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Barbell Medicine Podcast
Episode #273: Great Debates in Fitness and Health #3
Feb 8, 2024
The hosts engage in a debate about asymmetries in strength, muscle size, and technique. They discuss the benefits and criteria for correcting these asymmetries. They also talk about the benefits and risks of taking creatine as a dietary supplement. The podcast explores challenges in regulating hyper palatable and ultra processed foods, and suggests alternative methods of regulation. They discuss incentivizing reformulation campaigns and debate the development of strength versus cardiovascular endurance. They discuss the role of nutrition in performance and body weight management and debate the use of performance-enhancing drugs in strength sports.
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- Strength asymmetries may be beneficial in post-operative scenarios, but generally, natural strength asymmetries are not a concern.
- Programming should be based on goals, preferences, and current fitness levels, rather than solely on energy balance.
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The role of symmetry and asymmetry in strength, muscle size, and technique
Strength asymmetries may be beneficial in post-operative scenarios, but generally, natural strength asymmetries are not a concern. Muscle size asymmetries are only important in sports where it is judged, like bodybuilding. Technique asymmetries are generally allowed as long as they do not limit performance.
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