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The Science of Warming Up for Strength Training
This chapter explores the optimal warm-up strategies for strength training, emphasizing their effects on performance and hypertrophy. It critiques extensive warm-up routines in favor of focused, efficient practices that prioritize actual training volume and muscle growth. Recent studies are reviewed, revealing that heavier warm-up sets can enhance subsequent performance, while exploring the nuanced relationship between warm-ups, injury prevention, and long-term training adaptations.