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00:00⁠ Intro Teaser: 30 lbs Down

⁠00:31⁠ Podcast Intro & Topic Overview

⁠02:57⁠ The "Week 4 Effect"

⁠05:05⁠ Does Expertise Hurt Your Own Progress?

⁠06:35⁠ The Value of "Walking the Walk"

⁠10:52⁠ PART I: THE CONTEXT (From PL to Hypertrophy)

⁠18:40⁠ Why Josh Hired a Coach (Steve Hall)

⁠21:30⁠ The Stats: From 230lbs to 199lbs

⁠22:30⁠ PART II: TRAINING ARCHITECTURE

⁠25:00⁠ Strength Retention & Leverage Changes

⁠29:27⁠ Volume Talk: 6-12 Sets Per Week?

⁠32:08⁠ Rest Periods & Super-setting

⁠34:36⁠ Rituals & Meal Timing Structure

⁠37:50⁠ Decision Fatigue & Accountability

⁠43:00⁠ Work-Life Boundaries for Better Sessions

⁠46:45⁠ Nutrition Strategy Overview

⁠46:52⁠ PART III: NUTRITION STRATEGY

⁠51:40⁠ Implementing Refeeds & Diet Breaks

⁠54:45⁠ Dining Out Hacks: ChatGPT & Sharing

⁠59:34⁠ The Ninja Creami Recipe

⁠01:04:15⁠ "Eating Like an Adult" (Rebuilding Habits)

⁠01:07:50⁠ Mindset: Subjective Experience & Momentum

⁠01:07:57⁠ PART IV: KEY TAKEAWAYS & MINDSET

⁠01:15:30⁠ Protecting Your Training Priority

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0:02:14 - Zac’s Work on Individual Response Variation (and his conclusion)

0:08:35 - Key takeaway: programming around constraints, not different principles

0:15:18 - New podcast approach: Building on their own work (Research & Coaching)

0:19:03 - Experience vs weak Scientific Evidence

0:29:17 - Coaching Systems Review: The 5 Core Values in the training process

0:37:48 - The value of Training Skill for long-term success

0:44:36 - Listener Question: How to interpret years of Training Data

0:52:43 - Coaching as the Application of Principles within the athlete’s Constraints

0:59:11 - Key Inputs and Outputs to evaluate Strength & Hypertrophy programming

1:17:50 - The 3 Big Unanswered Questions in Training Science (Fatigue, Creatine, Growth Limit)

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00:00 - Introduction & Rocking Chair Discussion

09:30 — Coaching Anecdotes

14:10 — Structure vs. Flexibility in Training

44:59 — What Bodybuilders Can Learn From Powerlifters (& Vice Versa)

1:00:35 — Announcement: Evolve Training App

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00:00 - Introduction

00:05:17 - Training Flexibility vs. Rigidity

00:25:45 - New Rest-Pause Study

00:43:55 - Recommendations: Rest-Pause & Drop Sets

00:55:49 - How to Individualize Training

01:27:32 - An Improved Approach to RIR

01:40:34 - A Guide to Interpreting Research (Common Fallacies)

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00:00- Podcast Introduction & Episode Focus

06:05 - The Deceiving Nature of Scientific Data

10:10 - Episode Outline and Goals

16:15 - Acknowledging the Research Team

18:20 - Historical Periodization Narratives

24:25 - Contrasting Strength Training Approaches

32:30 - Evolving Views on Training Volume

38:35 - Prior Meta-Analyses on Volume and Strength

54:50 - Limitations of Past Research

01:03:00 - Novel Volume Quantification Methods

01:13:10 - Examples of Indirect Exercises

01:17:15 - Meta-Analysis Inclusion Criteria

01:19:15 - Smallest Detectable Effect Size

01:23:20 - Model Adjustments for Precision

01:29:25 - Optimal Volume Approach & Total Studies

01:33:30 - Understanding Within-Study Slopes & Shrinkage

01:45:40 - Plateau & Precision of Estimates

01:51:45 - Common Rep Ranges & Rest Periods

01:55:50 - Specificity in Strength Assessments

02:01:55 - Training Specificity and Volume

02:08:00 - Volume Impact on Short-Term Strength Gains

02:12:05 - Hypertrophy vs. Strength: Causal Questions

02:22:15 - Qualitative Data Agreement

02:30:25 - Analyzing Paired Matched Effects

02:38:30 - Reliability vs. Agreement Plot Analysis

02:44:35 - Muscle Size and Strength Compatibility

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00:00 Intro

00:23 Introduction

09:34 Hypertrophy variables tier list

13:15 Detailing the tier list structure and criteria

18:44 Tier list discussion begins: Rep Tempo (C-Tier) and Intensity Techniques (initially C, moved to B-Tier)

31:08 Continuing tier list: Range of Motion (A-Tier) and Rest Periods (A-Tier)

41:40 Further tier list variables: Sessions Per Week (C-Tier), Load/Rep Range (B-Tier), Exercise Order (B-Tier), and Splits (C-Tier)

54:04 In-depth discussion and ranking of Volume (B-Tier, considered for A-Tier) and Deloads (B-Tier)

1:09:18 Tier list continued: Logbooking (initially S-Tier, moved to A-Tier) and Exercise Selection & Execution (S-Tier)

1:24:41 Discussing Muscle Specificity (B-Tier), Frequency (B-Tier), and Proximity to Failure (S-Tier)

1:35:12 Ranking Novelty (C-Tier), then grouping Resensitization (C-Tier) and an extensive discussion on Periodization (B-Tier).

2:03:26 Honorable mentions for the tier list: Cardio (considered B-Tier), Gym Kit (considered C-Tier), and Time-Saving Strategies like paired sets (considered A-Tier).

2:11:51 Deep dive into periodization for hypertrophy

2:42:10 Final tier list synopsis (relative importance of lifestyle, stimulus quality, dosage, and details)

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00:00 Intro

07:13 Q&A Start: Sets to Failure vs. Reps in Reserve (Hypertrophy)

14:01 Sets to Failure vs. Reps in Reserve (Strength)

19:07 The "Fatigue Boogeyman" in Hypertrophy Training

24:51 Fatigue Management in Strength Training

31:23 Autoregulation in Training

36:27 Hypertrophy for Lifters with 10+ Years of Experience

53:11 Specificity of Hypertrophy Work for Powerlifting

1:06:40 Fringe Extrapolations in Evidence-Based Fitness

1:26:13 Using Velocity to Avoid Overshooting

1:30:59 Concentric vs. Eccentric for Hypertrophy

1:37:40 Improving Grip Strength for Deadlifts

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

04:04 Exploring AI in Strength Training

28:04 Personal Learnings and PhD Insights

31:18 Understanding Training Protocols and Individual Responses

37:24 The Role of Environmental Factors in Training Outcomes

43:31 Individualization in Training: Beyond the Basics

52:56 Reflections on Exercise Selection and Range of Motion

01:02:51 Training on Vacation: Balancing Consistency and Enjoyment

01:17:15 Proportion of Hypertrophy vs. Strength Blocks

01:24:43 Periodization and Individualization in Training

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

02:51 The Mystery of the Norwegian Frequency Project

09:14 Understanding Between-Study Variability in Research

11:49 The Impact of New Research on Training Practices

18:03 The Role of Social Media in Science Communication

20:54 Reflections on Research Interpretation and Community Response

46:43 The Shift in Frequency Training Perspectives

52:44 Coaching Insights on Frequency and Strength

58:25 Defining Frequency

01:04:07 Methodology of the Meta-Analysis

01:12:30 Understanding the Data: Strength Training Variables

01:27:06 Analyzing Dose-Response Relationships

01:31:07 Exploring Secondary Analyses and Their Implications

01:39:15 Training Status

01:46:31 Upper vs Lower Body

01:51:39 Repetition Range

01:56:06 Concluding Thoughts on Frequency and Volume in Strength Training

02:04:03 Strength Development and Long-Term Training Strategies

02:09:45 Key Training Variables and Their Impact

02:19:12 Load vs. Frequency: Finding the Balance

02:24:45 Maximal Performance and Training Frequency

02:31:01 Long-Term Development vs. Short-Term Strength Goals

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

03:10 Sam's Background and Research Focus

06:06 Understanding Muscle Growth and Measurement Techniques

12:04 The Complexity of Hypertrophy Research

19:05 High Volume Training and Its Implications

22:02 Long-Term Muscle Growth Trends

30:16 Optimistic Perspectives on Training Outcomes

35:26 Exploring Better Training Protocols

41:10 Understanding the Chill Point in Training

47:35 The Role of Volume and Exercise Variety

53:27 Navigating Research Limitations

01:01:56 The Limitations of Measuring Hypertrophy

01:10:30 Diving Deep into Data Interpretation

01:12:24 Understanding Volume and Its Implications

01:15:44 The Role of Meta-Analysis in Research

01:18:35 Exploring Training Volumes and Their Effects

01:21:27 Swelling in Strength Training

01:25:20 Navigating the Science Communication

01:29:43 The Relationship Between Hypertrophy and Strength

01:35:00 Challenging Conventional Wisdom on Muscle Growth

01:41:56 Wrap Up

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

04:02 Evolution of Research in Strength Training

12:08 Critical Analysis of Volume Research

20:12 Understanding Limitations in Training Studies

30:02 Real-World Implications

42:32 Balancing Science Communication and Practical Utility

44:55 Shifting Perspectives on Training Volume

47:21 Long-Term Training Perspectives and Individual Differences

50:48 The Role of Environmental Constraints in Training

52:44 Assessing The Hypertrophy and Strength Relationship

55:32 The Complexities of Strength and Hypertrophy Measurement

01:01:13 Practical Applications of Volume Load Progression

01:07:30 Navigating Performance Variability

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