Using Cluster Sets in Strength Training: SPP Episode #13 with James Tufano

In this episode....

1. Background

2. Publishing papers on Cluster training

3. What is the mechanism by which Cluster Training overcomes fatigue?

4. A case for traditional training methods for hypertrophy

5. Standardizing the language in Cluster training publications

6. Can you differentiate and describe protocols that have been used as a cluster in scientific community?

7. Which protocol do you recommend?

8. Acute effects on strength, power, and hypertrophy using clusters? Data on chronic effects?

9. What is the most appropriate time of training year to use clusters?

10. Time efficiency and other possible drawbacks of cluster sets

11. Reporting variables of training such as average and peak power and velocities

12. Would you totally abolish traditional structures?

13. Future research on clusters

14. How to connect with James Tufano