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episode 124: Exercise Technique and Minimum Effective Dose Training with Dr. Pak
In this episode, Greg is joined by Dr. Patroklos Androulakis-Korakakis (Dr. Pak) to discuss his research on minimum effective dose training, and his recent narrative review on optimizing exercise technique for muscle growth. While this episode does dig into the research, the lads tried to keep a clear focus on actionable takeaways to help you improve your training results.
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Intro and Plugs (00:00:00)
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Dr. Pak Intro, Bio and Projects (00:15:49)
Dr. Pak's Paper: Optimizing Resistance Training Technique to Maximize Muscle Hypertrophy (00:34:14)
- Narrative review: https://sportrxiv.org/index.php/server/preprint/view/349/718
- Bench vs. incline study mentioned: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32922646/
Technique: Tempo/Eccentric and Concentric Movement (00:59:14)
Minimum Effective Dose - Overview (01:16:14)
Dr. Pak's PhD Research - Implications for MED (01:24:51)
- Pak’s meta: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31797219/
- Pak’s doctoral research: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fspor.2021.713655/full
Why Should We Care about MED? (01:41:18)
How Does MED Change Over Time? (01:52:01)
Q&A (01:59:53)
- Bickel study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21131862/
Social Media Q&A (02:13:22)
Outro (02:30:47)
Follow Pak:
- https://www.minimumdosetraining.com/
- https://www.instagram.com/dr__pak
- https://www.youtube.com/@Dr__Pak
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- Join the Research Spotlight newsletter: Our newsletter is the easiest way to stay up to date with the latest exercise and nutrition science.
- Join the SBS Facebook group and Subreddit.
- BulkSupplements: Next time you stock up on supplements, be sure to use the promo code “SBSPOD” (all caps) to get 5% off your entire order.
- MASS Research Review: Subscribe to the MASS Research Review to get concise and applicable breakdowns of the latest strength, physique, and nutrition research – delivered monthly.
- Send your Q&A questions to podcast@strongerbyscience.com