Exercise is Bullshit! "Big 5 Myths In Hypertrophy" with Dr. Brad Schoenfeld
Jan 29, 2025
Join Dr. Brad Schoenfeld, a leading hypertrophy researcher and professor at Lehman College, as he dives into muscle growth myths. He breaks down the significance of training intensity and revisits the debate on lengthened partials. Discover the balance between optimal training volume and individual responses, plus the surprising benefits of cheat reps. Brad also emphasizes the importance of personalized training methods. This insightful discussion is packed with practical tips for anyone serious about maximizing their muscle development!
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Hypertrophy Across Wide Rep Ranges
- You can achieve muscle hypertrophy across a wide rep range from about five to thirty reps.
- Training intensity near failure, not just heavy loads, activates muscle fibers for growth.
Use Lengthened Partials Wisely
- Emphasize the lengthened part of the movement in partial reps for hypertrophy benefits.
- Use full range of motion for overall strength but lengthened partials can add hypertrophic value.
Try Partials as Set Extenders
- Use lengthened partial reps as a finishing technique after a full range of motion set.
- Experiment but keep full range of motion as the main focus for most exercises.