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Concentric vs. Eccentric Exercise. Which is Better For Strength and Hypertrophy?
A new Clinical Gap Podcast episode
May 23, 20231 min read

Does 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 16, 20232 min read

Is 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 15, 20232 min read

How Much Exercise is Needed for Hypertrpophy?
A recent systematic review analyzed training programs with different rep schemes and training frequencies
Mar 14, 20232 min read

Can Stretching Build Muscle and Strength?
A series of recent studies show stretching can improve strength and muscle mass.
Feb 11, 20233 min read


Should 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 9, 20232 min read


Do 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.
Feb 8, 20232 min read

There Are Many Formulas to Building Muscle
There is no magical muscle-building rep zone (e.g. 8-12 reps)
May 16, 20214 min read
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