

MASS Office Hours Episode 2 (Muscle Retention, Exercise Variety, Strength Blocks for Hypertrophy)
Sep 23, 2023
In this podcast, Dr. Eric Trexler and Dr. Eric Helms discuss translating research into practical decisions, preserving muscle during weight loss, benefits of exercise variety, adjusting calorie targets for bulking up, and Dr. Helms' contest prep diet.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Reflections on Competing at a Pro Qualifier Competition
03:40 • 2min
Understanding Effect Sizes in Research Studies
05:13 • 12min
Optimizing Muscle Retention During Weight Loss
17:22 • 20min
Exercise Variation and Specificity: Tailoring Workouts for Optimal Results
37:01 • 12min
Optimizing Calorie Intake for Weight Gain Phases
49:21 • 23min
Strength Training and Hypertrophy: Exploring Rep Ranges and Muscle Recruitment
01:12:15 • 11min
Wrap-up and Ways to Support the Podcast
01:23:14 • 3min