Ep. 310: Why Hypertrophy Still Matters in Strength Sports | Dr. Chris Taber
Philosophical Weightlifting PodcastShow Notes
This week, I sat down with Dr. Chris Taber — researcher, sport scientist, and professor at Sacred Heart University — to unpack the art and science of program design.
We dive into how hypertrophy, novelty, and creativity fit into long-term athlete development, and why variation may be the key to sustaining progress. Dr. Taber also shares findings from his latest research comparing traditional and motor-assisted flywheel training for hypertrophy.
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