112: Bret Contreras - A Key Driver For Hypertrophy: Mechanical Tension

Bret Contreras aka the glute guy. Bret is known for his amazing work with the glutes aka the butt cheeks. He has worked with thousands of people to enhance their results. Using a combination of his more than 20 years experience in the field and his PhD to provide fantastic results and information. In this amazing episode with Bret Contreras we delve into mechanical tension, what it actually is and how you can practically apply it for yourself or your clients. Furthermore, we discuss whether perdiodising for hypertrophy is necessary or not and if lower volume/intensity phases might be beneficial for signalling pathways. Timestamps: 01:45 Bret talks about Mechanical Tension 12:19 Bret gives some practical takeaways how to make use of mechanical tension 18:50 Bret shares his thoughts on periodisation for hypertrophy 29:40 Bret's personal take on deloads 37:11 Bret shares his thoughts on functional overreaching 42:44 Bret describes his thoughts on periodising for "resensitisation"-purposes due to signalling pathways and his issues with the term "Volume" 51:12 Bret speaks about personal experimentation and machine vs. free weights 1:01:08 Bret talks about anecdotal evidence that isn't supported by research Bret's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/bretcontreras1 Bret's Website: https://bretcontreras.com/ Bret's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bretcontreras Bret's Instagram: https://instagram.com/bretcontreras1 Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe! COACHING: http://revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ WEBSITE: http://www.revivestronger.com FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/revivestronger TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/revivestronger INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/revivestronger MYFITNESSPAL: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/food/diary/snhall1990 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e59WVQ3Gk-8 __ Stay up to date with the latest research! MASS (Research Review): • https://goo.gl/c7FSJD RP+ Membership: • https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/ __ Books we recommend! RP Books • http://bit.ly/2vREaH0 Scientific Principles of Strength Training • http://bit.ly/2w3th4D Renaissance Periodization Diet Ebook • http://bit.ly/2wGuuMU Understanding Healthy Eating • http://bit.ly/2uAxFZ8 RP + Members site • https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/ __ Recommended supplements: Denovo Nutrition (use code STEVE) • https://denovosupps.com?aff=6 __ When you're interested in online coaching, please go visit our website and follow the application form: http://www.revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices