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The plateau flowchart - How to understand if you're at one, and how to overcome it

The Chris and Paul Show

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Understanding Motor Unit Accrual and Effort Perception

This chapter explores the concept of motor unit accrual and how it relates to exercise type, repetitions, and muscle mass. It discusses the idea of hitting failure and how switching to unilateral curls can increase reps. The chapter also delves into the relationship between effort perception, muscle mass allocation, and stability in achieving optimal motor unit recruitment.

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