Effective reps and why they matter

In this conversation, Scott Stevenson and Steve Hall delve into the complexities of muscle hypertrophy, individual responses to training, and the interplay between genetics and training techniques. They discuss how different individuals respond to various training stimuli, the importance of recovery, and the role of nutrition in muscle growth. The conversation also touches on the psychological aspects of training and how social media influences perceptions of bodybuilding and fitness. In this conversation, Scott Stevenson and Steve Hall delve into the intricacies of bodybuilding, focusing on the importance of muscle connection, the discipline required in training, and the balance between training to failure and leaving reps in reserve. They discuss the significance of form and logbooking, the role of experience in muscle growth, and the often-overlooked skill acquisition in lifting. The conversation also touches on pain tolerance, mental resilience, and the value of unconventional exercises in achieving muscle growth. Finally, they explore the concept of novelty in training stimuli and how it impacts muscle adaptation. Chapters 00:00 Intro 03:12 Hypertrophy and Individual Responses 05:46 Genetics and Muscle Growth Potential 08:33 Training Volume and Recovery Dynamics 11:19 The Role of Muscle Soreness 14:04 Training Techniques: Reps in Reserve vs. Failure 16:34 Mind-Muscle Connection and Activation Patterns 19:44 Nutrition and Muscle Growth 22:11 The Impact of Body Weight on Muscle Development 24:51 The Psychological Aspects of Training 27:46 Social Media Influence on Training Perceptions 30:31 The Future of Bodybuilding and Training Strategies 55:46 Mastering Muscle Connection and Cheat Reps 58:19 The Importance of Form and Logbooking 01:00:25 Training to Failure vs. Leaving Reps in Reserve 01:03:48 The Role of Experience in Muscle Growth 01:09:25 Skill Acquisition in Bodybuilding 01:15:04 Pain Tolerance and Mental Resilience in Training 01:22:54 Getting Funky with Training: Non-Conventional Exercises 01:31:56 The Nature of Novelty in Training Stimuli More from Scott: https://drscottstevenson.com/ https://www.instagram.com/fortitude_training/ Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe! COACHING: https://revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ MINI CUT MOVEMENT: https://revivestronger.com/mini-cut-movement/ MEMBERSITE: https://revivestronger.com/team-revive-stronger/ INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/revivestronger NEWSLETTER: https://bit.ly/2rRONG5 __________________________________________________________________ Epic Workout Clothing (use code STRONGER): • US: https://www.raskolapparel.com • Europe: https://raskolapparel.eu/ • Canada: https://raskolapparel.ca/ __________________________________________________________________ Our Ebooks! Ultimate Guide To Contest Prep Ebook: • https://revivestronger.com/product/the-ultimate-guide-to-contest-prep/ __________________________________________________________________ Stay up to date with the latest research and educate yourself! MASS (Research Review): • https://www.massmember.com/a/2147994108/MxeV4T3M JPS Mentorship • https://jpseducation.mykajabi.com/offers/ab2q2QSo/checkout Muscle & Strength Pyramids • https://getdpd.com/cart/hoplink/25469?referrer=1uk0lvv6e1rqv __________________________________________________________________ When you're interested in online coaching, please go visit our website and follow the application form: https://www.revivestronger.com/online-coaching/

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