Lengthened Partials: The State of the Science and Social Media | Better For Results Podcast - Ep. 9

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In this episode of the BFR Better for Results podcast, host Nick Rolnick sits down with Dr. Samuel Buckner from the University of South Florida to discuss the latest research and trends in exercise science and strength training.
They kick things off by diving deep into Dr. Buckner's background and what sparked his interest in studying muscle growth, hypertrophy, and blood flow restriction training (BFR). Dr. Buckner shares insights from his past research projects investigating the physiological effects and optimal application of BFR techniques.
The conversation then shifts to address the ongoing "volume debate" in the fitness world - do we really need an extremely high training volume to maximize muscle growth as we become more advanced? Dr. Buckner provides his thoughts based on his recent paper examining the dose-response relationship between resistance training volume and muscle hypertrophy.
They also discuss the role of rest periods, the potential pitfalls of making broad conclusions from single studies, and the intersection of social media influencers and exercise science research. Throughout the episode, Dr. Buckner offers a nuanced, evidence-based perspective tempered by skepticism of excessive hype or oversimplification.
This is a must-listen for exercise enthusiasts, coaches, and researchers interested in an in-depth yet accessible discussion around emerging strength training concepts and separating fact from fiction.
#BFR #BloodFlowRestriction #ResistanceTraining #MuscleHypertrophy #StrengthTraining #VolumeTraining #ExerciseScience #FitnessResearch #StrengthAndConditioning #TrainingVolume #HypertrophyTraining #EvidenceBased #FitnessPodcast
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