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Episode #300: Q/A With The Best Health and Fitness Pros

Barbell Medicine Podcast

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Effective Reps Model for Muscle Growth and Hypertrophy

Greg Knuckles explores the concept of effective reps for maximizing muscle growth per set, comparing a softer version focusing on training close to failure with a harder version involving complex motor unit behavior assumptions. The discussion delves into tension generation, motor unit recruitment, and fatigue at varying loads, highlighting the diverse approaches in fitness models and the importance of individualized training responses over rigid programming variables.

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