Data Driven Strength Podcast

Data Driven Strength

Welcome to the Data Driven Strength Podcast, where we discuss all things related to the science and practice of getting as big and strong as possible. We utilize our education, experience, and the available evidence to determine best practices for the everyday lifter.

  • 1 hour 45 minutes
    Volume and Muscle Growth, Are There Really Doubts? Ft. Dr. Sam Buckner | S2E4

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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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    20 December 2024, 1:43 pm
  • 1 hour 25 minutes
    Can The Volume Research Be Trusted: Ft. Dr. Eric Helms | S2E3

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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

    01:17:46 Wrap up All our stuff - https://data-drivenstrength.ck.page/profile Music by Artlist - https://artlist.io

    15 November 2024, 3:11 pm
  • 2 hours 48 minutes
    Frequency and Hypertrophy: New Science Explained | S2E2

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    Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction

    16:40 Background

    29:16 Historical Perspectives on Training Frequency

    50:28 What We Did (Methodology)

    01:00:57 Findings on Frequency Quantification

    01:10:43 Primary Meta-Regression Results

    01:35:58 Comparing The Results Frequency Quantification Methods

    01:42:28 Secondary Analyses and Their Implications

    02:00:00 Spitballing Different Angles of Interpretation

    02:15:29 Practical Applications and Recommendations

    02:45:08 Conclusions on Frequency and Hypertrophy All our stuff - https://data-drivenstrength.ck.page/profile Links: - More detailed discussion of the methods from the previous episode https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKRAVrf-798&t=4380s

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    16 October 2024, 7:20 pm
  • 5 hours 1 minute
    Volume and Hypertrophy: New Science Explained | S2E1

    Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! https://sportrxiv.org/index.php/server/preprint/view/460 Timestamps: 0:00:00 Introduction 0:04:41 The Story Behind This Project 0:10:00 The Goal of This Podcast 0:24:03 Background Research / Rationale 0:44:30 Method of Set Quantification 0:51:20 Search and Inclusion Criteria 0:55:45 Why Include Non-training Control Groups 1:01:20 Smallest Detectable Effect Size 1:13:00 How Does Multilevel Meta-Regression Work 1:36:50 Comparing Different Functional Forms 1:52:45 Other Supplementary Meta-Analyses 2:01:00 Characteristics of the Included Studies 2:08:42 Method of Set Quantification Comparison 2:20:00 Primary Model Results 2:40:00 Efficiency Tiers 2:52:00 Secondary Analyses 3:03:00 Moderator Analyses 3:17:00 Strengths and Limitations of the Project 3:26:00 Measurement Timelines and Considerations 3:38:45 The Influence of Muscle Swelling 4:05:00 The Influence of Non-training Control Data 4:23:00 Our Practical Interpretations 4:50:00 What Should Be the New Volume Recommendations? All our stuff - https://data-drivenstrength.ck.page/profile Links: - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27433992/ - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35291645/ - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38037792/ - https://m-clark.github.io/posts/2019-05-14-shrinkage-in-mixed-models/ - https://matthewbjane.github.io Music by Artlist - https://artlist.io

    4 October 2024, 1:36 pm
  • 37 minutes 27 seconds
    Managing the Costs of Training to Failure | Ep. 66

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    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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    14 August 2024, 12:00 pm
  • 41 minutes 40 seconds
    How Should Your Volume Change Over Time? | Ep. 65

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    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 Training Volumes

    38:35 Wrap Up


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    7 August 2024, 12:00 pm
  • 1 hour 4 minutes
    Maintenance Volume: More Than Meets the Eye | Ep. 64


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    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. Relative Change in Volume

    01:01:14 The Importance of Lifestyle Factors


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    31 July 2024, 7:33 pm
  • 44 minutes 7 seconds
    How Novelty Can Make Your Training More Effective | Ep. 63

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    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


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    24 July 2024, 12:00 pm
  • 36 minutes 35 seconds
    Tips for Hardgainers and Distributing Volume for Strength | Ep. 62

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    17 July 2024, 12:00 pm
  • 36 minutes 31 seconds
    Conceptualizing Training Frequency for Strength | Ep. 61

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    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



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    10 July 2024, 12:00 pm
  • 36 minutes 24 seconds
    Experience-Driven Coaching Strategies | Ep. 60

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    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


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    3 July 2024, 12:00 pm
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