The Chris and Paul Show

Exploring the concept of failure in workout sets and understanding the different fatigue mechanisms during exercise. Discussing the significance of controlled and slow eccentric lowering in weightlifting and the importance of grasping fundamental concepts in muscle physiology and hypertrophy. Debunking misconceptions about failure and different types of failure during a set, emphasizing the impact of task failure. Exploring the benefits of standardizing movements, isometric and eccentric exercises, and cautioning against back-to-back tasks to failure.

The hosts debate whether lengthened partials are worth it in training, weighing the stimulus gained against the fatigue incurred. They explore the effects of fatigue on hypertrophy and the lack of studies comparing full range of motion with partial range of motion. The importance of muscle adaptations from stretch-mediated hypertrophy and the significance of training muscles at a moderate length are discussed. The concept of failure in fatigue physiology literature is examined, as well as the relationship between neuro-mechanical matching and length-tension. They also discuss exercise selection for muscle mass gain and the limitations of certain studies in exercise science.

The podcast explores biasing muscle divisions and regional hypertrophy. They discuss how bias influences muscle activation, growth patterns of muscles in different areas, and challenges of targeting specific muscle heads. The impact of antagonist inhibition on muscle growth is explored, focusing on muscles like biceps, triceps, and hamstrings. The influence of joint position on hamstring activation and the concept of region hypertrophy are discussed. The podcast also explores regional variations in muscle fiber types, genetics and muscle growth, and the importance of stabilization for muscle activation. The hosts delve into building inner pecs in the chest muscles and the debate around regional hypertrophy. They also discuss the importance of shoulder position for triceps muscle activation, the intricacies of the lats, and the significance of antagonist inhibition and the two joint muscle principle in muscle growth. The podcast concludes with a discussion on volume counting, growing inner pecs, and upcoming topics on physiological modeling and failure types.

Chris and Paul discuss the effects of progressing volume in a training study, analyzing the optimal number of sets and stimulating reps for maximizing gains. They also compare different rest periods in volume literature and explore the increase in muscle volume and its effects on the body. The hosts discuss practical solutions for maximizing gains without technology, delve into the physiology of achieving high levels of recruitment, and highlight the improvement in the quality of debates and arguments concerning physiology and exercise. They also discuss the belief and understanding of the range of motion effects in muscle training.

Chris, Paul, and Joe discuss the differences between enhanced and natural training, including muscle gains, strength, myofibrillar protein synthesis, hypertrophy, and muscle force production. They explore the impact of neural adaptations, effects of TRT on body composition, fat burning, and protein requirements. The conversation also covers optimizing training strategies for natural bodybuilders, the battle of models in fitness, the importance of alternative theories, and the discussion about linking studies and infographics.

Chris and Paul debunk the idea that deloads increase muscle growth or strength. They explore the concept of muscle memory and its impact on gains, clarify misconceptions about deloading in strength training, discuss the effects of leaving space between workouts, explore progression methods and plateaus, and argue that deloads have minimal impact on solving plateaus. They also discuss the importance of sleep and protein for recovery and emphasize the importance of progressing slowly over time.

A podcast explores topics such as hypertrophy training, exercise selection, leg press vs squat debate, hamstring training, stability in exercises, genetic factors in muscle development, grip strength's role in exercises, insights from arm wrestling and gymnastics in developing strong arms.

The podcast explores the concept of stretch-mediated hypertrophy and the controversies surrounding it. It discusses the role of passive mechanical tension in muscle hypertrophy and the importance of technological advancements in strength gain analysis. The hosts delve into the effects of stretch training on muscle growth and debunk misconceptions about muscle length and force production. They also discuss the impact of exercise terminology on communication and compare different workout programs for glute hypertrophy. The chapter concludes with discussions on muscle fiber length, muscle damage, and the announcement of a new book on hypertrophy exercise essentials.

In this podcast, we talk about how the principle of neuromechanical matching works and why it an important factor to consider when selecting exercises for a strength training program. You can find Chris on his social and publications here - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisabeardsley/?hl=en Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/SandCResearch Twitter - https://twitter.com/SandCResearch You can find Paul on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/liftrunbang1/?hl=en And his hypertrophy training groups here - Yoke Squad - https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/workout-plan/team/lift-run-bang Valkyrie - https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/workout-plan/team/the-valkyrie Garage Gangsters - https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/workout-plan/team/garage-gangsters Garage Gals - https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/workout-plan/team/garage-gals

In this podcast, we talk about how the lack of muscle glycogen replenishment due to muscle damage contributes to overreaching. This is a very poorly-understood area in the fitness industry despite there being a lot of research into the problem. https://www.patreon.com/posts/podcast-9-muscle-86332671 You can find Chris on his social and publications here - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisabeardsley/?hl=en Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/SandCResearch Twitter - https://twitter.com/SandCResearch You can find Paul on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/liftrunbang1/?hl=en And his hypertrophy training groups here - Yoke Squad - https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/workout-plan/team/lift-run-bang Valkyrie - https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/workout-plan/team/the-valkyrie Garage Gangsters - https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/workout-plan/team/garage-gangsters Garage Gals - https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/workout-plan/team/garage-gals Joe Agu - Twitter @josephaguFacebook.com/josephagunutritionInstagram @josephagunutritionwww.elitenutritioncoaching.com