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Dr Pak Androulakis‐Korakakis on deadlifting after 50, minimal effective dose and exercise prescription

Movement Optimism

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Optimizing Rep Ranges and Training Intensity for Strength and Hypertrophy Gains

The chapter explores the ideal repetition duration, proximity to failure, and effective rep ranges for maximizing muscle growth and strength gains in weightlifting. It discusses the challenges in estimating reps in reserve accurately and the importance of training close to failure for optimal muscle hypertrophy. The conversation also delves into the minimal effective dose of training frequency for significant improvements in strength and hypertrophy gains.

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