Zac Robinson and Josh Pelland

Data Driven Strength Podcast

Health EN ↓ 81 episodes

The perfect blend of research deep-dives and laid-back training talk.

Author

Zac Robinson and Josh Pelland

Category

Health

Podcast website

www.datadrivenstrength.com

Latest episode

Jan 28, 2026

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Episodes

Are Deloads Making You Weaker? | Ep. 55 26.06.2023

Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 04:50 Deloads https://sportrxiv.org/index.php/server/preprint/view/302 Learn more about Infinity Programs: https://www.data-drivenstrength.com/infinity-pre-launch Be sure to sign up to the training takeaway newsletter: https://www.data-drivenstrength.com/newsletter Sign up to our nutritional periodization course! htt...

Infinity Programs are LIVE: Systematic Training to Maximize Results 10.05.2023

Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! You can find Infinity Programs at the link below: https://www.data-drivenstrength.com/infinity Music by Joystock - https://www.joystock.com

Programming Primer Sessions to Boost Performance | Ep. 54 10.04.2023

Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast!  Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 06:00 Primer Sessions https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31203499/ Learn more about Infinity Programs: https://www.data-drivenstrength.com/infinity-pre-launch Be sure to sign up to the training takeaway newsletter: https://www.data-drivenstrength.com/newsletter Sign up to our nutritional periodization course! https://c...

Which Reps are the Most Efficient for Strength? | Ep. 53 27.03.2023

We apologize for any audio issues throughout this episode. We are still adjusting to new equipment and software, thank you for listening! Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:04 How can we use velocity loss to gain insight towards which reps are the most efficient for strength? https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/11/3/337 Be sure to sign up to the trainin...

Getting the Most Out of Velocity Loss | Ep. 52 13.03.2023

Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast!    Timestamps:  00:00 Intro  02:30 Advantages and disadvantages of velocity loss   https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36823322/  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31868099/   Be sure to sign up to the training takeaway newsletter:  https://www.data-drivenstrength.com/newsletter  Link to Individualized...

Wrinkles to the Volume Discussion for Muscle Growth | Ep. 51 27.02.2023

Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 03:45 Wrinkles to the volume discussion https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35291645/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27433992/ Volume for Strength (Ep. 37): https://open.spotify.com/episode/4hDLNB1iXukbMo8Q5ZfuQB?si=AB326-IaToW-PJGDQxXV-w Be sure to sign up to the training takeaway newsletter: https://www.data-drivenstr...

Is Load Irrelevant for Muscle Growth? | Ep. 50 13.02.2023

Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:30 Combining Loading Ranges for Muscle Growth Be sure to sign up to the training takeaway newsletter: https://www.data-drivenstrength.com/newsletter Link to Individualized Programming + Self Coaching Toolkit Product Page: https://www.data-drivenstrength.com/individualized-programming Sign up to our nutritional per...

Beyond Long Muscle Lengths: Where Should Your Reps Be the Most Difficult for Hypertrophy? | Ep. 49 30.01.2023

Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:00 Muscle length vs. the most challenging portion of the ROM Link to papers discussed: https://sportrxiv.org/index.php/server/preprint/view/198 https://assets.researchsquare.com/files/rs-1530884/v1/96845f0d-cd80-4ebd-857e-f93c9cd9e5b1.pdf?c=1656091069 Links to other related podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/episo...

Decreasing Training Volume in Trained Individuals: Risks and Rewards | Ep. 48 16.01.2023

Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 03:10 How much can we decrease training volume and maintain muscle size? Link to papers discussed: https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/ijes/vol15/iss4/34/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21131862/' Be sure to sign up to the training takeaway newsletter: https://www.data-drivenstrength.com/newsletter Link to Individualized...

There is More to Training Volume than Sets Per Week | Ep. 47 02.01.2023

Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:50 How does the relative change in training volume influence outcomes? Link to papers discussed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32108724/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32058362/ Sign up to our nutritional periodization course! https://courses.data-drivenstrength.com/nutrition-course Be sure to sign up to the tr...

Periodizing Nutrition to Maximize Outcomes and Using Drop Sets to Improve Efficiency | Ep. 46 19.12.2022

Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast!     Timestamps:  00:00 Intro  04:20 How to Periodize Nutrition Alongside Training 41:30 Utilizing Drop Sets to Improve Training Efficiency  Link to papers discussed: Coleman 2022: https://journal.iusca.org/index.php/Journal/article/view/135   Sign up to our nutritional periodization course! https://courses...

Optimizing Progression Methods for Strength and Hypertrophy | Ep. 45 05.12.2022

Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 03:10 Progression strategies for strength and hypertrophy Link to papers discussed: Plotkin 2022: https://peerj.com/articles/14142/ Schoenfeld 2020: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32342648/ Be sure to sign up to the training takeaway newsletter: https://www.data-drivenstrength.com/newsletter Sign up to be the first...

Performance and Hypertrophy: Lessons from the Frequency and Rest-Pause Research | Ep. 44 21.11.2022

Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:50 How does performance influence muscle growth? 15:00 Discussion of new study investigating training frequency for muscle growth Link to papers discussed: Our article on RIR and Muscle Growth: https://www.data-drivenstrength.com/guiides/rir-and-muscle-growth Prestes et al: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28617715...

Training in a Caloric Surplus vs. Deficit | Ep. 43 07.11.2022

Timestamps:  00:00 Intro  01:34 Is it worth trying to elicit “resensitization” for muscle growth?  14:20 Should you manipulate training volume in a caloric deficit?   Link to papers discussed:  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23053130/  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33241958/  https://www.researchgate.net/publication/363635223_Resistance_Training_Volume_Does_No...

Strength, ROM, and Specificity: Does it Pay to be a Jack of All Trades? | Ep. 42 24.10.2022

Timestamps:  00:0 Intro  01:00 Is bulking and cutting worth it?  10:00 Is strength always ROM specific?   Be sure to sign up to the training takeaway newsletter:  https://www.data-drivenstrength.com/newsletter  Sign up to be the first to hear more about our nutritional periodization course!  https://data-drivenstrength.ck.page/nutrition-periodization-course ...

Should Strength Athletes Bulk and Cut? | Ep. 41 10.10.2022

Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! Timestamps: 00:0 Intro 01:58 Is the term “progressive overload” misleading? 07:40 Should strength athletes cut and bulk? Be sure to sign up to the training takeaway newsletter: https://www.data-drivenstrength.com/newsletter Sign up to be the first to hear more about our nutritional periodization course! https://data-drivenstrength.ck.page/n...

Load and Strength Gains: Are There Diminishing Returns? | Ep. 40 26.09.2022

Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast!     Timestamps:  00:0 Intro  02:09 Should we address our weak points or build on our strengths?  09:09 Does the relationship between load and strength gains show diminishing returns?    Link to primary paper discussed:  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33433148/  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35...

Periodization for Muscle Growth: Does Work Capacity Matter? | Ep. 39 13.09.2022

Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 03:00 What training metrics should we track? 09:30 Does aerobic training potentiate hypertrophy? Link to primary paper discussed: https://faseb.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1096/fj.202200398RR Be sure to sign up to the training takeaway newsletter: https://www.data-drivenstrength.com/newsletter Link to Individualiz...

Rate of Progression, Tips for Self Coaching, and Program Troubleshooting | Ep. 38 29.08.2022

Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast!     Timestamps:  01:15 Does training status change with rate of progression  06:30 Should we progress volume or load for strength   13:10 What are some tips for those that are self coaching/programming  23:10 How to tell if a lifter is over or under stimulated and when to add/remove SBD work   To learn mor...

Is 10-20 Sets Per Week a Good Recommendation for 1RM Strength? | Ep. 37 15.08.2022

Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast!     Links to paper discussed:  1. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28755103/  2. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30153194/  3. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31868813/  4. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27941492/  5. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32058362/  6. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/294708...

Diving Deeper into ROM for Hypertrophy with Milo Wolf | Ep. 36 01.08.2022

Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! Timestamps:  01:30 Milo’s background  04:00 Discussion of new of triceps study   15:00 Muscle length vs. failure point 23:30 What would be the biggest mistake lifters would make if they took this research too literally?  36:20 Do we need any ROM for muscle growth?  47:50 Potential considerations for regional hypertr...

How to Build the Best Microcycle | Ep. 35 18.07.2022

Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast!   To learn more about 1 on 1 coaching: https://datadrivenstrength.typeform.c...   If you'd like to sign up to our email list, please visit the bottom section of our website via this link: https://www.data-drivenstrength.com  If you’d like to submit a question for a future episode please follow the link provided: https://forms...

Total ROM vs. Long Muscle Lengths for Hypertrophy | Ep. 34 04.07.2022

Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast!   To learn more about 1 on 1 coaching: https://datadrivenstrength.typeform.c...   If you'd like to sign up to our email list, please visit the bottom section of our website via this link: https://www.data-drivenstrength.com  If you’d like to submit a question for a future episode please follow the link provided: https://forms...

Individualizing Training Protocols for Lifter Psychology and When Should You Rate RPE? | Ep. 33 20.06.2022

Timestamps: 01: 33 Individualizing Training Protocols Via Lifter Psychology 26 :3 2 When Should You Rate a Set’s RPE? To learn more about 1 on 1 coaching: https://datadrivenstrength.typeform.c... If you'd like to sign up to our email list, please visit the bottom section of our website via this link: https://www.data-drivenstrength.com If you’d like to submit a question for a future episode please...

Overreaching for Hypertrophy, Adaptive Resistance, and Interpreting Training Plateaus | Ep. 32 06.06.2022

Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast!   Timestamps:  01:40 How should you feel after a Deload?  05:38 Overreaching for Hypertrophy  13:34 Adaptive Resistance Discussion  21:14 Interpreting Training Plateaus     To learn more about 1 on 1 coaching: https://datadrivenstrength.typeform.com/to/JR3Gzm?typeform-source=linktr.ee  If you'd l...

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