#135 - Stretch Smart, Build Strong: Navigating The Smart Way to Achieve Hypertrophy

Iron Sights

English - February 05, 2024 08:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MB - ★★★★★ - 78 ratings
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In the latest episode on the Iron Sights podcast, we're digging into some new studies from the past few months that revolve around stretching and its connection to muscle growth, aka hypertrophy. The burning question: Does intense stretching really promote muscle growth? Join me, CC, and Ryan as we discuss different forms of stretching, how it impacts the body, and specifically, its role in lifting weights and promoting muscle growth. With new research in the mix, we're sifting through the theories, getting into the science, and most importantly, discussing how to apply these findings to your training.

Timestamps
00:00 Intro
02:27 Stretch Mediated Hypertrophy
07:51 Stretch Or Not To Stretch?
12:28 PRNF (Proprioceptive Receptive Neuromuscular Facilitation)
17:06 New Study On Stretching (Animals)
26:42 Can Stretching Help With Muscle Growth?
34:43 Length & Partial Reps, Where To Put Them Into Your Workout If The Goal Is Hypertrophy
43:09 The Importance Of Physiological Studies

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