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October 2, 2020 46 mins

In this episode I'm speaking with Dr. Mike Istaetel about how hard we should train in the gym.

This podcast will be part 1 of a 5 part series where I ask 5 different experts the same question. 

 

Timestamps:

How hard should you train?: 0:00

Is reps in reserve (RIR) exercise-specific?: 10:44

Advice to help estimate RIR more accurately: 16:04

Which is most important for hypertrophy: intensity (effort) or volume?: 19:34

Is it optimal to take some sets to failure?: 31:33

Is it harder to do a high effort or high volume training session?: 38:19

 

You can listen on: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jeff-nippard-podcast/id905054765

 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5TkwWmQEiYHx8vkYjisIQo

 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjTp-nBKswYLumqmVeBPwYw 

 

Find Mike Israetel here: https://renaissanceperiodization.com/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfQgsKhHjSyRLOp9mnffqVg

https://www.instagram.com/rpdrmike/?hl=en

 

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