROM Version
(Leg Section)
All-Tip Catalogue
All-Tip Catalogue!
The All-Access Membership also includes access to a catalogue of every health & fitness tip that Michael has ever sent out via the extremely popular Fitness-Tip Friday Newsletter*, organized by the week each was sent and with all the relevant graphics, scientific articles and video links provided for each tip!
Here are just a couple examples:
~WEEK 6~
Tip of the Week:
"Lower Abs" Region-Specific Targeting
It IS possible to preferentially target the "lower abs" (inferior region of rectus abdominis)¹, even though the muscle fibers are activated along their entire length, due to a principle called nonhomogenous hypertrophy². You do it by performing a motion called posterior pelvic tilt - where you rotate your pelvis upwards. (See the graphic below for anatomically-correct examples in both an upright and supine position.)
Related Dr. Gains YouTube Videos:
1) YES, You CAN Work Your "INNER" CHEST - Here's How! (Region-Specific Hypertrophy - 6 Studies)
Relevant Research Articles:
1) Muscle activity in upper and lower rectus abdominus during abdominal exercises
~WEEK 9~
Tip of the Week:
Fix This Common (& Dangerous) Form Mistake!
NEVER perform upright rows where your hands trail down below your elbows at the top of the rep! That forces a combination of abduction (arms raised to the side) and internal rotation (shoulder joint turned inwards) that pinches the rotator cuff and leads to dozens of impingement-related injuries. (See "Bad Form" example below)
INSTEAD, perform upright rows where your hands, elbows, and shoulders are all along the same plane / level with each other at the top of every rep! (See "Good Form" example below)
Note: It's extremely difficult to use proper form on an upright row when using a barbell of any type, since barbells limit your freedom of motion and rotation. I highly recommend using dumbbells instead!
Relevant Research Articles:
1) Characteristics of shoulder impingement in the recreational weight-training population
R elated Dr. Gains YouTube Videos:
1) Why is Shoulder Pain in Lifting So Common??? (Principle of Internal & External Rotation Explained)
2) Incline Press Modifications for Preventing Shoulder Pain!!
3) Lifting With Shoulder Pain / Injury? This 10-Week Science-Based Program Will Change Your Life!
5-Minute Muscle
MASTERY
5-Minute Muscle
MASTERY
The All-Access Basic Membership now also includes access to the 5-Minute Muscle Mastery videos, which are extended versions of the Dr. Gains 5-Minute Muscle YouTube Series and include extra, in-depth explanations and details exclusively for members!
About the Creator
About the Creator
- Michael Kamalu -
(At A Glance)
-Graduated Summa Cum Laude with a full-ride academic scholarship from BYU with degrees in Neuroscience, Business Management, and Portuguese, with an additional focus on Exercise Science
-Achieved a perfect 100th percentile score on the MCAT (Medical College Admission Test)
-Received offers from multiple top 10 medical schools, including Harvard, Johns Hopkins, and Mayo Clinic
-Accepted a full-tuition scholarship to train at the Mayo Clinic School of Medicine, the #1 ranked medical institution in the world
-Published orthopedic sports medicine research with one of the top sports med shoulder surgeons in the world (Dr. John Tokish, M.D.), who called Michael "the brightest talent I've seen in 20 years of practice"
-Has founded and built 3 separate million-dollar companies and filed patents for products he's developed, including winning the 2018 MIT Surgical Innovation Hackathon in Silicon Valley with an invention, and winning the Global Student Entrepreneur Award.
-Was made a Certified Personal Training (CPT) Instructor by the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) for the Dr. Gains online training programs
-Has 14 years of experience applying medical science and innovation to resistance training (including developing hundreds of completely new weightlifting techniques) in order to optimize natural muscle growth while simultaneously preventing injury!
Check out Michael's full bio to learn more about his background and how the industry-changing "Dr. Gains" brand was developed!
Testimonials
~ Garron Griffitts - LCSW, NASM-CPT/CNC ~
"As a NASM Certified Personal Trainer I have found the Dr. Gains [content] to be truly amazing. There are a lot of "fitness gurus" out there, but I believe he is far above them all! What I think sets Dr. Gains above the rest is one, the variety of exercises provided per muscle group. You will never get bored or lack for variety. Let’s face it, doing the same ole routine can and does get boring. Not with this [content]! Second, I find the science behind the movements that he teaches and explaining exactly what muscle group each exercise works, and why it works, to be extremely beneficial. I have always wanted someone to explain this and he does just that. You will not be disappointed in trying and using this [content]!!"
~ Matt H. ~
"Shoulders had long been an area where I felt at a loss—I knew I needed to train them, but there is such a dearth of good info and programs for shoulders that most of what I did for years was limited to some meager sets of lateral raises or overhead presses here and there. Understandably, I had never had significant results in this area. When I came across Michael's content, and saw the careful thought he put into crafting it, I immediately knew I had to give it a try. It was exactly what I needed! By following his clear, well-explained (and fun!) exercises and techniques, I have been able to make progress with my shoulders that I had never seen before. More than this, it has been the single most effective workout program I have EVER tried for ANY muscle group, and I've tried many! In a matter of weeks I have made noticeable gains in strength and mass that I didn't think I could achieve. I am now trying out some of his other programs. All I can say is, thank you Michael for your amazing work, and reader—sign up now! It is worth every penny."
~ Tara Birch ~
"I have worked out for over 25 years, yet I learned an incredible amount of knowledge, techniques, new exercises and tips on injury prevention through the Dr. Gains [content]. With the new exercises I can really feel they're working different spots than I have ever worked before. Michael's attention to detail and the ease in following each exercise through his thorough explanations and detailed demonstrations allow me to [work out] with confidence. The [content] is not only fun, but pushes me to build my strength and bring my gains to a new level. I continue to use all of the new exercises I've learned along the way and am excited to see where it will take me yet. I HIGHLY recommend and appreciate the time and effort Michael Kamalu has put into providing this top notch [content]!"
~ Hugh Bowen ~
"Michael's [exercise content] is particularly dominant in terms of its innovation, uniqueness, and focus on a science-backed philosophy, particularly anatomy and kinesiology, showing WHY a particular exercise is "best", explaining angles, stress, intensity, etc. I've always been a huge fan of this type of thinking (i.e. work smarter not harder). I love that I can learn and understand exactly why I am performing a certain exercise and why it is necessary, since I feel it allows me to unlock the fundamental strength each individual muscle possesses. Keep up the great work!"
~ Johan Dekker ~
"The past few years I have been studying several individuals such as Dr. Doug McCuff, (Ultimate Exercise), Brad Schoenfield, Andy Galpin, Andrew Huberman etc. Although they have a scientific approach to Hypertrophy, I don’t think that anyone is at the level that Dr. Gains explains when it comes to explaining muscle movement. I’m stunned at the enormous knowledge Michael has and very much enjoy his explanations. I have been involved with MEDX equipment (Arthur Jones ) for a while, but I can clearly see that none of these machines can approach or can even come close to the way Michael explains muscle involvement!"
"I watch a lot of fitness videos and have been a group fitness instructor for over 20 years. The level of instruction and clarity in Michael's content is nothing short of incredible. His teaching skills and video quality are next level. I feel like I’m in a college course. I need to put on repeat and test myself!!! Love his content and️️️️️️️️ everything about him!!"
-Lisa H.
"Dr. Gains content is awesome! As a physician myself doing prolotherapy/PRP, these are spot on.. excellent!! Thanks so much keep it up!"
-Dr. Larry Herdener
"I'm completely honest when I'm saying that the videos posted on this platform are the best ones you can find."
-Mario D.
***Pricing Options***
***Pricing Options***
Select the membership pricing option that works best for you by clicking on the corresponding "Go To Checkout" button below!
Select the membership pricing option that works best for you by clicking on the corresponding "Go To Checkout" button below!
Month-by-Month Membership
• Just $9.99 / Month!!
• Paid Monthly
• Unlimited Access to All 8 Major Muscle Groups*
• Over 2,000 Exercises with In-Depth Video Tutorials & Anatomy Graphics
• Access to All Dr. Gains Exercise Theory, Principles & Techniques
• New Exercises, Videos & Other Content Uploaded Weekly
• Cancel Anytime
Annual Membership
• Just $6.99 / Month (30% OFF!!)
• Paid Annually ($83.95 Total)
• Unlimited Access to All 8 Major Muscle Groups*
• Over 2,000 Exercises with In-Depth Video Tutorials & Anatomy Graphics
• Access to All Dr. Gains Exercise Theory, Principles & Techniques
• New Exercises, Videos & Other Content Uploaded Weekly
• Cancel Anytime
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***The only difference between the two memberships is the 40% discount that comes with the Annual Membership. You can upgrade from a Monthly to an Annual Membership at any time.
What's Included (Summary)
Access to All 8 Muscle Region Sections (Back, Biceps, Chest, Core, Forearms, Legs, Shoulders, Triceps), further organized by sub-region and equipment used
Over 2,000 different science-based exercises (many developed by Michael) with hundreds of additional modifications and variations so that you can customize them to fit your own needs, goals, and equipment!
Every module features an in-depth video tutorial packed with science-based instruction and additional valuable information, including:
a) A video demonstration of Michael personally performing the exercise
b) A description of the equipment required and how to properly set it up and position yourself
c) Important form tips for increasing the effectiveness of the exercise
d) Common errors and how to avoid or correct them
e) Potential variations and modifications for the exercise, along with how and when to use them
f) The primary benefit and goal of each exercise, including its variations and modifications
g) Convenient "Key Timestamps" highlighting important parts of each video in case you want to jump to specific sections or review them later
Professionally-detailed, color-coded and motion-specific Anatomy Graphics showing the primary and secondary target muscles in action for each specific exercise! Created via a partnership between Dr. Gains and Muscle & Motion, these incredibly helpful graphics make it so that with just a quick glance you'll not only know conceptually but also be able to visualize exactly which muscles you should be focusing on for each lift, as well as what other muscles will also be engaged, despite not being the primary target of the lift!
A comprehensive compilation of Regional Hypertrophy Training exercises and techniques, all based on cutting-edge research in this revolutionary new discovery in exercise science that allows you to "spot train" by preferentially targeting highly specific regions of a muscle!
Hundreds of injury-prevention techniques and form tips, including in-depth explanations of common form mistakes along with walk-throughs for how to avoid them, and strategies for rehabbing specific conditions such as IT Band Syndrome, Rotator Cuff Tears and Golfer's Elbow!
Education on Fundamental Principles of weightlifting such as the 90 Degree Rule, the Lever & Fulcrum Principle, how to use origination and insertion points of muscles and more, along with practical instruction on how to apply them to optimize your workouts!
Coaching through the implementation of dozens of unique evidence-based set / rep patterns and techniques for muscular hypertrophy, including eccentric-loaded reps, pyramid and Delorme sets, partial range-of-motion reps, Triple-Failure sets (developed by Dr. Gains), slow vs fast-twitch reps, and much more!
A Catalogue of Every Fitness Tip that Michael has sent out via the Fitness-Tip Friday Weekly Newsletter, organized by the week each was sent and with all the relevant graphics, scientific articles and video links provided for each tip!
Supplement instructions and recommendations for protein, creatine, collagen and pre-workouts, including explanations of the various types, their benefits, how much to take, when to take it, how to identify the best supplements on the market and avoid the worst!
All of Dr. Gains Fat-Loss Related Content, including everything from science-based strategies for how to easily prevent overeating to how to improve your basal metabolic rate (BMR) to burn more calories at-rest, and more!
The content is delivered on an organized, easy-to-use online platform that is both desktop and mobile compatible, allowing you to pick up right where you left off (even mid-video) on any device!
All of it at your fingertips for unlimited use at a ridiculously low price.
So don't wait - start taking your fitness to the next level today!
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs
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Q: What type of equipment do I need?
A: There are dozens of bodyweight exercises within each of the 8 major muscle group sections, so you really don't need any equipment to benefit from the membership. However, in order to get the most out of it, I recommend that you have access to EITHER free weights (even if it's just a set of dumbbells), OR a cable machine. If you have both, even better... however 99% of the cable exercises that are on there will have a free weight equivalent, and vice-versa, so as long as you have at least one or the other you're all set!
Q: How is the program material accessed / delivered?
A: The course material is all delivered via the Dr. Gains Online Platform (programs.dr-gains.com), which is accessible by - and compatible with - all devices (desktop, mobile, tablet, etc.). After purchasing the membership you will be directed to create your account (if it's the first Dr. Gains program you've purchased), and login to the platform. If you register for any of the Dr. Gains full online programs as well, they will all be there!
Q: How soon can I start?
A: Immediately!
As soon as you purchase your All-Access Membership, you'll immediately be taken to your platform dashboard with all 8 major muscle group sections and all the content in them!
Q: Do I need to be an experienced weightlifter to benefit from this membership?
A: No!
Every exercise is presented in a comprehensive video tutorial with detailed instructions and clear explanations - no previous experience is required.
Additionally, almost all of the exercise modules are highly customizable, including multiple different tiers, variations, modifications, and alternatives so that each person can apply them to their specific needs, goals, capabilities, and resources.
Whether you're a competitive bodybuilder with 30 years of weightlifting experience and a Ph.D. in exercise science... or you've never so much as lifted a dumbbell before in your life (or aren't even sure what a dumbbell is!), this program will meet you at your own level and help you grow from there!
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