Summary
This podcast episode discusses the benefits of strength and hypertrophy training for both athletes and non-athletes. The speakers explain that strength training is the number one tool to combat neuromuscular aging and is the only exercise route to keep the nervous system healthy and young. They emphasize that there is no age limit for starting strength and hypertrophy training and that it is beneficial to start at any age. Additionally, they discuss the neuromuscular link and how resistance type movements can keep the brain young and healthy.
The podcast also discusses the difference between strength and hypertrophy, with strength referring to the ability to create more force across muscles or movement, and hypertrophy referring to an increase in muscle size without necessarily being stronger. The speaker notes that connective tissue, such as ligaments and tendons, do not grow or get stronger as easily as skeletal muscle. However, strength training can reduce injury risk by improving connective tissue adaptations.
The podcast also discusses various training protocols for improving speed, power, and strength, and emphasizes the importance of high intent and intention when training for speed and power. The speaker also discusses the importance of focus in a workout routine and provides tips for exercising in a hotel room. They also discuss breathing techniques during repetitions and sets, emphasizing the need for creating intra-abdominal pressure while regulating blood pressure.
Finally, the podcast covers various aspects of power and strength training, including exercise choice, order, volume, and intensity. Compound movements should be selected based on movement patterns rather than muscle groups, and they should be done at the beginning of the workout when the person is fresh and not fatigued. For hypertrophy training, it is recommended to choose exercises by movement patterns instead of body parts, and it is important to have a combination of bilateral and unilateral exercises to prevent imbalances. The podcast also discusses various techniques for training for power and strength, such as focusing on the eccentric portion of the lift, using cluster sets, and using dynamic variable resistance.
