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EPISODE · May 20, 2025 · 49 MIN

#365 Brad Schoenfeld PhD - How To Build Muscle: Hypertrophy Masterclass

from Lift Free And Diet Hard with Andrew Coates · host Andrew Coates

Brad Schoenfeld, PhD is among the worlds leading researchers in the field of muscle hypertrophy, a tenured professor, and author. Brad is measured and nuanced in his breakdown of popular muscle building beliefs and myths. Brad joins me to share a researched backed breakdown of:-Why we can build muscle with rep ranges outside the classic 8-12 reps. -The benefits of training at different rep ranges. -Are higher reps more fatiguing than low reps.-Is fatigue really a serious issue in training.-What the research really says about volume.-The difference between effective and optimal for training volume.-Are metallic stress and muscle damage relevant to muscle growth.-How muscle memory works.-Does lifting tempo matter.-The frustrating things about muscle hypertrophy Brad sees popular and circulating in the industry.-Plus much more.01:05 Debunking Muscle Building Myths01:40 Research Insights on Rep Ranges03:29 Practical Implications of Training Loads14:44 Volume and Muscle Hypertrophy23:31 Mechanical Tension and Muscle Growth25:25 Introduction to Muscle Hypertrophy Research25:52 Mechanical Tension: The Primary Factor26:16 Metabolic Stress and Muscle Damage29:37 The Role of Satellite Cells31:09 The Pump and Mechanical Tension33:15 Misconceptions in Muscle Hypertrophy34:24 Training Variables and Individual Differences36:40 Eccentric Training and Muscle Damage40:24 Gender Differences in Training Response43:06 Genetic Ceiling and Muscle Memory46:17 Aging and Muscle MaintenanceI’ve been putting a lot of time and effort into making these new episodes valuable for you. You can help me get these great guests and their knowledge in front of more people by:-Subscribing and checking out more episodes-Sharing on your social media (please tag me - I promise I’ll respond)-Sharing with the friend you think of who needs this episodeFollow Andrew Coates:Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@andrewcoatesfitness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join My Email List:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.andrewcoatesfitness.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get the RP App at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rpstrength.com/coates⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - use the code COATESRPUse Code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS to save 10% off at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://justbitememeals.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Use Code ANDREW for extended free trial of MacrosFirst Premium ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.macrosfirst.com/

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