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The Revive Stronger Podcast

115: The Rest, Tempo, Pump Work Roundtable - Mike Israetel & Menno Henselmans

Aug 13, 2018
01:10:51
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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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Quick takeaways

  • Rest periods play a crucial role in hypertrophy training, with short rest periods reducing overall training volume and potentially hindering muscle growth, while excessively long rest periods may caution overreaching.
  • Explosive concentric contractions have shown consistent benefits for strength development, indirectly supporting muscle growth, while controlling the eccentric phase of lifting movements is crucial for optimal hypertrophy, although the evidence for slow eccentrics is inconclusive.

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Importance of Rest Periods for Hypertrophy

Rest periods play a crucial role in hypertrophy training. Short rest periods have been traditionally recommended for muscle growth, but recent research challenges this notion. Studies indicate that rest intervals primarily impact training volume rather than having an independent effect on muscle growth. Short rest periods can reduce the number of repetitions and overall training volume, leading to less muscle growth. On the other hand, excessively long rest periods may hinder progress by cautioning overreaching. Therefore, it is important to find an optimal balance based on individual needs and training goals.

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