Greg Nuckols

Greg Nuckols, a writer and researcher at Stronger By Science, shares his insights into training volume and its impact on hypertrophy and strength. He clarifies common misconceptions about muscle growth, emphasizing that increased volume doesn't always equate to greater strength gains. The discussion dives into the complexity of biological systems, the role of training to failure, and the importance of context in interpreting exercise research. Nuckols also debates rationalism vs. empiricism in fitness science, shedding light on how to better understand training metrics and outcomes.

Experts like Adam Meakins and Alan Aragon discuss back pain, lifestyle changes for chronic diseases, training techniques for strength development, muscle growth, effective reps model for hypertrophy, and the importance of a well-rounded knowledge base in health and fitness industry.

In this episode, Greg Nuckols, a renowned strength and conditioning coach and founder of the MacroFactor app, shares insights about his unique family legacy in strength sports. He dives into the fascinating story of Cleve Dean and the strongest family many don’t know. Greg also discusses nutrition trends among athletes, including the transition towards low-carb diets. The podcast touches on the evolution of the MacroFactor app, emphasizing personalized tracking and user experience. Expect humor and familial anecdotes alongside insights into fitness and nutrition!

Greg Nuckols, fitness expert and founder of Stronger By Science, discusses the new proximity to failure meta-regression and the resurgence of the effective reps model. They explore the desire for a proxy metric of hypertrophy, other factors influencing muscle growth, and the role of metabolic stress. They also touch on the limitations of single number metrics, embracing uncertainty in science, and the popularity of simplistic ideas. Additionally, they discuss the complex relationship between desire, eating behavior, exercise, and energy expenditure, as well as factors influencing muscle protein synthesis and the importance of novelty in training.

In this episode, Mike Israetel, Eric Helms, Layne Norton, and Greg Nuckols discuss training volume, including max recoverable volume, injury prevention, strength vs hypertrophy, and tracking training volume. They explore the concepts of MRD and MRV, finding the optimal volume, gradually increasing volume, and measuring volume in different intensity zones. They also touch on rest periods, exploring volume requirements in a deficit versus surplus, and the importance of chasing performance during training.