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FoundMyFitness · December 6, 2022 · 2h 4m

#078 Resistance training for time efficiency, body composition, and maximum hypertrophy | Brad Schoenfeld, Ph.D.

Dr. Rhonda Patrick speaks with Dr. Brad Schoenfeld about the science of resistance training for maximizing muscle hypertrophy and body composition changes in a time-efficient manner. They cover how lifting protects bone density, the role of protein intake and distribution, and strategies for training as we age. Schoenfeld discusses the optimal number of sets per week, the merits and risks of training to failure, and the interplay between aerobic and resistance exercise. The episode also delves into power training for fall prevention, the anabolic window myth, and whether stretching or yoga can build muscle.

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Canon

Schoenfeld explains why lifting weights is essential for building and maintaining bone mineral density across the lifespan.
Aging leads to a preferential loss of type II (fast-twitch) muscle fibers, and power training can help preserve function.

Highlights

Protein per-meal threshold and daily distribution for hypertrophy00:27:22
Schoenfeld discusses the evidence on protein requirements, including the per-meal amount needed to maximally stimulate muscle protein synthesis.
Training to failure: necessity for muscle growth01:03:58
Schoenfeld weighs in on the debate over whether sets must be taken to failure to maximize hypertrophy.
Interference effect between aerobic and resistance training01:40:16
Schoenfeld addresses whether endurance exercise can blunt strength and muscle gains when combined with resistance training.
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