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EPISODE · Feb 27, 2026 · 1H 16M

Ep 84 Hypertrophy - Myths & Misconceptions w/ Derrick Van Every

from The Storey StrengthCast · host Shane Storey

Derrick is a natural bodybuilder, PhD candidate & researcher based in McMaster University, Canada. He recently released a narrative review alongside the esteemed Stu Philips & Jeff Nippard about "Load-induced human skeletal muscle hypertrophy: Mechanisms, myths, and misconceptions".In today's podcast we delve into that paper & what that means for our training. Chapters00:00 Introduction to Hypertrophy Myths04:27 Understanding Mechanical Tension10:54 The Role of Eccentric Training18:16 Rep Ranges and Mechanical Tension23:28 The Importance of Training to Failure25:08 The Pump vs. Muscle Growth34:45 Metabolites and Their Role in Hypertrophy38:58 The Role of Metabolites in Muscle Growth42:22 Understanding Repetition Ranges and Muscle Fiber Recruitment46:13 The Impact of Hormones on Hypertrophy52:30 Exploring Growth Potential and Genetic Limits01:07:14 The Importance of Consistency and Lifestyle in TrainingWhere to find Derrick:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/derrick_cbb/Researchgate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Derrick-Van-EveryPaper discussed: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2095254625000869?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnDpPgl_vIAcIBmyP0NufdZjDqjdngwmkQlvni18r5MCnnu9hnljqrJkDymTs_aem_1Ywcq_81OqNbTDHNp2RiIQCoaching w/ Derrick: https://www.calgarybarbell.com/coachingTo keep up with my progress, subscribe & follow me at the links below:1-1 Coaching: www.storeystrength.com Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/sstorey94⁠⁠Youtube: www.youtube.com/@sstorey94Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4vuEGUqjwxZxiEkGMuUAItDownload 12 FREE Strength & Hypertrophy Programmes: https://mailchi.mp/storeystrength/eu1a1m8m0hJ3U Discount Code: SHANE5https://j3university.com/

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