Brad Schoenfeld, PhD is among the worlds leading researchers in the field of muscle hypertrophy, a tenured professor, and author. Brad is measured and nuanced in his breakdown of popular muscle building beliefs and myths.
Brad joins me to share a researched backed breakdown of:
-Why we can build muscle with rep ranges outside the classic 8-12 reps.
-The benefits of training at different rep ranges.
-Are higher reps more fatiguing than low reps.
-Is fatigue really a serious issue in training.
-What the research really says about volume.
-The difference between effective and optimal for training volume.
-Are metallic stress and muscle damage relevant to muscle growth.
-How muscle memory works.
-Does lifting tempo matter.
-The frustrating things about muscle hypertrophy Brad sees popular and circulating in the industry.
-Plus much more.
01:05 Debunking Muscle Building Myths
01:40 Research Insights on Rep Ranges
03:29 Practical Implications of Training Loads
14:44 Volume and Muscle Hypertrophy
23:31 Mechanical Tension and Muscle Growth
25:25 Introduction to Muscle Hypertrophy Research
25:52 Mechanical Tension: The Primary Factor
26:16 Metabolic Stress and Muscle Damage
29:37 The Role of Satellite Cells
31:09 The Pump and Mechanical Tension
33:15 Misconceptions in Muscle Hypertrophy
34:24 Training Variables and Individual Differences
36:40 Eccentric Training and Muscle Damage
40:24 Gender Differences in Training Response
43:06 Genetic Ceiling and Muscle Memory
46:17 Aging and Muscle Maintenance
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