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September 27, 2013
Lot’s going on. Without further ado…
The journey to obtain my PhD is now in its final phase. I passed my comprehensive exams back in July and officially became a doctoral candidate! I am now in the process of collecting data and have an awesome research team assembled that’s helping in these efforts (see the team photo on the left). The study involves investigating the effects of different resistance training loading ranges on muscular adaptations in well-trained individuals. It will be the first study of its kind and should provide substantial insight into the practical manipulation of program variables for optimizing muscle strength and hypertrophy. If all goes according to plan, I hope to defend my dissertation in January! I will be posting updates as the study progresses. Stay tuned!
Now that my PhD coursework is complete I’ve rededicated my efforts to again writing consumer articles. Here are a couple that I recently penned for T-Nation. The first is a collaboration with a colleague Dan Ogborn. Dan is extremely knowledgeable about muscle building, both from a research as well as practical standpoint. Our article, titled, Light Weights for Big Gains, discusses how integrating low-load training can play an important role in maximizing the hypertrophic response to lifting. We actually have a review article on the topic that is currently in editorial review at a popular journal. The second article covers a technique called blood flow restricted (BFR) training. Over the past couple of years I’ve experimented with using BFR as a supplement to my own training, as well as that of several physique athletes with whom I consult. Based on empirical experience, it’s been an effective technique as a means to enhance hypertrophic gains. In my T-Nation article, Blood Flow Restriction, I discuss the basics of BFR and how it can be employed for optimum results. For those interested in the science of the topic, see my recent collaborative review published in the current issue of Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research
I had the pleasure of being interviewed by uber trainers and top-ranked bodybuilders John Meadows and Shelby Starnes for their new show, Blue Collar Radio. I’m honored that they asked me to be the first guest on the premier broadcast. It’s basically three muscle-heads discussing the art and science of hypertrophy training. Hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed doing the interview.
Speaking of articles, no one has been more profilic lately than my bud Bret Contreras. Bret is hands-down one of the best fitness pros in the business and he consistently puts out quality high quality info at an amazing rate. Here is an excellent post on Squat Biomechanics that’s an excellent read. If you’re not reading his blog on a regular basis, you should be.
Another good friend and colleague, Alan Aragon stepped into the lion’s den for an interview to challenge the theories and merits of Paleo Dieting. Note that the interview was conducted on a paleo website, but Alan stood his ground and provided an in depth critical analysis of the diet, pointing out its inconsistencies. No one knows the practical applicaitons of nutritional research better than Alan and his knowledge is well-displayed here
Finally, I’ll be doing a webinar on muscle hypertrophy…in Spanish! The webinar is being hosted by one of the largest Spanish fitness sites, Grupo Sobre Entrenamiento. Me habla Espanol muy poquito (translation: I speak very little Spanish), so I’ll be lecturing in English and it will be translated into Espanol. This will be a new experience for me and I’m excited to be able to share scientifici muscle-building practices with a foreign audience.
That’s all for now. Will post again soon!
Brad
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