EPISODE · Nov 14, 2021 · 1H 7M
Mike Israetel - Resensitization, Debating Joel Seedman and Doug Brignole, Placebo Effect
from Brains and Gains with Dr. David Maconi · host Dr. David Maconi
Dr. Mike Israetel is back on to discuss the following: 0:00- Intro 0:30- Operation Smile 1:30- My decision to work with Steve Hall 2:30- Mike’s perspective on an advanced trainee switching to a methodical training system 8:30- How do you actually GET stronger for reps to cause muscle growth 15:05- Why Mike believes beginner naturals argue against traditional hypertrophy methods 17:45- Ego within lifting 25:00- Genetic predisposition to strength vs size 26:45- Injuries from more strength focused lifting 28:10- Different beneficial rep ranges 33:00- Resensitzation 35:50- Is the size vs strength discrepancy greater in enhanced lifters 42:00- Preferences toward training methods 43:00- Steroid placebo studies and my fake steroid study 50:20- Novelty as a stimulus 53:30- Doug Brignole and Joel Seedman 58:45- Back to placebo 1:01:30- Genetics vs effort 1:04:10- Where to find MikeMike's new IG: https://www.instagram.com/drmikeisrae...Mike's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Renaissance...Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DaveMaconi Smile Fund: https://secure.operationsmile.org/sit...
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Dr. Mike Israetel is back on to discuss the following: 0:00- Intro 0:30- Operation Smile 1:30- My decision to work with Steve Hall 2:30- Mike’s perspective on an advanced trainee switching to a methodical training system 8:30- How do you actually GET stronger for reps to cause muscle growth 15:05- Why Mike believes beginner naturals argue against traditional hypertrophy methods 17:45- Ego within lifting 25:00- Genetic predisposition to strength vs size 26:45- Injuries from mo...
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