Free MMA S&C Blueprint: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/mma-strength-conditioning-blueprint/ BJJ S&C Blueprint: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/bjj-strength-and-conditioning-blueprint/ SSOF App & Community: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ssof-underground/ SSOF Rash Guard & Shorts Discount - Code "SWEETSCIENCE" https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/sweet-science-rash-guard SSOF Taniwha Rashies & Shorts - Code "SWEETSCIENCE" https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/taniwha-rash-guard https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/taniwha-shorts In this episode of the Sweet Science of Fighting podcast, Dr. Eric Helms discusses various aspects of training for muscle growth, including the importance of training volume, the optimal number of sets, and the role of protein intake. He delves into the effective rep model, the debate surrounding long muscle length training, and the mechanisms of muscle growth, comparing metabolic stress and mechanical tension. The conversation emphasizes the need for context in training and nutrition, particularly for combat sports athletes, and provides insights into how to maximize muscle retention and growth during training and dieting phases. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to Volume and Muscle Growth 03:37 Defining Optimal Volume for Muscle Growth 07:40 Volume and Strength: Balancing Fatigue and Performance 11:42 The Effective Rep Model: Debating Rep Ranges 15:36 Understanding Mechanisms of Muscle Growth 23:46 Metabolic Stress vs. Mechanical Tension 30:24 Recent Advances in Muscle Physiology Research 32:33 Long Muscle Length Training: Controversies and Insights 44:33 The Role of Protein in Muscle Retention and Growth Eric's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helms3dmj/ 3DMJ: https://www.3dmusclejourney.com/
