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Jun 20, 2022 • 44min
Individualizing Training Protocols for Lifter Psychology and When Should You Rate RPE? | Ep. 33
Timestamps:
01:33 Individualizing Training Protocols Via Lifter Psychology
26:32 When Should You Rate a Set’s RPE?
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Links to papers discussed:
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/351730507_Accuracy_in_predicting_repetitions_to_task_failure_in_resistance_exercise_a_scoping_review_and_exploratory_meta-_analysis
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7785525/
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Jun 6, 2022 • 28min
Overreaching for Hypertrophy, Adaptive Resistance, and Interpreting Training Plateaus | Ep. 32
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Timestamps:
01:40 How should you feel after a Deload?
05:38 Overreaching for Hypertrophy
13:34 Adaptive Resistance Discussion
21:14 Interpreting Training Plateaus
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Links to papers discussed:
1. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30543499/
2. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32108724/
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May 23, 2022 • 52min
Optimizing Exercise Variation and Building Work Capacity to Potentiate Load Progression | Ep. 31
The podcast discusses the impact of exercise variation on strength gains, work capacity in training, managing aches, enhancing work capacity, double progression in strength training, and addressing psychological factors for progress.

May 9, 2022 • 1h 43min
Simplifying Velocity Based Training, Do We Need To Train to Failure With Low Loads, and Benching 6 Times a Week | Ep. 30
Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! Timestamps: 01:10 Simplifying velocity based training 35:34 Do we need to train to failure with low loads? 1:31:23 Long term individualization case study with high frequency benching To learn more about 1 on 1 coaching: https://datadrivenstrength.typeform.com/to/JR3Gzm?typeform-source=linktr.ee If you'd like to sign up to our email list, please visit the bottom section of our website via this link: https://www.data-drivenstrength.com If you’d like to submit a question for a future episode please follow the link provided: https://forms.gle/c5aCswfCq6XUDTiAA Link to Individualized Programming + Self Coaching Toolkit Product Page: https://www.data-drivenstrength.com/individualized-programming Links to papers discussed: 1.https://www.researchgate.net/publication/359752419_Comparison_of_the_effects_of_velocity-based_vs_traditional_resistance_training_methods_on_adaptations_in_strength_power_and_sprint_speed_A_systematic_review_meta-analysis_and_quality_of_evidence_appra2. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29944141/3. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33105366/4. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30840517/5. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33829679/6. https://journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/ijspp/12/4/article-p512.xml7. https://journals.lww.com/nsca-jscr/Fulltext/2022/02000/Low_Velocity_Loss_Induces_Similar_Strength_Gains.7.aspx?casa_token=AfItCW-RmbwAAAAA:0mh-bZQqBo9igEtdOX4258B_CDc7RateVIZYMF1KmHKJndQCRM-6qVhc1qnK19n9DRv0gPbmmm54cHnEITM4U3PQ8. https://journals.lww.com/nsca-jscr/Abstract/9000/Low_Load_Resistance_Training_to_Volitional_Failure.94325.aspx9. https://europepmc.org/article/med/3189529010. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29189407/11. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31306302/12. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31809457/ Follow us on Instagram at: @datadrivenstrength @zac.datadrivenstrength @josh.datadrivenstrength @jake.datadrivenstrength @drake.datadrivenstrength Music by Joystock - https://www.joystock.org

Apr 25, 2022 • 1h 17min
Optimal Training Block Length and Using Within-Subjects Designs to Guide Individualization
Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! Timestamps: 01:25 Determining a “training unit” 27:38 What can we learn about individualization from within-subjects designs? 54:55 Is there a “best” way to progress training? To learn more about 1 on 1 coaching: https://datadrivenstrength.typeform.com/to/JR3Gzm?typeform-source=linktr.ee If you'd like to sign up to our email list, please visit the bottom section of our website via this link: https://www.data-drivenstrength.com If you’d like to submit a question for a future episode please follow the link provided: https://forms.gle/c5aCswfCq6XUDTiAA Link to Individualized Programming + Self Coaching Toolkit Product Page: https://www.data-drivenstrength.com/individualized-programming Links to papers discussed: 1. https://journals.physiology.org/doi/full/10.1152/japplphysiol.00350.20192. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35092084/3. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30289872/4. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32108724/5. https://journals.lww.com/nsca-jscr/Fulltext/2020/05000/Effect_of_Competition_Frequency_on_Strength.3.aspx?casa_token=ifWOu5M11L8AAAAA:fUmU5Cm7OWh58ZrPIff3aTF2agzb3xqfmkAtA35ScoF91_QTS_ctoLGBqWN7lO_7M5EvATXYG5XlXxXgeeA2r7sL Follow us on Instagram at: @datadrivenstrength @zac.datadrivenstrength @josh.datadrivenstrength @jake.datadrivenstrength @drake.datadrivenstrength
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Apr 9, 2022 • 1h 8min
Addressing the Limitations of the Proximity to Failure Research
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Timestamps:
01:04 New review paper on the limitations of proximity to failure research
13:50 What is the effect size of interest?
41:00 Strength Limiter Discussion
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https://www.data-drivenstrength.com/individualized-programming Links to papers discussed:
1. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/359044527_Methods_for_Controlling_and_Reporting_Resistance_Training_Proximity_to_Failure_Current_Issues_and_Future_Directions
2. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35263685/
3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7725035/
4. https://journals.lww.com/nsca-jscr/Fulltext/2021/02001/Impact_of_Two_High_Volume_Set_Configuration.21.aspx?fbclid=IwAR3_TzZaaPIK6ZaoK5Tty3e22GgJU_1sJMtdHICV1Okq0AQSVfqvwdNu1fM
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Mar 11, 2022 • 41min
Episode 27- New Proximity to Failure Research, The Fitness-Fatigue Model, and More
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Timestamps:
00:00 Proximity to Failure and Fatigue Management
20:44 The Fitness Fatigue Model
30:18 How Much Does Absolute Load Matter?
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Links to papers discussed:
1. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35112815/
2. https://sciendo.com/article/10.2478/hukin-2022-0016
3. http://repositoriodigital.ucsc.cl/handle/25022009/2658
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Feb 8, 2022 • 45min
Episode 26- Training Momentum and Autoregulation
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Timestamps:
00:00 What is auto regulation?
03:29 Should we auto regulate training volume?
29:20 How does training momentum influence outcomes?
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Links to papers discussed:
1. https://journals.lww.com/nsca-jscr/Fulltext/2017/02000/Comparison_of_Powerlifting_Performance_in_Trained.1.aspx
2. https://journals.lww.com/nsca-jscr/Fulltext/2010/01000/Flexible_Nonlinear_Periodization_in_a_Beginner.3.aspx
3. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31009432/
4. https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2018.00247/full
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Jan 17, 2022 • 1h 22min
Q&A Episode 25- General Update, Minimum Effective Training Dose, Rate of Force Development, and More
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro/general update
10:02 Home gym equipment and setting up weighted pushups
23:47 Training frequency and proximity to failure
36:14 Rate of force development discussion
01:09:00 Minimum effective dose for strength and hypertrophy
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Training to Failure Fatigue Meta discussed:
1. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40279-021-01602-x
Links to RFD papers discussed:
1. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1111/sms.13775?casa_token=EkLP_ZxQKuEAAAAA:pZoYDR1zERHdyTDFJhdkxJByWY4POb2kilm1JQnhf2o4-K-wWGKwk_iPxKpYJPrIwXHfxUfC1eso4yI
2. https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s00421-016-3439-2.pdf
3. https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/1/45
4. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/02640414.2015.1119299?needAccess=true
5. https://europepmc.org/article/med/34100789
6. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29577974/
7. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/325748706_Functional_and_physiological_adaptations_following_concurrent_training_using_sets_with_and_without_concentric_failure_in_elderly_men_A_randomized_clinical_trial
8. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32049887/
9. https://journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/ijspp/14/1/article-p46.xml
Links to MED papers discussed:
1. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21131862/
2. https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2021.735932/full
3. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31373973/
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Nov 5, 2021 • 1h 5min
Episode 24- Athlete Monitoring and Fatigue with Drake Eserhaut
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