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415: New Study on Training to Failure – Important or Not?

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  I have mentioned openly on the show before that despite knowing one does not have to always train to failure for optimal gains, it is how I personally enjoy training the most. So when I saw this new article on the subject, I wanted to cut my bias and once again look at the topic from a scientific perspective. John always reviews the full-text of every article, but you may view the free abstract by clicking here: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25809472 .  Add up to 100 lbs to dumbbells with our patented Mass Caps!

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400: Slow Controlled Reps or A Little Faster – Effects on Satellite Cells and Muscle Gain

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  It wasn’t long ago that we discussed the research on exercise form – that you are better off having a little momentum than being super strict. Today we’re on that topic again with a more granular study – going all the way down to the satellite cell level to examine this topic. John always reviews the full-text of every article, but you may view the free abstract by clicking here: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25756321 . This podcast is proudly sponsored by John’s premium exercise equipment and apparel company Barbell 1. Check out our new got gainz? shirts!

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