

Data Driven Strength Podcast
Zac Robinson and Josh Pelland
The perfect blend of research deep-dives and laid-back training talk.
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Jun 26, 2024 • 35min
Is Optimal The Enemy? | Ep. 59
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Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
03:24 Where We’ve Been
11:26 The Role of Optimization
26:46 Concepts That Seemed Obvious After the Fact
30:45 Recent Papers
34:02 Wrap up
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Dec 18, 2023 • 4h
Does the Evidence Now Support Effective Reps? Ft. Greg Nuckols | Ep. 58
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.

Dec 11, 2023 • 1h 12min
Do Short Rest Periods Actually Decrease Muscle Growth? | Ep. 57
Exploring the impact of short rest periods on muscle hypertrophy, comparing traditional resistance training to advanced techniques, and discussing the importance of quality training for muscle growth. The hosts delve into the benefits of training close to failure, metabolic stress, and caution with advanced techniques in a data-driven approach to strength training.

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):
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