Hypertrophy & Shred Series
Total Core Programs
Hypertrophy & Shred Series
Total Core Programs
-8 Stage Online Resistance Training Program Dedicated Exclusively to Building All the Core Muscles - Including the External Obliques, Internal Obliques, Transverse Abdominis, Every Region of the Abs (Upper, Middle, Lower), & Even Some Serratus Anterior Work!
-Choose whether to optimize for size & strength or toning & endurance with the Hypertrophy Series & Shred Series program versions!
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Nothing Else Can Compare!
Nothing Else Can Compare!
When you compare the Dr Gains Total Core Programs with other online weightlifting programs on the market side-by-side, you can get a feel for why this is HANDS DOWN the single best and most comprehensive science-based resistance training program for anyone who wants to really build their abs, obliques, and every other muscle necessary for a well-developed core! And not just the best value per dollar by far... but the best at any price!
Dr. Gains Total Core Programs
300+ different lifts / exercises, many proprietary
Each exercise features optional variations & modifications, allowing you to customize the workouts based on your needs & goals
No two workouts are the same
300+ comprehensive, custom video tutorials
Professional 3D, color-coded, motion-specific anatomy graphics show the primary & secondary target muscles for every exercise!
Dozens of unique set, rep, & weight patterns used for constant, varied hypertrophic stimulus
Detailed explanations behind how and why each exercise works, and their unique benefits
Alternative equipment options with their own video tutorials provided for every exercise
Based entirely on the latest in exercise science
Developed with joint protection & longevity in mind, with hundreds of injury-prevention tips
Tons of "bonus" content, including rest-time and supplement instructions & recommendations
Dedicated exclusively to building the biceps & forearms, so that you can master this specific fitness goal and only pay for what you need
Leverages region-specific hypertrophy training for balanced development of the ENTIRE core!
Every workout is available via a mobile app, making it easy to follow & apply at the gym
Other Online Programs
Limited number of basic, over-used exercises
One-size-fits-all approach, with no accommodation for each individual's own experience, strength, goals, etc.
Full of repeats / duplicates
Pictures, GIFs... maybe a few generic videos
No exercise anatomy visuals included, and no information regarding the primary and secondary muscles involved.
The same sets, reps & weight patterns used throughout
Only tell you what to do - not why or how it works, limiting your ability to optimize workouts
You're limited to whatever equipment is being used - no alternative options provided
Based largely on anecdotal experience & "fads"
Developed without thought to long-term joint health - often teaching dangerous lifts & form
Only include actual weightlifting instructions, leaving out other essential muscle-building info
Biceps & forearm training lumped into an upper- or full-body program, lacking attention & forcing you to pay for unnecessary content
Treats the core or "abs" as one region, leading to uneven development & weaknesses
Workout instructions are only accessible via browsers, making it difficult to use at the gym
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Testimonials
~ Garron Griffitts - LCSW, NASM-CPT/CNC ~
"As a NASM Certified Personal Trainer I have found the Dr. Gains hypertrophy series programs to be truly amazing. There are a lot of programs out there by fitness gurus but I believe these are 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 program. 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 program!!"
~ Daniel Rutley - Psy.D. ~
"Michael Kamalu's programs are incredibly complete and expertly done both for the novice and the advanced lifter. This is my 6th year lifting and at 65, I've never felt my muscles work as much as with his programs. I couldn't be more impressed and satisfied. I pay close attention to detail and his programs are unlike any other program I've seen or experienced. They will give you the best workout at any price, I couldn't recommend his programs more highly. If you're middle-aged or older, stay out of the "old folks home" by staying strong! You'll live a better quality and more fulfilling life as you age. There is no downside to strength. Don't wait or procrastinate. Crank up the "feel-good" brain chemicals and begin today!"
~ Tara Birch ~
"I had the absolute pleasure of working through this program. I have worked out for over 25 years, yet I learned an incredible amount of knowledge, techniques, new exercises and tips on injury prevention throughout this program. 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 allowed me to complete the program with confidence. The Hypertrophy Series is not only fun, but pushed 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 the Hypertrophy Series and appreciate the time and effort Michael Kamalu has put into providing these top notch programs!"
~ Hugh Bowen ~
"Michael's training programs belong to a whole new category of exercise physiology—that of a well-constituted exercise philosophy. The programs are 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!"
***Program & Pricing Options***
***Pricing Options***
You can choose to purchase either the Hypertrophy Series or Shred Series Total Total Core Programs individually using the checkout buttons below...
OR you can get unlimited access to BOTH along with every other current & future Dr. Gains program via the All-Access Premium Membership! (See details below)
MAX SIZE & STRENGTH
Hypertrophy Series Total Core
• $129
• 8+ Week Program
• Primary Focus - Growth (Size) & Strength
TONING & ENDURANCE
Shred Series Total Core
• $129
• 8+ Week Program
• Primary Focus - Toning & Endurance
ALL Programs
All-Access Premium Membership
• $79 / Month
• Unlimited Access to ALL Programs
• Cancel Anytime
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**For recurring payments (i.e. membership payments), our system currently only accepts credit or debit cards.
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What's Included... (Summary)
Over 300 different science-based core exercises (many developed by Dr. Gains himself) with hundreds of additional modifications and variations so that the program can be customized to fit your own needs, goals, and equipment!
Every module features an in-depth video tutorial packed with science-based instruction on top of the exercise demonstration, including:
a) How much weight to use, how many sets and reps to complete, and special form tips
b) The specific muscles that are engaged and targeted with each exercise
c) A "Quick-Glance" GIF showing the exercise demo in case you're in a rush and can't watch the full video (not
available for all modules in the beta version)
d) The primary benefit and goal of each exercise, including its variations and modifications
e) Alternative options for each exercise in case you don't have access to the equipment being used, with direct links to their tutorials / demos
f) Convenient "Key Timestamps" highlighting important parts of each video in case you want to jump to specific sections or review them later
Every module includes 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!
***Coming Soon*** Each workout will include a downloadable PDF summary providing ALL the relevant information you need with you at the gym to maximize the efficiency of your workout (i.e. exercise names, orders, equipment required, sets, reps, weight, and special notes or instructions such as which variation to use, partial range of motion reps, etc.), along with space for you to make your own modifications and record-keeping, all on a single page!!
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
Coaching through the implementation of dozens of unique evidence-based set / rep patterns and techniques for muscular hypertrophy, including pyramid and inverted-pyramid sets, Delorme sets, partial-ROM reps, Triple-Failure sets, fast-twitch reps, and much more!
Rest time instructions including the optimal wait times between sets, supersets, and set pairs
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, and more
Access to the entire Video Library containing all of Dr. Gains' core-related content organized by region and functionality
The program 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 and backed by the Dr. Gains 100% Satisfaction Guarantee!!
So don't wait - start your transformation today!
About the Creator
About the Creator
- Michael Kamalu -
(At A Glance)
-Trained on scholarship at the Mayo Clinic School of Medicine, the #1 ranked medical institution in the world, after achieving a perfect 100th percentile score on the MCAT (Medical College Admission Test)
-Has published orthopedic sports medicine research with one of the top sports med surgeons in the world (Dr. John Tokish, M.D.), who called Michael "the brightest talent I've seen in 20 years of practice"
-Is a National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified Personal Training Instructor (in other words, he trains the trainers), and his Dr. Gains courses have been awarded the highest number of credits possible
-Graduated Summa Cum Laude with a full-ride academic scholarship from BYU with degrees in Neuroscience, Business Management, and Portuguese, with an additional emphasis on Exercise Science
-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.
-Has 16+ years of experience applying medical science and innovation to weightlifting and bodybuilding 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!
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs
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Q: What type of equipment do I need?
A: Required: EITHER a cable machine OR dumbbells, and a flat bench
Optional*:
-Adjustable dual-cable machine
-Adjustable incline / decline bench
-Barbell & weight plates (a preacher bar or swiss bar is preferred over a flat bar)
-Small exercise ball (or any ball roughly the size of a soccer ball or basketball)
-Bosu ball (or similar)
*99% of the exercises / lifts in the program that use equipment are either free-weight based or cable-based. It's ideal to have access to both, HOWEVER, the program was developed so that it can be completed by those who only have access to one or the other by using the Alternative Options section included in each module. For example, if a particular exercise uses a cable machine.. then the Alternative Options section will specify a free weight exercise that achieves the same benefits, and for exercises that use free weights it will give a cable alternative. The Alternative Options section will also specify dumbbell alternatives for exercises that use barbells. The other 1% of exercises that use equipment outside of standard free weights or cables (i.e. exercise balls) will all have alternatives specified as well.
The Alternative Options section not only specifies what exercise to use as a substitute, but will actually provide a video demonstration for the alternative exercise as well right there in the module!
Ultimately, if you have access to either a cable machine or dumbbells (and a bench), you have all you need to complete the entire program!
Q: How is the program material accessed / delivered?
A: The course material is all delivered via the Dr. Gains Online Program Platform, which is accessible by - and compatible with - all devices (desktop, mobile, tablet, etc.), AND via a mobile app! After purchasing a program 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're registered for more than one Dr. Gains program at the same time, they will all be there!
-The platform will track your progress and save your place so that you can pick up right where you left off on any device (even mid-video)!
-The 8 Stages are delivered on a weekly "drip schedule" the day before the next stage is scheduled to begin. For example, on Day 6 of the program Stage 2 will become available. On Day 13 Stage 3 will become available, and so forth.
-More detailed instructions will be given within the introductory section of program.
Q: How soon can I start?
A: Immediately!
The first stage of the program is scheduled to start on a Monday... but you change that to whatever day of the week you want (although for best results you should stay consistent with whatever day you choose). You can also start reviewing the modules and putting them into practice right away. There is a decent amount of introductory material to review (i.e. program organization, supplement instructions & recommendations, weight and rest time instructions, general tips, etc.), which we recommend going through at least one day in advance.
Q: Do I need to be an experienced weightlifter to start this program?
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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