In this episode we are joined by Professor Stuart Philips of MacMaster University. 

Prof. Stu's research pertains to the optimisation of exercise adaptions through nutritional and training manipulation, especially protein intake. 

In this episode we discuss:

- External factors that effect hypertrophy , MPS, training load & hormones.

- The effect of high protein diet for weight loss

- The importance of high protein diets for general health

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This week we are joined by elite level powerlifter and one of the brains behind strengtheory.com, Greg Nuckols.

Greg and I discuss muscle asymmetry, its causes and potential consequences. A in-depth look at bar path in the bench press and leg drive is discussed. 

Also Greg goes into his views and opinions on occlusion or blood flow restriction training and how it may be used in strength sports.

As always the links to any resources mentioned can be found on our Facebook page.

This week we I am joined by Dr. Mike Israetel,  contributing author of the scientific principles of strength training and several other texts. Mike holds a PhD. in exercise physiology and is a Professor of exercise physiology at Temple University.

In this episode we discuss:

- Maximal recoverable volume, what is it? and how do you use it?

- Identifying weak links and adapting training to them.

- Weight cutting for powerlifting 

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