In this conversation, Dorian Varovic shares his journey as a PhD candidate in exercise science, discussing his research interests in muscle hypertrophy and the effects of muscle lengths.

He opens up about his health challenges and how they have impacted his aspirations to compete in bodybuilding. Dorian emphasizes the importance of coaching and building relationships with clients, while also reflecting on his research publications and insights gained from them.

The discussion delves into the role of isometrics in muscle growth and the significance of the pump in hypertrophy, highlighting the complexities and uncertainties in the field of exercise science.

02:29 Introduction to Dorian Varovic and His Work
05:22 Dorian's Journey into Research and Academia
08:22 Health Challenges and Their Impact on Training
11:22 The Role of Coaching in Fitness
14:26 Dorian's Background in Music and Fitness
17:17 Future Aspirations Post-PhD
20:33 Insights on Research Publications
23:22 Discussion on Lengthened Partials and Training Techniques
36:31 Understanding Isometrics and Injury Risk
37:28 Exploring New Research on Isometrics
39:20 Debunking Myths About Isometrics
41:25 The Catalyst for New Research
43:24 Methodology of the Study
46:24 Findings and Implications of the Study
48:20 Regional Hypertrophy and Muscle Lengths
51:29 The Complexity of Regional Hypertrophy
55:14 The Pump: A Proxy for Hypertrophy?
01:04:29 Future Research Directions and Closing Thoughts

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More from Dorian:
https://www.instagram.com/varovicdorian/
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Dorian-Varovic-2

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