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Dr. Wolf and Dr. Pak break down why training to or past failure may be best for growth.

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Dr. Wolf and Dr. Pak break down the best way to lose fat.

References:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002916525005283
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/sms.14075
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Dr. Wolf and Dr. Pak break down what the research actually says about how much training you need to build muscle.

References:

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PMID: 40249908
PMID: 20847704
Pre-print: Is There Too Much of a Good Thing? Meta-Regressions of the Effect of Per-Session Volume on Hypertrophy and Strength
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PMID: 31868813