The Robbie Bourke Podcast

Episode 256: Bret Contreras - A discussion on hypertrophy

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This episode's guest is Bret Contreras.


You all know who Bret is!

On this episode Bret and I discuss:

  • What's new since we last saw each other in February 2017?
  • I ask Bret about long-term hypertrophy development 
  • I ask Bret about quad development for a tall individual
  • Bret talks about his "Strong Lifts" program
  • I ask Bret about the mind-muscle connection
  • I ask Bret about the importance of both mechanical tension and volume.
  • I ask Bret if he ever takes a 1-2 week break from heavy lifting?
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    • This was a great discussion with Bret and I hope you guys really enjoy it


    Stay Strong,
    RB

    Show Notes:

    Website - bretcontreras.com

    Facebook - Bret Contreras PhD

    Twitter - @bretcontreras

    Instagram - bretcontreras1

     

    Books Mentioned:

    Christian Thibaudeau's Guide to Hypertrophy

     

    Research Mentioned:

    Understanding effort in task performance


    People and Resources Mentioned:

    Chris Beardsley

    Mel Siff

    T-Nation

    Christian Thibaudeau

    Vince Gironda

    Jay Culter

    Dorian Yates

    Tom Platz

    Lee Priest 

    Chris Cormier

    James Steele

    Dante Trudel

    Dog Crap (DC) Training

    Scott Stevenson 

    ...more
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