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Data Driven Strength Podcast

by Zac Robinson and Josh Pelland

The perfect blend of research deep-dives and laid-back training talk.

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  1. Are Drop Sets an Effective Training Method? [New Research] - S2E14

    Work with Josh, Zac, or another DDS Coach: https://datadrivenstrength.com/coaching 0:35 Introduction to the Study and Team 2:33 Conceptual Rationale for Drop Sets 6:50 Current State of the Literature 12:55 Tonal Technology and Methodology 22:21 Study Design and Participants 26:50 Traditional vs....

  2. How I Lost 30 Pounds Without Losing Muscle | S2E13

    Work with Josh, Zac, or another DDS Coach: https://datadrivenstrength.com/coaching 00:00⁠ Intro Teaser: 30 lbs Down ⁠00:31⁠ Podcast Intro & Topic Overview ⁠02:57⁠ The "Week 4 Effect" ⁠05:05⁠ Does Expertise Hurt Your Own Progress? ⁠06:35⁠ The Value of "Walking the Walk" ⁠10:52⁠ PART I: THE CONTEXT...

  3. A New Philosophy for Training Data | S2E12

    Work with a DDS coach: https://datadrivenstrength.com/coaching/ 0:02:14 - Zac’s Work on Individual Response Variation (and his conclusion) 0:08:35 - Key takeaway: programming around constraints, not different principles 0:15:18 - New podcast approach: Building on their own work (Research &...

  4. Structure vs. Flexibility, Bodybuilding vs. Powerlifting, and a Huge Announcement | S2E11

    Sign up for a 14-day free trial for the Evolve Training App: https://www.evolvetrainingapp.com Work with Josh or Zac: https://datadrivenstrength.com/coaching Free newsletter with exclusive content: https://datadrivenstrength.com 00:00 - Introduction & Rocking Chair Discussion 09:30 — Coaching...

  5. New approach to RIR, Advanced Training Methods, Research Interpretation Errors, and More | S2E9

    Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! More from DDS: https://data-drivenstrength.kit.com/profile 00:00 - Introduction 00:05:17 - Training Flexibility vs. Rigidity 00:25:45 - New Rest-Pause Study 00:43:55 - Recommendations: Rest-Pause & Drop Sets 00:55:49 - How to Individualize...

  6. Volume and Strength: New Science Explained | S2E10

    Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! More from DDS: https://data-drivenstrength.kit.com/profile 00:00- Podcast Introduction & Episode Focus 06:05 - The Deceiving Nature of Scientific Data 10:10 - Episode Outline and Goals 16:15 - Acknowledging the Research Team 18:20 -...

  7. Hypertrophy Tier List, Periodization for Hypertrophy, and More | S2E7

    More from DDS: https://data-drivenstrength.kit.com/profile 00:00 Intro 00:23 Introduction 09:34 Hypertrophy variables tier list 13:15 Detailing the tier list structure and criteria 18:44 Tier list discussion begins: Rep Tempo (C-Tier) and Intensity Techniques (initially C, moved to B-Tier) 31:08...

  8. Beginner vs Advanced Training, Powerlifting Mistakes, and More (10k subscribers Q&A) | S2E8

    Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! More from Data Driven Strength: https://data-drivenstrength.kit.com/profile 00:00 Intro 07:13 Q&A Start: Sets to Failure vs. Reps in Reserve (Hypertrophy) 14:01 Sets to Failure vs. Reps in Reserve (Strength) 19:07 The "Fatigue Boogeyman"…

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  9. Strength and Hypertrophy Lessons from 2024 (Q&A) | S2E6

    Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! More from Data Driven Strength: https://data-drivenstrength.kit.com/profile Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 04:04 Exploring AI in Strength Training 28:04 Personal Learnings and PhD Insights 31:18 Understanding Training Protocols and...

  10. Frequency and Strength: New Science Explained | S2E5

    Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! https://sportrxiv.org/index.php/server/preprint/view/460 Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 02:51 The Mystery of the Norwegian Frequency Project 09:14 Understanding Between-Study Variability in Research 11:49 The Impact of New Research on...

  11. Volume and Muscle Growth, Are There Really Doubts? Ft. Dr. Sam Buckner | S2E4

    Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! Follow Sam: https://www.instagram.com/samuelbuckner?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 03:10 Sam's Background and Research Focus 06:06 Understanding Muscle Growth and Measurement...

  12. Can The Volume Research Be Trusted: Ft. Dr. Eric Helms | S2E3

    Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 04:02 Evolution of Research in Strength Training 12:08 Critical Analysis of Volume Research 20:12 Understanding Limitations in Training Studies 30:02 Real-World Implications 42:32 Balancing Science...

  13. Frequency and Hypertrophy: New Science Explained | S2E2

    Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! https://sportrxiv.org/index.php/server/preprint/view/460 Timestamps: Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 16:40 Background 29:16 Historical Perspectives on Training Frequency 50:28 What We Did (Methodology) 01:00:57 Findings on Frequency...

  14. Volume and Hypertrophy: New Science Explained | S2E1

    Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! https://sportrxiv.org/index.php/server/preprint/view/460 Timestamps: 0:00:00 Introduction 0:04:41 The Story Behind This Project 0:10:00 The Goal of This Podcast 0:24:03 Background Research / Rationale 0:44:30 Method of Set Quantification...

  15. Managing the Costs of Training to Failure | Ep. 66

    Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! 00:00 Introduction 01:30 Controlling Proximity to Failure and Downstream Effects 03:39 Theoretical Considerations and Adjusting Load Set-to-Set 11:50 Practical Recommendations for Training to Failure 19:35 Exercise Order and Perception of...

  16. How Should Your Volume Change Over Time? | Ep. 65

    Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! 00:00 Introducttion 02:27 Framing the Discussion on the Dose-Response Relationship 08:19 Differentiating Muscle-Centric and Practical Constraints 15:32 Volume Needs over a Lifting Career 24:26 The Minimum Effective Dose and Practical...

  17. Maintenance Volume: More Than Meets the Eye | Ep. 64

    Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! 00:00 Intro 05:25 Defining Maintenance Volume 08:18 Current Research on Maintenance Volume 18:49 Limitations of Current Research 24:16 Determining Effective Maintenance Volumes 32:47 Skepticism Around Some Evidence-Based Concepts 35:11...

  18. How Novelty Can Make Your Training More Effective | Ep. 63

    Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! 00:00 Intro 03:14 Calf Anatomy 08:29 Exploring the Concept of Resensitization 29:17 The Role Individualization 36:09 Anecdotal Evidence of Potential Effectiveness 42:16 Practical Resensitization Strategies Subscribe to our YouTube Channel:...

  19. Tips for Hardgainers and Distributing Volume for Strength | Ep. 62

    Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@datadrivenst... Be sure to sign up for our newsletter: https://www.data-drivenstrength.com/n... Learn more about Infinity Programs: https://www.data-drivenstrength.com/i... To…

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  20. Conceptualizing Training Frequency for Strength | Ep. 61

    Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! 00:00 Introduction 01:29 How Do We Train During Vacation 08:26 Grgic Frequency Meta-analysis 14:09 Interpreting the Research and Counterfactuals 23:30 Managing Frequency and Individualization 29:21 Balancing Frequency and Performance 35:17...

  21. Experience-Driven Coaching Strategies | Ep. 60

    Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! 00:00 Introduction 02:06 Experience-Driven Coaching Strategies 05:10 Contribution of Muscle Size to Strength 10:47 Periodization 27:26 Partial ROM Failure 35:58 Wrap Up Subscribe to our YouTube Channel:...

  22. Is Optimal The Enemy? | Ep. 59

    Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 03:24 Where We’ve Been 11:26 The Role of Optimization 26:46 Concepts That Seemed Obvious After the Fact 30:45 Recent Papers 34:02 Wrap up Subscribe to our YouTube Channel:...

  23. Does the Evidence Now Support Effective Reps? Ft. Greg Nuckols | Ep. 58

    Free RPE/RIR guide: https://data-drivenstrength.ck.page/rpe-guide Greg Nuckols: https://www.strongerbyscience.com https://www.strongerbyscience.com/effective-reps/ https://www.instagram.com/gregnuckols/?hl=en 0:00:00 Intro 0:04:50 Overview of New Proximity to Failure Meta-Regression 0:17:00…

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  24. Do Short Rest Periods Actually Decrease Muscle Growth? | Ep. 57

    Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:30 Reconciling the Data on Short Rest Periods and Intensity Techniques Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@datadrivenstrength/featured Be sure to sign up for our newsletter:...

  25. Beyond Powerbuilding: Principles and Advanced Applications | Ep. 56

    Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 08:30 Beyond Powerbuilding Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@datadrivenstrength/featured Be sure to sign up for our newsletter: https://www.data-drivenstrength.com/newsletter Learn more…

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  26. Are Deloads Making You Weaker? | Ep. 55

    Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 04:50 Deloads https://sportrxiv.org/index.php/server/preprint/view/302 Learn more about Infinity Programs: https://www.data-drivenstrength.com/infinity-pre-launch Be sure to sign up to the training takeaway...

  27. Infinity Programs are LIVE: Systematic Training to Maximize Results

    Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! You can find Infinity Programs at the link below: https://www.data-drivenstrength.com/infinity Music by Joystock - https://www.joystock.com

  28. Programming Primer Sessions to Boost Performance | Ep. 54

    Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 06:00 Primer Sessions https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31203499/ Learn more about Infinity Programs: https://www.data-drivenstrength.com/infinity-pre-launch Be sure to sign up to the training takeaway newsletter:...

  29. Which Reps are the Most Efficient for Strength? | Ep. 53

    We apologize for any audio issues throughout this episode. We are still adjusting to new equipment and software, thank you for listening! Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:04 How can we use velocity loss to gain insight towards which reps are the...

  30. Getting the Most Out of Velocity Loss | Ep. 52

    Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:30 Advantages and disadvantages of velocity loss https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36823322/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31868099/ Be sure to sign up to the training takeaway newsletter:...

  31. Wrinkles to the Volume Discussion for Muscle Growth | Ep. 51

    Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 03:45 Wrinkles to the volume discussion https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35291645/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27433992/ Volume for Strength (Ep. 37):...

  32. Is Load Irrelevant for Muscle Growth? | Ep. 50

    Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:30 Combining Loading Ranges for Muscle Growth Be sure to sign up to the training takeaway newsletter: https://www.data-drivenstrength.com/newsletter Link to Individualized Programming + Self Coaching Toolkit...

  33. Beyond Long Muscle Lengths: Where Should Your Reps Be the Most Difficult for Hypertrophy? | Ep. 49

    Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:00 Muscle length vs. the most challenging portion of the ROM Link to papers discussed: https://sportrxiv.org/index.php/server/preprint/view/198...

  34. Decreasing Training Volume in Trained Individuals: Risks and Rewards | Ep. 48

    Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 03:10 How much can we decrease training volume and maintain muscle size? Link to papers discussed: https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/ijes/vol15/iss4/34/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21131862/' Be sure to sign up to...

  35. There is More to Training Volume than Sets Per Week | Ep. 47

    Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:50 How does the relative change in training volume influence outcomes? Link to papers discussed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32108724/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32058362/ Sign up to our nutritional...

  36. Periodizing Nutrition to Maximize Outcomes and Using Drop Sets to Improve Efficiency | Ep. 46

    Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 04:20 How to Periodize Nutrition Alongside Training 41:30 Utilizing Drop Sets to Improve Training Efficiency Link to papers discussed: Coleman 2022: https://journal.iusca.org/index.php/Journal/article/view/135 Sign…

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  37. Optimizing Progression Methods for Strength and Hypertrophy | Ep. 45

    Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 03:10 Progression strategies for strength and hypertrophy Link to papers discussed: Plotkin 2022: https://peerj.com/articles/14142/ Schoenfeld 2020: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32342648/ Be sure to sign up to…

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  38. Performance and Hypertrophy: Lessons from the Frequency and Rest-Pause Research | Ep. 44

    Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:50 How does performance influence muscle growth? 15:00 Discussion of new study investigating training frequency for muscle growth Link to papers discussed: Our article on RIR and Muscle Growth:...

  39. Training in a Caloric Surplus vs. Deficit | Ep. 43

    Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:34 Is it worth trying to elicit “resensitization” for muscle growth? 14:20 Should you manipulate training volume in a caloric deficit? Link to papers discussed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23053130/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33241958/...

  40. Strength, ROM, and Specificity: Does it Pay to be a Jack of All Trades? | Ep. 42

    Timestamps: 00:0 Intro 01:00 Is bulking and cutting worth it? 10:00 Is strength always ROM specific? Be sure to sign up to the training takeaway newsletter: https://www.data-drivenstrength.com/newsletter Sign up to be the first to hear more about our nutritional periodization course!...

  41. Should Strength Athletes Bulk and Cut? | Ep. 41

    Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! Timestamps: 00:0 Intro 01:58 Is the term “progressive overload” misleading? 07:40 Should strength athletes cut and bulk? Be sure to sign up to the training takeaway newsletter: https://www.data-drivenstrength.com/newsletter Sign up to be…

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  42. Load and Strength Gains: Are There Diminishing Returns? | Ep. 40

    Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! Timestamps: 00:0 Intro 02:09 Should we address our weak points or build on our strengths? 09:09 Does the relationship between load and strength gains show diminishing returns? Link to primary paper discussed:...

  43. Periodization for Muscle Growth: Does Work Capacity Matter? | Ep. 39

    Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 03:00 What training metrics should we track? 09:30 Does aerobic training potentiate hypertrophy? Link to primary paper discussed: https://faseb.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1096/fj.202200398RR Be sure to sign up…

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  44. Rate of Progression, Tips for Self Coaching, and Program Troubleshooting | Ep. 38

    Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! Timestamps: 01:15 Does training status change with rate of progression 06:30 Should we progress volume or load for strength 13:10 What are some tips for those that are self coaching/programming 23:10 How to tell if a lifter is over or…

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  45. Is 10-20 Sets Per Week a Good Recommendation for 1RM Strength? | Ep. 37

    Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! Links to paper discussed: 1. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28755103/ 2. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30153194/ 3. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31868813/ 4. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27941492/ 5....

  46. Diving Deeper into ROM for Hypertrophy with Milo Wolf | Ep. 36

    Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! Timestamps: 01:30 Milo’s background 04:00 Discussion of new of triceps study 15:00 Muscle length vs. failure point 23:30 What would be the biggest mistake lifters would make if they took this research too literally? 36:20 Do we need any…

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  47. How to Build the Best Microcycle | Ep. 35

    Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! To learn more about 1 on 1 coaching: https://datadrivenstrength.typeform.c... If you'd like to sign up to our email list, please visit the bottom section of our website via this link: https://www.data-drivenstrength.com If you’d like to...

  48. Total ROM vs. Long Muscle Lengths for Hypertrophy | Ep. 34

    Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! To learn more about 1 on 1 coaching: https://datadrivenstrength.typeform.c... If you'd like to sign up to our email list, please visit the bottom section of our website via this link: https://www.data-drivenstrength.com If you’d like to...

  49. Individualizing Training Protocols for Lifter Psychology and When Should You Rate RPE? | Ep. 33

    Timestamps: 01:33 Individualizing Training Protocols Via Lifter Psychology 26:32 When Should You Rate a Set’s RPE? To learn more about 1 on 1 coaching: https://datadrivenstrength.typeform.c... If you'd like to sign up to our email list, please visit the bottom section of our website via this…

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  50. Overreaching for Hypertrophy, Adaptive Resistance, and Interpreting Training Plateaus | Ep. 32

    Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! Timestamps: 01:40 How should you feel after a Deload? 05:38 Overreaching for Hypertrophy 13:34 Adaptive Resistance Discussion 21:14 Interpreting Training Plateaus To learn more about 1 on 1 coaching:...

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The perfect blend of research deep-dives and laid-back training talk.

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Zac Robinson and Josh Pelland

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