The Revive Stronger Podcast

367: High Loads Vs. Low Loads For Hypertrophy - Brad Schoenfeld

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1. Timing and supervision are crucial factors in resistance training studies. Leaving enough time for recovery may prevent detrimental effects on blood flow. Supervision during a research study focused on hypertrophy shows significant differences compared to unsupervised training. In recreationally trained subjects with moderate experience, unsupervised routines may be detrimental to results.
2. Training with heavy loads can result in acute fatigue, but not necessarily chronic fatigue. Taking a longer rest period between sets can help solve the issue of acidosis buildup. Consistently training with lighter loads can build up buffering capacity in the body, leading to better dissipation of acidosis. Further investigation is needed to fully understand the effects of different training approaches.
3. Heavier loads create more tension and stress for a single repetition. Fatigue increases mechanical stress as higher threshold motor units are recruited. Other muscles may compensate for the load in different exercises. Focus on load alone does not determine the level of mechanical stress on specific muscles.
4. Lighter loads can still create tension on muscles and potentially stimulate growth. Type one fibers are more fatigue resistant and may be stimulated by longer periods of load. Being definitive on social media can be misleading, and it's important to be cautious and avoid overgeneralization.
5. There is evidence on both sides regarding the effects of blood flow restriction on muscle hypertrophy. The metabolic buildup or hypoxia caused by blood flow restriction may contribute to these effects. Other stimuli besides mechanical tension may also play a role in muscle growth. The effects of blood flow restriction may not necessarily translate to lifting weights.
6. A study on muscle typology revealed that type two fibers have over 50% greater blood flow compared to fast-twitch fibers. Fast-twitch fibers have approximately 50% greater hypertrophic potential compared to type one fibers. Establishing causal evidence for the mechanisms involved in muscle growth is challenging due to the difficulty of isolating and ruling out other variables.

Highlights created by George Pagan III

Timing and Supervision's Impact on Resistance Training

07:32 • 2min

The Impact of Fatigue and Rest Periods on Training with Heavy Loads

39:33 • 1min

Heavier Loads and Mechanical Stress in Weightlifting

45:54 • 2min

The Role of Tension and Fiber Types in Muscle Growth

48:24 • 2min

Evidence on both sides of muscle damage and blood flow restriction

52:52 • 1min

Study on Muscle Typology and Blood Flow: Implications for Hypertrophy

56:39 • 2min