Brad Schoenfeld, PhD is among the worlds leading researchers in the field of muscle hypertrophy, a tenured professor, and author. Brad is measured and nuanced in his breakdown of popular muscle building beliefs and myths. 

Brad joins me to share a researched backed breakdown of:

-Why we can build muscle with rep ranges outside the classic 8-12 reps. 

-The benefits of training at different rep ranges. 

-Are higher reps more fatiguing than low reps.

-Is fatigue really a serious issue in training.

-What the research really says about volume.

-The difference between effective and optimal for training volume.

-Are metallic stress and muscle damage relevant to muscle growth.

-How muscle memory works.

-Does lifting tempo matter.

-The frustrating things about muscle hypertrophy Brad sees popular and circulating in the industry.

-Plus much more.

01:05 Debunking Muscle Building Myths

01:40 Research Insights on Rep Ranges

03:29 Practical Implications of Training Loads

14:44 Volume and Muscle Hypertrophy

23:31 Mechanical Tension and Muscle Growth

25:25 Introduction to Muscle Hypertrophy Research

25:52 Mechanical Tension: The Primary Factor

26:16 Metabolic Stress and Muscle Damage

29:37 The Role of Satellite Cells

31:09 The Pump and Mechanical Tension

33:15 Misconceptions in Muscle Hypertrophy

34:24 Training Variables and Individual Differences

36:40 Eccentric Training and Muscle Damage

40:24 Gender Differences in Training Response

43:06 Genetic Ceiling and Muscle Memory

46:17 Aging and Muscle Maintenance

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