Bodybuilding coach Kassem Hanson joins the podcast to discuss applied biomechanics and anatomy for bodybuilding. They cover exercise selection principles, working around injuries, leg press muscle targeting, and the application of biomechanics research for training.

Exercise and training expert Kassem Hanson joins Jordan Shallow to discuss topics such as training to failure and its effectiveness for muscle hypertrophy. They explore the role of skill in exercise performance and the impact of fatigue on training outcomes. They also discuss different training techniques like cluster sets, supersets, and drop sets for muscle hypertrophy. The conversation covers the role of rep speed in training and loading outside of the active range. Finally, they touch on static stretching and its impact on muscle adaptation.

Returning guest Kassem Hanson discusses his biggest lessons from 2023, goals for 2024, integrated partials, optimal volume, online vs. offline seminars, where lengthened partials don't aid, volume and lengthened partials, and the fun factor in training.

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Kassem Hanson, creator of N1 Education and N1 Training, discusses optimizing fitness outcomes, problem-solving within coaching constraints, the effectiveness of sumo stance exercises, isolations exercises for muscle growth, and the value of hands-on learning in training.