Jul 18

A Growth Spurt After 20 Years of Bodybuilding - Peter Fitschen

In this episode, pro bodybuilder Pete shares his remarkable journey of muscle growth in his 30s, the impact of unconventional training methods, and the importance of mindset, consistency, and smart nutrition in long-term bodybuilding success. Chapters 00:00 Unconventional Gains: ... Show More

1h 15m

Jul 11

High-Rep Training Can Accelerate Muscle Growth - Cliff Wilson

In this episode, Cliff Wilson shares insights on training strategies, the importance of skill development, and psychological aspects of bodybuilding. He discusses modifications post-illness, the value of high-rep training, and his upcoming book 'Becoming Unrivaled' that explores ... Show More

1h 7m

Jul 4

Are Fitness Trackers Worth It? - Eric Helms & Steve Hall

In this episode, Steve Hall and Eric Helms explore the nuances of training, recovery, and the use of technology in bodybuilding. They share insights on managing recovery, the limitations of fitness trackers, and the importance of personalized approaches to training and nutrition. ... Show More

1h 16m

May 2020

484 - Do You Have to Lift To Failure for the Best Muscle Gains?

A recent study challenged the commonly held belief that you have to lift to failure to gain muscle size and strength. Should you heed it?Read the transcript.Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows.Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates.Join the conversation on Faceb ... Show More

9m 37s

Jun 2018

#35 - How Much Training Volume Do You Need? ft. Dr. Mike Israetel

<p>How many SETS and REPS per week is best for hypertrophy? How HARD should you train? Train to FAILURE? How do you track volume? Dr. Mike Israetel, Phd and I try to answer these questions through conversation. </p> <p>Mike's Articles:<br /> ‣ https://renaissanceperiodization.com ... Show More

1h 9m

Feb 2021

#45 - How Important Is Failure & How Much Does Training Hard Matter? ft. Greg Nuckols

0:00 Intro 1:03 - How hard should you train? (Greg's answer) 4:19 - How important is failure for hypertrophy 13:55 - Is going to failure more risky or injurious? 26:53 - RPE for muscle growth: good or bad? 30:54 - Does it matter when you train to failure in a mesocycle? 34:45 - W ... Show More

49m 25s

Jan 2021

#44 - Volume vs Intensity, Hard Training & Progressions ft. Dr. Eric Helms

Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:48 - What is hard training (concepts & definitions) 7:00 - Is there a "minimum RPE" for hypertrophy? 10:50 - Is volume or intensity more important? 15:42 - Do you have a gripe with low volume (HIT) training? 18:25 - How do you progress on a moderate-effor ... Show More

52m 40s

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

Feb 2025

#335 ‒ The science of resistance training, building muscle, and anabolic steroid use in bodybuilding | Mike Israetel, Ph.D.

<p><a href= "https://peterattiamd.com/mikeisraetel/?utm_source=podcast-feed&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=250210-pod-mikeisraetel&utm_content=250210-pod-mikeisraetel-podfeed"> View the Show Notes Page for This Episode</a></p> <p><a href= "https://peterattiamd.com/subscribe/?ut ... Show More

2h 51m

Sep 2023

Deloads & Training Age Dependent Proximity to Failure | ETP#129

In today’s episode we provide some advice and actionable takeaways derived from recent (and an applicable older) research regarding planned deloads. Then we dive into a recent infographic from Chris Beardsley and his plausible theory on why relative training intensity needs to in ... Show More

56 m

Mar 2024

How To Tell If You're Training Hard Enough

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1h 5m

Jan 2022

Ep. #860: Chris Barakat on Emphasizing Training Quality over Quantity

<p>If you’ve ever wondered if you're making the most of your workouts, this podcast is for you. That’s because I’m chatting with Chris Barakat all about training quality versus quantity.</p> <p>There’s been a lot of discussion in the fitness space over the past few years about th ... Show More

1h 17m

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

406: RIR Or Training To Failure | New Sc...