Low vs High Volume: Which Actually Builds More Muscle? (ft. Dr. Robinson & Dr. Pelland)

Low vs High Volume: Which Actually Builds More Muscle? (ft. Dr. Robinson & Dr. Pelland) In this podcast episode, I talk with Dr. Josh Pelland and Dr. Zac Robinson, two individuals who I think are on the cutting edge of exercise science research. They both co-authored two of the most widely cited meta-analyses published in the past few years: one on training volume and the other on proximity to failure. We take a deep dive into those findings while also touching on topics like individual training responses, “the stretch,” and the limitations of research more broadly. __ Check out my training programs here: https://jeffnippard.com/ Download MacroFactor Nutrition 2 weeks free: https://bit.ly/jeffmacrofactor (use code JEFF) Download MacroFactor Workouts 2 weeks free: https://bit.ly/jeffmacrofactorworkouts (use code JEFF) __ Josh & Zac’s website: https://www.data-drivenstrength.com/ Follow Dr. Josh Pelland on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josh.datadrivenstrength/ Follow Dr. Zac Robinson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zac.datadrivenstrength/ __ Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 2:13 - Is training to failure overrated? 28:17 - Is high-volume training overrated? 1:00:39 - Junk volume and diminishing returns 1:08:43 - Individual responses to training 1:43:37 - Limitations of research 1:48:22 - What is something you think is true, but is not well-supported? 1:54:06 - Is the stretch overrated? 1:58:11 - Is there a take of mine you’ve disagreed with? __ References: Volume Meta-Analysis https://sportrxiv.org/index.php/server/preprint/view/460 Proximity to Failure Meta-Analysis https://sportrxiv.org/index.php/server/preprint/view/295 Per-Session Training Volume Meta-Analysis https://www.researchgate.net/publication/390450237