May 23, 20231 min readPodcastConcentric vs. Eccentric Exercise. Which is Better For Strength and Hypertrophy?A new Clinical Gap Podcast episode
Mar 16, 20232 min readNew ResearchDoes the Load Matter For Stimulating Hypertrophy?A recent study assessed the effect of lifting until failure with low, moderate, and high loads on muscle hypertrophy and muscle strength
Mar 15, 20232 min readNew ResearchIs Repetition in Reserve a Reliable Strategy for Prescribing Exercise?A recent study investigated whether RIR can be used as a reliable tool to prescribe load for two commonly used strength exercises
Mar 14, 20232 min readNew ResearchHow Much Exercise is Needed for Hypertrpophy?A recent systematic review analyzed training programs with different rep schemes and training frequencies
Feb 11, 20233 min readNew ResearchCan Stretching Build Muscle and Strength?A series of recent studies show stretching can improve strength and muscle mass.
Feb 9, 20232 min readNew ResearchShould We Train to Failure?A recent systematic review and meta-analysis assessed the overall effect of training to failure versus non-failure on hypertrophy.
Feb 8, 20232 min readNew ResearchDo You Need to Train at Full Range of Motion to Build Muscle?A recent review explored the effects of range of motion on muscle hypertrophy.
May 16, 20214 min readHealth and FitnessThere Are Many Formulas to Building MuscleThere is no magical muscle-building rep zone (e.g. 8-12 reps)