Episode 256: Bret Contreras - A discussion on hypertrophy

This episode's guest is Bret Contreras. You all know who Bret is! On this episode Bret and I discuss: What's new since we last saw each other in February 2017? I ask Bret about long-term hypertrophy development  I ask Bret about quad development for a tall individual Bret talks about his "Strong Lifts" program I ask Bret about the mind-muscle connection I ask Bret about the importance of both mechanical tension and volume. I ask Bret if he ever takes a 1-2 week break from heavy lifting?   This was a great discussion with Bret and I hope you guys really enjoy it Stay Strong, RB Show Notes: Website - bretcontreras.com Facebook - Bret Contreras PhD Twitter - @bretcontreras Instagram - bretcontreras1   Books Mentioned: Christian Thibaudeau's Guide to Hypertrophy   Research Mentioned: Understanding effort in task performance People and Resources Mentioned: Chris Beardsley Mel Siff T-Nation Christian Thibaudeau Vince Gironda Jay Culter Dorian Yates Tom Platz Lee Priest  Chris Cormier James Steele Dante Trudel Dog Crap (DC) Training Scott Stevenson