Oct 2020

46m 16s

#41 - How Hard Should We Train? ft. Dr. ...

JEFF NIPPARD

About this episode

In this episode I'm speaking with Dr. Mike Istaetel about how hard we should train in the gym.

This podcast will be part 1 of a 5 part series where I ask 5 different experts the same question.

Timestamps:

How hard should you train?: 0:00

Is reps in reserve (RIR) exercise-specific?: 10:44

Advice to help estimate RIR more accurately: 16:04

Which is most important for hypertrophy: intensity (effort) or volume?: 19:34

Is it optimal to take some sets to failure?: 31:33

Is it harder to do a high effort or high volume training session?: 38:19

You can listen on: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jeff-nippard-podcast/id905054765

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5TkwWmQEiYHx8vkYjisIQo

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjTp-nBKswYLumqmVeBPwYw

Find Mike Israetel here: https://renaissanceperiodization.com/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfQgsKhHjSyRLOp9mnffqVg

https://www.instagram.com/rpdrmike/?hl=en

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