What leads to more growth leaving reps in the tank or taking reps to failure? Today I talk to Martin Refalo about just that as he recently published a paper that investigated this question.
Learn about the current state of evidence as it pertains to proximity to failure and the relationship to hypertrophy and why Martin's study helps fill a void within the l ... Show More
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Bodybuilding at 52, Dieting & Training Smarter - James Krieger
Steve Hall speaks with fitness researcher and coach James Krieger, who recently returned to the bodybuilding stage at age 52 after an 11-year break. They discuss his contest preparation, practical nutrition and training choices, and how to adapt physique goals around family life, ... Show More
1h 12m
Oct 17
Have We Been Wrong About Muscle Resensitization? - Dr Josh Pelland
Dr. Josh shares insights from his recent PhD research on muscle resensitization and muscle memory, exploring how training volume, atrophy, and recovery influence muscle growth and adaptation. This episode clarifies misconceptions and offers practical advice for training and progr ... Show More
1h 18m
Feb 2024
Ep. #1136: Lyle McDonald on the Truth About Training to Failure
<p>The debate around training to muscular failure has raged for decades. Is it necessary? Is it practical? Is it safe? </p>
<p>Expert opinion is all over the map, ranging from one extreme of low-volume, maximum-intensity, “beyond-failure” training to the other of high-volume, low ... Show More
1h 34m
Jan 2024
Exercise Technique and Minimum Effective Dose Training with Dr. Pak
In this episode, Greg is joined by Dr. Patroklos Androulakis-Korakakis (Dr. Pak) to discuss his research on minimum effective dose training, and his recent narrative review on optimizing exercise technique for muscle growth. While this episode does dig into the research, the lads ... Show More
2h 33m
