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episode 125: Long Muscle Length Training with Dr. Milo Wolf
In this episode, Greg sits down with Dr. Milo Wolf to discuss long muscle length training. Long-length partials are a hot topic, and Dr. Wolf is one of the folks doing research in this area, and popularizing long-length partials as a training method to increase muscle growth. Enjoy!
TIME STAMPS AND NOTES
Most of the research discussed in this episode can be found here:
- https://journal.iusca.org/index.php/Journal/article/view/182
- https://www.strongerbyscience.com/rom/
00:00:00 - Episode Intro - Einstein, Toothpaste, and Plugs
00:18:18 - Intro - Dr. Milo Wolf
00:31:03 - Research: Impact of Muscle Length and Range of Motion on Hypertrophic Response
00:54:49 - Mechanisms / Explanation of Research
01:24:23 - Implications for Different Muscle Groups and Exercises
01:40:39 - Long Muscle Length Training Myths
01:56:17 - Limits of Long Muscle Length Training/Effects Over Time/Novelty
02:33:16 - Analysis of Existing Studies / Conflicting Results / Criticism
02:47:20 - Application of Results in Training
02:53:45 - Audience Questions and Final Thoughts
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