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Back to SearchOptimal Rep Ranges for Muscle Growth
Season 1 Episode 51
The provided sources consistently advocate for a moderate rep range of 6-12 repetitions per set, using weights that are 70-80% of your maximum, as the optimal strategy for muscle growth. This approac…
Published on 4 hours ago
Repetition Drop-Offs in Multi-Set Lifting Protocols
Season 1 Episode 50
The source explores normal repetition drop-off during multiple sets in weightlifting, referencing a meta-analysis by Nuzzo that investigated how many repetitions lifters typically lose on subsequent …
Published on 1 week ago
Diet Drinks: Weight Loss Ally or Foe?
Season 1 Episode 53
The episode addresses the common misconceptions surrounding artificially sweetened beverages and their impact on weight loss. It highlights how these drinks are often mischaracterised as detrimental,…
Published on 1 week, 4 days ago
Strength Training Research: Volume, Hypertrophy, and Empiricism
Season 1 Episode 49
The provided texts explore the relationship between training volume, muscle hypertrophy, and strength gains, challenging common assumptions in strength training. They argue that higher training volum…
Published on 2 weeks, 6 days ago
Mastering the Deadlift: Technique, Biomechanics, and Training
Season 1 Episode 48
This guide offers a comprehensive analysis of the deadlift, covering fundamental physics principles like force and moment, and their application to human movement. It details the anatomy of key bones…
Published on 3 weeks, 3 days ago
The Origins and Principles of Powerbuilding
Season 1 Episode 47
This source explores powerbuilding, a training methodology that blends the principles of powerlifting and bodybuilding to achieve both significant strength gains and muscle hypertrophy. It highlights…
Published on 1 month ago
Mobilizing Movement: A Guide to Enhanced Fitness
Season 1 Episode 46
This source explains the importance of mobility in fitness, highlighting its benefits like improved movement efficiency, increased range of motion, and reduced injury risk. It also addresses common r…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Naps: A Recovery Strategy
Season 1 Episode 44
This session discusses the significant impact of sleep duration on physical performance and recovery, highlighting how insufficient sleep can negatively affect metrics like lower-body lifting velocit…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Mastering the Squat: Technique, Biomechanics, and Programming
Season 1 Episode 43
This podcast serves as a comprehensive guide to the squat exercise, explaining its benefits for muscle growth, athleticism, and strength. It details the underlying physics and anatomy involved in the…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Bench Press Technique, Biomechanics, and Training
Season 1 Episode 45
This document, titled "How to Bench Big!!", provides a comprehensive guide to improving one's bench press performance, acknowledging its popularity and common associated frustrations. It breaks down …
Published on 2 months ago