

Data Driven Strength Podcast
Zac Robinson & Josh Pelland
The perfect blend of research deep-dives and laid-back training talk.
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Aug 30, 2023 • 51min
Beyond Powerbuilding: Principles and Advanced Applications | Ep. 56
The hosts discuss their new direction and transition to a video-based format on YouTube. They explore strategies for maximizing powerlifting and bodybuilding goals. They compare sniper-based and shock and awe approaches in training. They emphasize the importance of balancing work and tolerance in powerlifting. They express their excitement about returning to regular podcasting and ask for viewer suggestions.

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Jun 26, 2023 • 1h 8min
Are Deloads Making You Weaker? | Ep. 55
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
04:50 Deloads
https://sportrxiv.org/index.php/server/preprint/view/302
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May 10, 2023 • 48min
Infinity Programs are LIVE: Systematic Training to Maximize Results
Delve into the creation of Infinity Programs, emphasizing individualized training and maximizing progress. Explore the evolution of the training system, new community platform, and periodization features. Discuss limitations and challenges faced by the program, while building excitement for the upcoming training program launch.

Apr 10, 2023 • 54min
Programming Primer Sessions to Boost Performance | Ep. 54
The podcast discusses primer sessions in programming, focusing on enhancing strength performance, using low recovery cost sessions, potentiation techniques, and long-term performance improvement. It explores the influence of variables on proximity to failure and performance, emphasizing the importance of blending different training protocols for optimal results.

Mar 27, 2023 • 41min
Which Reps are the Most Efficient for Strength? | Ep. 53
The podcast discusses the relationship between velocity loss and strength gains, highlighting the dose-response relationship and limitations of velocity loss research. It also explores the impact of proximity to failure on strength gains, emphasizing the importance of volume. The significance of indicator sets and velocity loss thresholds for powerlifters is examined, along with evolving thoughts on training approaches and individualization.

Mar 13, 2023 • 1h 1min
Getting the Most Out of Velocity Loss | Ep. 52
The hosts discuss advantages and disadvantages of velocity loss in strength training. They analyze the limitations of velocity loss in quantifying repetitions in reserve (RIR) and its variability. They explore the limitations of velocity loss as a set termination method and suggest alternative methods. The role of velocity in training is discussed along with the flexible nature of RIR and velocity profiles.

Feb 27, 2023 • 1h 3min
Wrinkles to the Volume Discussion for Muscle Growth | Ep. 51
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
03:45 Wrinkles to the volume discussion
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35291645/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27433992/
Volume for Strength (Ep. 37):
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4hDLNB1iXukbMo8Q5ZfuQB?si=AB326-IaToW-PJGDQxXV-w
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Feb 13, 2023 • 51min
Is Load Irrelevant for Muscle Growth? | Ep. 50
The podcast explores the effectiveness of mixing different rep ranges for muscle growth, optimizing muscle growth with light load training, different approaches to muscle growth progression, regional hypertrophy, individual responses to rep ranges, undulating programming, and individualized rep ranges for muscle growth.

Jan 30, 2023 • 48min
Beyond Long Muscle Lengths: Where Should Your Reps Be the Most Difficult for Hypertrophy? | Ep. 49
Exploring the significance of muscle length in exercises and discussing recent research suggesting the emphasis should be on reaching the longest muscle length. The influence of muscle length at the point of peak difficulty in exercises and its importance in maximizing hypertrophy. The need for more studies on hypertrophy training approaches, emphasizing the importance of muscle length exposure and range of motion. Matching resistance and strength curves for optimal muscle growth, training at long muscle lengths, and maintaining tension throughout the entire range of motion. The challenges of recovering from leg training and the impact of body frame on training stresses. How certain movements can be more difficult for taller individuals and the potential mechanisms behind why longer muscle lengths are better for hypertrophy.

Jan 16, 2023 • 1h 2min
Decreasing Training Volume in Trained Individuals: Risks and Rewards | Ep. 48
Exploring the benefits and risks of decreasing training volume in trained individuals, focusing on muscle maintenance and growth. Discussing optimal volume reduction for transitioning to a maintenance phase, physiological resensitization, and individualized training volume. Insights on adjusting volume for different muscle groups and strategies to maintain strength while reducing squat frequency.