174: Brandon Roberts - Sarcoplasmic Hypertrophy

Dr Brandon Roberts is a man of science who is also deeply involved in the field himself. With a PhD in Muscle Biology, a notorious fitness writer for well-established reviews/website, a coach for the Strength Guys and a competitive Natural Bodybuilder. This gives Brandon unique perspectives and the ability to have a full view of what’s going on in the lab vs. the gym. Today we talk about new discoveries within the muscle hypertrophy sphere, all wasn’t as clear as we once thought and close on some discussion surrounding sleep. Timestamps: 02:31 Brandon talks about Sarcoplasmic Hypertrophy 06:34 Brandon speaks about his study looking at sarcoplasmic hypertrophy 15:49 is sarcoplasmic hypertrophy chronic or acute 19:18 anecdotal evidence and bodybuilders have been right a lot of times. Furthermore, Brandon talks about hypertrophy pathways 22:23 Myofibrillar packing. What is it? 26:24 Current application and validity of the research as of yet? 30:10 What's the cap of repetitions? 31:33 Brandon's take on pump work techniques 34:00 Brandon digs into sleep 40:58 What variables to track 43:29 Social jetlag 44:39 Are naps beneficial? https://medium.com/swlh/sarcoplasmic-hypertrophy-420bcdd15114 https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Brandon_Roberts5 https://www.instagram.com/brob_21/ http://www.fitnessandphysiology.com/ Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe! COACHING: https://revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ WEBSITE: https://www.revivestronger.com FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/revivestronger INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/revivestronger NEWSLETTER: https://bit.ly/2rRONG5 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQeFMDiHF_s __ If you want to support us via a donation, that's highly appreciated! Patreon • https://www.patreon.com/revivestronger Don't like Patreon, go to Paypal! • https://bit.ly/2XZloJ4 __ Our Ebooks! Ultimate Guide To Contest Prep Ebook: • https://revivestronger.com/ugcp-ebook/ Primer Phase Ebook: • https://revivestronger.com/primer-phase/ __ Stay up to date with the latest research and educate yourself! MASS (Research Review): • https://goo.gl/c7FSJD RP+ Membership: • https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/ JPS Mentorship • https://jpseducation.mykajabi.com/a/13324/esJ8AZwy __ Books we recommend! Muscle & Strength Pyramids • https://goo.gl/S8s6tG RP Books • http://bit.ly/2vREaH0 RP + Members site • https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/ For more • http://revivestronger.com/library/ __ Recommended supplements: Denovo Nutrition (use code STEVE) • https://denovosupps.com?aff=6 __ When you're interested in online coaching, please go visit our website and follow the application form: https://www.revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices