Best Hardgainer Podcasts (2024)

Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! 00:00 Introduction 01:30 Controlling Proximity to Failure and Downstream Effects 03:39 Theoretical Considerations and Adjusting Load Set-to-Set 11:50 Practical Recommendations for Training to Failure 19:35 Exercise Order and Perception of Effort 35:08 Maximizing the Stimulus Under the Curve …

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How Should Your Volume Change Over Time? | Ep. 65 41:40

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Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! 00:00 Introducttion 02:27 Framing the Discussion on the Dose-Response Relationship 08:19 Differentiating Muscle-Centric and Practical Constraints 15:32 Volume Needs over a Lifting Career 24:26 The Minimum Effective Dose and Practical Considerations 32:22 The Shifting Window of Productive Tra…

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Podcast 14: Nutrition Lessons We Have Learned Through the Years 48:52

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Follow us on IG: @Coach_ChrisLee @Benji-Tucker19By Benji Tucker, Chris Lee

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Podcast 13: The Biggest Lessons We Learned in Our Fitness Journey 50:09

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Follow us on IG: @Coach_ChrisLee @Benji_Tucker19By Benji Tucker, Chris Lee

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Maintenance Volume: More Than Meets the Eye | Ep. 64 1:04:19

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Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! 00:00 Intro 05:25 Defining Maintenance Volume 08:18 Current Research on Maintenance Volume 18:49 Limitations of Current Research 24:16 Determining Effective Maintenance Volumes 32:47 Skepticism Around Some Evidence-Based Concepts 35:11 Maximizing Gains of Maintenance 46:27 Absolute vs. Relat…

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Podcast 10: Our Story 34:46

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Podcast 10 Timestamps 0:00 : Intro 0:18 : Morning Routine and Electrolytes 3:59 : Animal Protein Opinion 6:00 : Business Practices with Animals 7:08 : Our Economic Philosophy 10:25 : How Much Power Does Gov't Have Over Businesses? 13:04: Benji Origin Story 15:56 : Chris's Origin Story 20:07 : House Robbery Story 20:54 : How We Met 22:35 : Cleaning …

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Podcast 11: The Muscle Groups You Need to Build For An Aesthetic Physique 1:05:45

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Timestamps: 00:00 : Intro 00:18 : Ninja Creami Testing and Mix Ins 05:11 : What is the Ninja Creami and Why We Love It 10:28 : Eating Ice Cream and Losing Weight 13:07 : Pro Athletes: Their Nutrition and Rituals 15:10 : Soccer Talk 20:25 : Ohtani and Baseball Talk 21:21 : Sports Rules and Referees 27:33 : Chris's Batting Mentality 30:28 : Topic of …

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How Novelty Can Make Your Training More Effective | Ep. 63 44:07

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Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! 00:00 Intro 03:14 Calf Anatomy 08:29 Exploring the Concept of Resensitization 29:17 The Role Individualization 36:09 Anecdotal Evidence of Potential Effectiveness 42:16 Practical Resensitization Strategies Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@datadrivenst... Be sure to …

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Tips for Hardgainers and Distributing Volume for Strength | Ep. 62 36:35

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Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@datadrivenst... Be sure to sign up for our newsletter: https://www.data-drivenstrength.com/n... Learn more about Infinity Programs: https://www.data-drivenstrength.com/i... To learn more about 1 on 1 coaching: https://datadrivenstren…

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Conceptualizing Training Frequency for Strength | Ep. 61 36:31

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Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! 00:00 Introduction 01:29 How Do We Train During Vacation 08:26 Grgic Frequency Meta-analysis 14:09 Interpreting the Research and Counterfactuals 23:30 Managing Frequency and Individualization 29:21 Balancing Frequency and Performance 35:17 Wrap Up Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://ww…

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Experience-Driven Coaching Strategies | Ep. 60 36:24

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Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! 00:00 Introduction 02:06 Experience-Driven Coaching Strategies 05:10 Contribution of Muscle Size to Strength 10:47 Periodization 27:26 Partial ROM Failure 35:58 Wrap Up Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@datadrivenst... Be sure to sign up for our newsletter: https://w…

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Is Optimal The Enemy? | Ep. 59 35:18

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Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! 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 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@datadrivenst... Be sure to sign up for our newsletter: https://ww…

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Does the Evidence Now Support Effective Reps? Ft. Greg Nuckols | Ep. 58 4:00:18

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Free RPE/RIR guide: https://data-drivenstrength.ck.page/rpe-guide Greg Nuckols: https://www.strongerbyscience.com https://www.strongerbyscience.com/effective-reps/ https://www.instagram.com/gregnuckols/?hl=en 0:00:00 Intro 0:04:50 Overview of New Proximity to Failure Meta-Regression 0:17:00 Common Misinterpretations of the Results 0:20:00 The Resur…

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Do Short Rest Periods Actually Decrease Muscle Growth? | Ep. 57 1:11:31

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Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! Timestamps:00:00 Intro02:30 Reconciling the Data on Short Rest Periods and Intensity TechniquesSubscribe to our YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@datadrivenstrength/featuredBe sure to sign up for our newsletter:https://www.data-drivenstrength.com/newsletterLearn more about Infinity Pr…

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Beyond Powerbuilding: Principles and Advanced Applications | Ep. 56 50:45

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Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 08:30 Beyond Powerbuilding Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@datadrivenstrength/featured Be sure to sign up for our newsletter: https://www.data-drivenstrength.com/newsletter Learn more about Infinity Programs: https://www.data-drivenstrength.…

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Are Deloads Making You Weaker? | Ep. 55 1:08:15

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Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! Timestamps:00:00 Intro04:50 Deloadshttps://sportrxiv.org/index.php/server/preprint/view/302Learn more about Infinity Programs:https://www.data-drivenstrength.com/infinity-pre-launchBe sure to sign up to the training takeaway newsletter:https://www.data-drivenstrength.com/newsletterSign up to…

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Infinity Programs are LIVE: Systematic Training to Maximize Results 47:39

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Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! You can find Infinity Programs at the link below:https://www.data-drivenstrength.com/infinityMusic by Joystock - https://www.joystock.com

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Programming Primer Sessions to Boost Performance | Ep. 54 53:35

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Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 06:00 Primer Sessions https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31203499/ Learn more about Infinity Programs: https://www.data-drivenstrength.com/infinity-pre-launch Be sure to sign up to the training takeaway newsletter: https://www.data-drivenstrength.com/newsletter Sign up t…

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Which Reps are the Most Efficient for Strength? | Ep. 53 40:41

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We apologize for any audio issues throughout this episode. We are still adjusting to new equipment and software, thank you for listening!Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! Timestamps:00:00 Intro01:04 How can we use velocity loss to gain insight towards which reps are the most efficient for strength?https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9…

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Getting the Most Out of Velocity Loss | Ep. 52 1:00:48

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Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:30 Advantages and disadvantages of velocity loss https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36823322/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31868099/ Be sure to sign up to the training takeaway newsletter: https://www.data-drivenstrength.com/newsletter Link to Individualized Progra…

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Wrinkles to the Volume Discussion for Muscle Growth | Ep. 51 1:02:51

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Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! 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 Be sure to sign up to the traini…

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Is Load Irrelevant for Muscle Growth? | Ep. 50 50:34

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Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:30 Combining Loading Ranges for Muscle Growth Be sure to sign up to the training takeaway newsletter: https://www.data-drivenstrength.com/newsletter Link to Individualized Programming + Self Coaching Toolkit Product Page: https://www.data-drivenstrength.com/individ…

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8 Reasons You're NOT Growing in the Gym 1:00:08

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In this episode, Benji and Chris discuss 8 reasons you’re not growing in the gym and how to fix them right away. Mistake #1: Not eating enough calories (1:23) Can you lose fat and build muscle at the same time? (5:45) Mistake #2: Not eating enough protein (8:27) Mistake #3: Not training hard enough OR training too hard (14:08) Mistake #4: Prioritiz…

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Beyond Long Muscle Lengths: Where Should Your Reps Be the Most Difficult for Hypertrophy? | Ep. 49 47:54

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Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:00 Muscle length vs. the most challenging portion of the ROM Link to papers discussed: https://sportrxiv.org/index.php/server/preprint/view/198 https://assets.researchsquare.com/files/rs-1530884/v1/96845f0d-cd80-4ebd-857e-f93c9cd9e5b1.pdf?c=1656091069 Links to othe…

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Back Building Masterclass 1:00:46

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In this episode, Benji and Chris discuss EVERYTHING pertaining to your back training and how to make the most of it. Benji and Chris run through the anatomy of the back (1:07) What role do your genetics play in your training and overall back development? (6:18) Volume: How many sets should you for for back per week? (10:30) Intensity: How much weig…

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Decreasing Training Volume in Trained Individuals: Risks and Rewards | Ep. 48 1:02:04

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Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 03:10 How much can we decrease training volume and maintain muscle size? Link to papers discussed: https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/ijes/vol15/iss4/34/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21131862/' Be sure to sign up to the training takeaway newsletter: https://www.data-dr…

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7 Biggest Fitness Myths Dismantled 34:50

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In this episode, Benji and Chris speak about seven of the biggest fitness myths, why you shouldn’t believe them, and what to do instead! Myth #1: Stretching before a workout (1:08) When to stretch and how to warm-up (3:50) Myth #2: You can lose body fat from specific areas only (6:11) Myth #3: Over-restricting carbs and fats (10:05) How to set tota…

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The Complete Beginner's Guide to Supplements 1:20:05

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In this episode, Benji and Chris speak about everything supplement related - what supplements you should be taking, which supplements don’t work, and all the misinformation regarding supplementation. A brief history of the inception of supplements (1:17) The mythical claims that the fitness industry makes about many supplements (4:50) How industry …

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12 Tips to Achieve Your Fitness Goals in The New year 1:02:49

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In this episode, Benji and Chris discuss New Year’s Resolutions and various tips and tricks you can use to stay oriented towards your goals Benji and Chris discuss their thoughts on New year’s Resolutions and wether or not they have any (1:15) Common mistakes people make when setting goals(6:24) The importance of setting a valuable goal (8:51) Tip …

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There is More to Training Volume than Sets Per Week | Ep. 47 55:58

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Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:50 How does the relative change in training volume influence outcomes? Link to papers discussed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32108724/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32058362/ Sign up to our nutritional periodization course! https://courses.data-drivenstrength…

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How to Fix Your Broken Metabolism 45:15

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In this episode, Benji and Chris discuss why your metabolism is “broken”, the basics of how your metabolism works, and what you can do to fix it. What is broken metabolism and how people destroy their own metabolism with certain dieting and exercise decisions (1:15) Understanding the 4 components of the metabolism or total daily energy expenditure …

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Navigating Fat Loss During The Holidays 37:43

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In this episode, Benji and Chris discuss how to navigate fat loss during the holidays so you can enjoy your festivities while staying on track with your goals. Benji and Chris discuss their favorite holiday deserts (0:58) The two discuss their favorite Christmas movies (2:56) What are Benji and Chris’ favorite parts/memories about the holidays (5:1…

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6 Beginner Gym Mistakes That's Killing Your Gains 37:19

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In this episode, Chris and Benji discuss 6 beginner gym mistakes that are very common and how you can avoid them to see the best results from your hard work in the gym. Benji and Chris discuss the importance of eliminating bad form and ego lifting for optimal results and avoidance of injury (0:28) The myth of shocking the muscle - why you don’t nee…

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Periodizing Nutrition to Maximize Outcomes and Using Drop Sets to Improve Efficiency | Ep. 46 1:05:11

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Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 04:20 How to Periodize Nutrition Alongside Training 41:30 Utilizing Drop Sets to Improve Training Efficiency Link to papers discussed: Coleman 2022: https://journal.iusca.org/index.php/Journal/article/view/135 Sign up to our nutritional periodization course! https://c…

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7 Fatal Dieting Mistakes That's Keeping You Fat 43:36

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In this episode, Chris and Benji discuss 7 fatal dieting mistakes that's keeping you fat and what you can do about it. Chris shares his fitness story, and how he met Benji (00:28) Benji shares his background and how he got involved in lifting (2:27) The meaning behind the name, "Generation Fit" (5:38) The importance of eating more protein and what …

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Optimizing Progression Methods for Strength and Hypertrophy | Ep. 45 42:11

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Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 03:10 Progression strategies for strength and hypertrophy Link to papers discussed: Plotkin 2022: https://peerj.com/articles/14142/ Schoenfeld 2020: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32342648/ Be sure to sign up to the training takeaway newsletter: https://www.data-driv…

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Performance and Hypertrophy: Lessons from the Frequency and Rest-Pause Research | Ep. 44 46:54

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Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:50 How does performance influence muscle growth? 15:00 Discussion of new study investigating training frequency for muscle growth Link to papers discussed: Our article on RIR and Muscle Growth: https://www.data-drivenstrength.com/guiides/rir-and-muscle-growth Prest…

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Training in a Caloric Surplus vs. Deficit | Ep. 43 45:01

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Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:34 Is it worth trying to elicit “resensitization” for muscle growth? 14:20 Should you manipulate training volume in a caloric deficit? Link to papers discussed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23053130/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33241958/ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/363635223_Resistance_Training_Volume_…

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Strength, ROM, and Specificity: Does it Pay to be a Jack of All Trades? | Ep. 42 45:17

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Timestamps: 00:0 Intro 01:00 Is bulking and cutting worth it? 10:00 Is strength always ROM specific? Be sure to sign up to the training takeaway newsletter: https://www.data-drivenstrength.com/newsletter Sign up to be the first to hear more about our nutritional periodization course! https://data-drivenstrength.ck.page/nutrition-periodization-cours…

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Should Strength Athletes Bulk and Cut? | Ep. 41 53:42

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Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! Timestamps: 00:0 Intro 01:58 Is the term “progressive overload” misleading? 07:40 Should strength athletes cut and bulk? Be sure to sign up to the training takeaway newsletter: https://www.data-drivenstrength.com/newsletter Sign up to be the first to hear more about our nutritional periodiza…

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Load and Strength Gains: Are There Diminishing Returns? | Ep. 40 37:25

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Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! 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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Periodization for Muscle Growth: Does Work Capacity Matter? | Ep. 39 53:35

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Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! 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 Be sure to sign up to the training takeaway newsletter: https://www.data-…

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Rate of Progression, Tips for Self Coaching, and Program Troubleshooting | Ep. 38 35:12

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Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! Timestamps: 01:15 Does training status change with rate of progression 06:30 Should we progress volume or load for strength 13:10 What are some tips for those that are self coaching/programming 23:10 How to tell if a lifter is over or under stimulated and when to add/remove SBD work To learn…

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Is 10-20 Sets Per Week a Good Recommendation for 1RM Strength? | Ep. 37 43:59

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Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! 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/294708…

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Diving Deeper into ROM for Hypertrophy with Milo Wolf | Ep. 36 1:07:58

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Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! 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 f…

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How to Build the Best Microcycle | Ep. 35 57:30

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Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! To learn more about 1 on 1 coaching: https://datadrivenstrength.typeform.c... 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 th…

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Total ROM vs. Long Muscle Lengths for Hypertrophy | Ep. 34 1:03:31

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Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! To learn more about 1 on 1 coaching: https://datadrivenstrength.typeform.c... 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 th…

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Individualizing Training Protocols for Lifter Psychology and When Should You Rate RPE? | Ep. 33 44:09

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Timestamps: 01:33 Individualizing Training Protocols Via Lifter Psychology 26:32 When Should You Rate a Set’s RPE? To learn more about 1 on 1 coaching: https://datadrivenstrength.typeform.c... 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 t…

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