Low vs High Volume: Which Actually Builds More Muscle? (ft. Dr. Robinson & Dr. Pelland)

In this podcast episode, I talk with Dr. Josh Pelland and Dr. Zac Robinson, two individuals who I think are on the cutting edge of exercise science research. They both co-authored two of the most widely cited meta-analyses published in the past few years: one on training volume and the other on proximity to failure. We take a deep dive into those findings while also touching on topics like individual training responses, "the stretch," and the limitations of research more broadly.

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References:

Volume Meta-Analysis

https://sportrxiv.org/index.php/server/preprint/view/460

Proximity to Failure Meta-Analysis

https://sportrxiv.org/index.php/server/preprint/view/295

Per-Session Training Volume Meta-Analysis

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/390450237