

115: The Rest, Tempo, Pump Work Roundtable - Mike Israetel & Menno Henselmans
Aug 13, 2018
Hypertrophy experts Dr. Mike Israetel and Menno Henselmans discuss rest times, lifting tempo & pump work for optimal muscle growth. They cover optimal rest intervals, the impact of rest on performance, using pauses for hypertrophy, training with bands, and the importance of exercise technique and individualization. They also challenge misconceptions around perfect form, range of motion, and momentum in exercise. The hosts stress the need for evidence-based practice and focusing on overall principles in fitness.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Rest Periods: Limiting vs Auto-regulating
03:56 • 15min
Obsession with keeping things the same in training
18:36 • 12min
The Benefits of Pausing in Training
31:06 • 22min
The Importance of Exercise Technique and Individualization
52:45 • 11min
Discussion on Perfect Form, Range of Motion, and Momentum in Exercise
01:04:14 • 2min
Focusing on Overall Principles and Debunking the Pencil Test
01:06:40 • 3min