Barbell Shrugged

Should You Train To Failure for Muscle Growth w/ Dr. Brad Schoefeld, Dr. Andy Galpin, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash Barbell Shrugged #574

May 5, 2021

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Dr. Brad Schoenfeld discusses training to failure for muscle growth, mechanisms of hypertrophy, mTOR's role, and sarcoplasmic hypertrophy. The podcast explores individualized training programs, rest periods' impact on hypertrophy, muscle growth factors, and muscle density vs. size gain.

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Quick takeaways

Time under tension is crucial for muscle hypertrophy, emphasizing consistent tension on muscles.

Rest periods impact hypertrophy outcomes, with longer rests showing superiority when volume is equal.

Mechanical tension is the main driver of muscle hypertrophy, outweighing metabolic stress and muscle damage.

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Importance of Time Under Tension

Time under tension is a crucial factor in muscle hypertrophy, indicating the need for consistent tension on muscles. While specific time frames for tension within a set are not rigid, focusing on overall weekly time under tension is essential for maximizing hypertrophic effects, as observed in various studies comparing different training routines.

Intro

4min

Training to Failure for Muscle Growth

30min

Analyzing Muscle Growth Studies and Advancements in Imaging Technology

3min

Optimizing Training Programs Through Individualization

12min

Exploring the Effects of Rest Periods on Muscle Hypertrophy

2min

Factors Influencing Muscle Growth and Training Methods

29min

Muscle Density, Social Media Presence, and Sponsor Promotions

4min

Brad Schoenfeld, PhD, CSCS, CSPS, FNSCA, is an internationally renowned fitness expert and widely regarded as one of the leading authorities on body composition training (muscle development and fat loss). He is a lifetime drug-free bodybuilder, and has won numerous natural bodybuilding titles.

Brad earned his masters degree in kinesiology/exercise science from the University of Texas at Permian Basin and his PhD at Rocky Mountain University where his dissertation focused on elucidating the mechanisms of muscle hypertrophy and their application to resistance training. He has published over 200 peer-reviewed research articles on exercise and sports nutrition, as well as editing multiple textbooks and authoring several textbook chapters.

He acts as the Assistant Editor-in-Chief for the NSCA's Strength and Conditioning Journal, as well as serving on the editorial advisory board for several peer-reviewed exercise- and nutrition-related journals.

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