

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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Sep 26, 2022 • 37min
Load and Strength Gains: Are There Diminishing Returns? | Ep. 40
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Timestamps:
00:0 Intro
02:09 Should we address our weak points or build on our strengths?
09:09 Does the relationship between load and strength gains show diminishing returns?
Link to primary paper discussed:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33433148/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35029596/
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Sep 13, 2022 • 54min
Periodization for Muscle Growth: Does Work Capacity Matter? | Ep. 39
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
03:00 What training metrics should we track?
09:30 Does aerobic training potentiate hypertrophy?
Link to primary paper discussed:
https://faseb.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1096/fj.202200398RR
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Aug 29, 2022 • 35min
Rate of Progression, Tips for Self Coaching, and Program Troubleshooting | Ep. 38
The podcast explores rate of progression in training and the impact of training status. They discuss the importance of individuality in rates of progress and coaching strategies. They also compare the effects of load and set volume on strength gains. The hosts give tips for self-programming and coaching, emphasizing objectivity and note-taking. They delve into the concept of adaptation and the difference between discomfort and suffering in training.

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Aug 15, 2022 • 44min
Is 10-20 Sets Per Week a Good Recommendation for 1RM Strength? | Ep. 37
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Links to paper discussed:
1. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28755103/
2. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30153194/
3. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31868813/
4. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27941492/
5. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32058362/
6. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29470825/
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Aug 1, 2022 • 1h 8min
Diving Deeper into ROM for Hypertrophy with Milo Wolf | Ep. 36
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Timestamps:
01:30 Milo’s background
04:00 Discussion of new of triceps study
15:00 Muscle length vs. failure point
23:30 What would be the biggest mistake lifters would make if they took this research too literally?
36:20 Do we need any ROM for muscle growth?
47:50 Potential considerations for regional hypertrophy
Learn more about Milo:
https://wolfcoaching.net/about
https://www.instagram.com/wolfcoach_/?hl=en
https://uk.linkedin.com/in/milo-wolf-664961205?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Milo-Wolf-2
Links to paper discussed:
1. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/17461391.2022.2100279
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Jul 18, 2022 • 58min
How to Build the Best Microcycle | Ep. 35
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Jul 4, 2022 • 1h 4min
Total ROM vs. Long Muscle Lengths for Hypertrophy | Ep. 34
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Links to papers discussed:
1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6977096/
2. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33977835/
3. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32823490/
4. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7969179/
5. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/sms.13375?casa_token=_JYjQ7XribcAAAAA%3Asc0SpRidaslI3hrFZbEbYRufhiBsCZXMELOrrBtnCxeIVhA3qvq6iWrOzIMApW4hLx15MdVDakzw1n0
6. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Joao-Pedro-Nunes-2/publication/356788973_Partial_range_of_motion_and_muscle_hypertrophy_not_all_ROMs_lead_to_Rome/links/61ad3cd050e22929cd4e016d/Partial-range-of-motion-and-muscle-hypertrophy-not-all-ROMs-lead-to-Rome.pdf?_sg%5B0%5D=started_experiment_milestone&_sg%5B1%5D=started_experiment_milestone&origin=journalDetail
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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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Link to Individualized Programming + Self Coaching Toolkit Product Page: https://www.data-drivenstrength.com/individualized-programming
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.


