Chasing Clarity: Health & Fitness Podcast EP. 80: DR. SCOTT STEVENSON: THE SCIENCE OF HYPERTROPHY TRAINING & INDIVIDUAL RESPONSES TO RESISTANCE TRAINING TOPICS
Oct 20, 2023
Dr. Scott Stevenson, a researcher and author specializing in hypertrophy and strength training, discusses fascinating insights into how individuals uniquely respond to resistance training. He explains the concept of response heterogeneity, revealing why group averages can mask individual differences. Scott highlights the impact of varied rep ranges and training frequencies on gains, challenges standard high-volume protocols, and emphasizes the importance of personalized coaching. He also dives into the nuances of recovery, muscle memory, and the implications of training adaptations.
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Hip Replacements As A Personal Control Case
- Dr Scott Stevenson described getting both hips replaced and using his prehabbed right hip as an internal control to compare recovery.
- He emphasized staying active before and after surgery helped preserve muscle and functional reserve.
Prehab And Move As Much As Possible
- Do stay active and do prehabilitation before joint surgery to preserve muscle and speed recovery.
- Avoid painful movements post-op and prioritize healing over ego-driven training.
Immobility Produces Fast, Large Muscle Loss
- Immobility causes rapid muscle loss: studies show 5–10% muscle decline within a week of severe inactivity.
- Scott and Brandon highlight this as a major reason older patients rarely fully regain pre-illness muscle without preserved activity.
