Data Driven Strength Podcast

Sign up for a 14-day free trial for the Evolve Training App: https://www.evolvetrainingapp.comWork with Josh or Zac: https://datadrivenstrength.com/coachingFree newsletter with exclusive content: https://datadrivenstrength.com00:00 - Introduction & Rocking Chair Discussion09:30 — Coaching Anecdotes14:10 — Structure vs. Flexibility in Training44:59 — What Bodybuilders Can Learn From Powerlifters (& Vice Versa)1:00:35 — Announcement: Evolve Training App

Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast!More from DDS: https://data-drivenstrength.kit.com/profile00:00 - Introduction00:05:17 - Training Flexibility vs. Rigidity00:25:45 - New Rest-Pause Study00:43:55 - Recommendations: Rest-Pause & Drop Sets00:55:49 - How to Individualize Training01:27:32 - An Improved Approach to RIR01:40:34 - A Guide to Interpreting Research (Common Fallacies)

Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast!More from DDS: https://data-drivenstrength.kit.com/profile00:00- Podcast Introduction & Episode Focus06:05 - The Deceiving Nature of Scientific Data10:10 - Episode Outline and Goals16:15 - Acknowledging the Research Team18:20 - Historical Periodization Narratives24:25 - Contrasting Strength Training Approaches32:30 - Evolving Views on Training Volume38:35 - Prior Meta-Analyses on Volume and Strength54:50 - Limitations of Past Research01:03:00 - Novel Volume Quantification Methods01:13:10 - Examples of Indirect Exercises01:17:15 - Meta-Analysis Inclusion Criteria01:19:15 - Smallest Detectable Effect Size01:23:20 - Model Adjustments for Precision01:29:25 - Optimal Volume Approach & Total Studies01:33:30 - Understanding Within-Study Slopes & Shrinkage01:45:40 - Plateau & Precision of Estimates01:51:45 - Common Rep Ranges & Rest Periods01:55:50 - Specificity in Strength Assessments02:01:55 - Training Specificity and Volume02:08:00 - Volume Impact on Short-Term Strength Gains02:12:05 - Hypertrophy vs. Strength: Causal Questions02:22:15 - Qualitative Data Agreement02:30:25 - Analyzing Paired Matched Effects02:38:30 - Reliability vs. Agreement Plot Analysis02:44:35 - Muscle Size and Strength Compatibility

More from DDS: https://data-drivenstrength.kit.com/profile00:00 Intro00:23 Introduction09:34 Hypertrophy variables tier list13:15 Detailing the tier list structure and criteria18:44 Tier list discussion begins: Rep Tempo (C-Tier) and Intensity Techniques (initially C, moved to B-Tier)31:08 Continuing tier list: Range of Motion (A-Tier) and Rest Periods (A-Tier)41:40 Further tier list variables: Sessions Per Week (C-Tier), Load/Rep Range (B-Tier), Exercise Order (B-Tier), and Splits (C-Tier)54:04 In-depth discussion and ranking of Volume (B-Tier, considered for A-Tier) and Deloads (B-Tier)1:09:18 Tier list continued: Logbooking (initially S-Tier, moved to A-Tier) and Exercise Selection & Execution (S-Tier)1:24:41 Discussing Muscle Specificity (B-Tier), Frequency (B-Tier), and Proximity to Failure (S-Tier)1:35:12 Ranking Novelty (C-Tier), then grouping Resensitization (C-Tier) and an extensive discussion on Periodization (B-Tier).2:03:26 Honorable mentions for the tier list: Cardio (considered B-Tier), Gym Kit (considered C-Tier), and Time-Saving Strategies like paired sets (considered A-Tier).2:11:51 Deep dive into periodization for hypertrophy2:42:10 Final tier list synopsis (relative importance of lifestyle, stimulus quality, dosage, and details)

Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! More from Data Driven Strength:https://data-drivenstrength.kit.com/profile00:00 Intro07:13 Q&A Start: Sets to Failure vs. Reps in Reserve (Hypertrophy)14:01 Sets to Failure vs. Reps in Reserve (Strength)19:07 The "Fatigue Boogeyman" in Hypertrophy Training24:51 Fatigue Management in Strength Training31:23 Autoregulation in Training36:27 Hypertrophy for Lifters with 10+ Years of Experience53:11 Specificity of Hypertrophy Work for Powerlifting1:06:40 Fringe Extrapolations in Evidence-Based Fitness1:26:13 Using Velocity to Avoid Overshooting1:30:59 Concentric vs. Eccentric for Hypertrophy1:37:40 Improving Grip Strength for Deadlifts

Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! More from Data Driven Strength: https://data-drivenstrength.kit.com/profile Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 04:04 Exploring AI in Strength Training 28:04 Personal Learnings and PhD Insights 31:18 Understanding Training Protocols and Individual Responses 37:24 The Role of Environmental Factors in Training Outcomes 43:31 Individualization in Training: Beyond the Basics 52:56 Reflections on Exercise Selection and Range of Motion 01:02:51 Training on Vacation: Balancing Consistency and Enjoyment 01:17:15 Proportion of Hypertrophy vs. Strength Blocks 01:24:43 Periodization and Individualization in Training Music by Artlist - https://artlist.io

Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast!  https://sportrxiv.org/index.php/server/preprint/view/460 Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 02:51 The Mystery of the Norwegian Frequency Project 09:14 Understanding Between-Study Variability in Research 11:49 The Impact of New Research on Training Practices 18:03 The Role of Social Media in Science Communication 20:54 Reflections on Research Interpretation and Community Response 46:43 The Shift in Frequency Training Perspectives 52:44 Coaching Insights on Frequency and Strength 58:25 Defining Frequency 01:04:07 Methodology of the Meta-Analysis 01:12:30 Understanding the Data: Strength Training Variables 01:27:06 Analyzing Dose-Response Relationships 01:31:07 Exploring Secondary Analyses and Their Implications 01:39:15 Training Status 01:46:31 Upper vs Lower Body 01:51:39 Repetition Range 01:56:06 Concluding Thoughts on Frequency and Volume in Strength Training 02:04:03 Strength Development and Long-Term Training Strategies 02:09:45 Key Training Variables and Their Impact 02:19:12 Load vs. Frequency: Finding the Balance 02:24:45 Maximal Performance and Training Frequency 02:31:01 Long-Term Development vs. Short-Term Strength Goals 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 Music by Artlist - https://artlist.io

Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! Follow Sam: https://www.instagram.com/samuelbuckner?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== 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 All our stuff - https://data-drivenstrength.ck.page/profile Music by Artlist - https://artlist.io

Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! 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

Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! https://sportrxiv.org/index.php/server/preprint/view/460 Timestamps: 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 Music by Artlist - https://artlist.io

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

Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast!  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 All our stuff - https://data-drivenstrength.ck.page/p... Music by Joystock - https://www.joystock.com

Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast!  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 All our stuff - https://data-drivenstrength.ck.page/p... Music by Joystock - https://www.joystock.com

Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast!  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 All our stuff - https://data-drivenstrength.ck.page/profile Music by Joystock - https://www.joystock.com

Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast!  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 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@datadrivenst... Be sure to sign up for our newsletter: https://www.data-drivenstrength.com/n... Learn more about Infinity Programs: https://www.data-drivenstrength.com/i... To learn more about 1 on 1 coaching:  https://datadrivenstrength.typeform.c... Follow Zac on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zac.datadri... Follow Josh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josh.datadr... Music by Joystock - https://www.joystock.com

Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast!  Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@datadrivenst... Be sure to sign up for our newsletter: https://www.data-drivenstrength.com/n... Learn more about Infinity Programs: https://www.data-drivenstrength.com/i... To learn more about 1 on 1 coaching:  https://datadrivenstrength.typeform.c... Follow Zac on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zac.datadri... Follow Josh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josh.datadr... Music by Joystock - https://www.joystock.com

Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast!  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 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@datadrivenst... Be sure to sign up for our newsletter: https://www.data-drivenstrength.com/n... Learn more about Infinity Programs: https://www.data-drivenstrength.com/i... To learn more about 1 on 1 coaching:  https://datadrivenstrength.typeform.c... Follow Zac on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zac.datadri... Follow Josh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josh.datadr... Music by Joystock - https://www.joystock.com

Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast!  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 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@datadrivenst... Be sure to sign up for our newsletter: https://www.data-drivenstrength.com/n... Learn more about Infinity Programs: https://www.data-drivenstrength.com/i... To learn more about 1 on 1 coaching:  https://datadrivenstrength.typeform.c... Follow Zac on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zac.datadri... Follow Josh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josh.datadr... Music by Joystock - https://www.joystock.com

Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast!  Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 03:24 Where We’ve Been 11:26 The Role of Optimization 26:46 Concepts That Seemed Obvious After the Fact 30:45 Recent Papers 34:02 Wrap up Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@datadrivenst... Be sure to sign up for our newsletter: https://www.data-drivenstrength.com/n... Learn more about Infinity Programs: https://www.data-drivenstrength.com/i... To learn more about 1 on 1 coaching:  https://datadrivenstrength.typeform.c... Follow Zac on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zac.datadri... Follow Josh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josh.datadr... Music by Joystock - https://www.joystock.com

Free RPE/RIR guide: https://data-drivenstrength.ck.page/rpe-guide Greg Nuckols: https://www.strongerbyscience.com https://www.strongerbyscience.com/effective-reps/ https://www.instagram.com/gregnuckols/?hl=en 0:00:00 Intro 0:04:50 Overview of New Proximity to Failure Meta-Regression 0:17:00 Common Misinterpretations of the Results 0:20:00 The Resurgence of the Effective Reps Model 0:40:00 The Desire for a Proxy Metric of Hypertrophy 1:18:00 The Mechanistic Rationale of Effective Reps 1:50:00 Other Factors Influencing Muscle Growth 2:09:00 Metabolic Stress as a Mediator 3:05:00 Is Force on the Fiber Level High at the End of a Set? 3:40:00 Practical Applications Papers Mentioned: https://sportrxiv.org/index.php/server/preprint/view/295 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30335577/ https://www.strongerbyscience.com/research-spotlight-cardio-bigger/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37382939/ https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11332-022-00907-2 https://journals.plos.org/ploscompbiol/article?id=10.1371/journal.pcbi.1005581 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1050641123000330 https://journals.lww.com/nsca-jscr/Fulltext/2020/11000/Neural_Drive_is_Greater_for_a_High_Intensity.1.aspx?context=FeaturedArticles&collectionId=1 https://physoc.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.14814/phy2.13675 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S105064112300069X https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11102845/ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/354976236_Neuromuscular_responses_to_isometric_concentric_and_eccentric_contractions_of_the_knee_extensors_at_the_same_torque-time_integral https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16282433/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7473942/ DDS Training Takeaway Newsletter: https://www.data-drivenstrength.com/newsletter DDS 1:1 Coaching:  http://data-drivenstrength.ck.page/info Infinity Programs System: https://www.data-drivenstrength.com/infinity Follow Zac on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zac.datadrivenstrength/?hl=en Follow Josh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josh.datadrivenstrength/?hl=en Music by Joystock - https://www.joystock.com