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

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Health

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www.datadrivenstrength.com

Latest episode

Jan 28, 2026

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Episodes

Optimizing Exercise Variation and Building Work Capacity to Potentiate Load Progression | Ep. 31 23.05.2022

Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast!  Timestamps: 01:00 Exercise Variation Study 26:50 Work Capacity Discussion  To learn more about 1 on 1 coaching: https://datadrivenstrength.typeform.com/to/JR3Gzm?typeform-source=linktr.ee 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 I...

Simplifying Velocity Based Training, Do We Need To Train to Failure With Low Loads, and Benching 6 Times a Week | Ep. 30 09.05.2022

Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast!  Timestamps: 01:10 Simplifying velocity based training  35:34 Do we need to train to failure with low loads? 1:31:23 Long term individualization case study with high frequency benching   To learn more about 1 on 1 coaching: https://datadrivenstrength.typeform.com/to/JR3Gzm?typeform-source=linktr.ee If you'd like to sign...

Optimal Training Block Length and Using Within-Subjects Designs to Guide Individualization 25.04.2022

Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast!  Timestamps: 01:25 Determining a “training unit” 27:38 What can we learn about individualization from within-subjects designs? 54:55 Is there a “best” way to progress training?   To learn more about 1 on 1 coaching: https://datadrivenstrength.typeform.com/to/JR3Gzm?typeform-source=linktr.ee If you'd like to sign up to our ema...

Addressing the Limitations of the Proximity to Failure Research 09.04.2022

Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! Timestamps: 01:04 New review paper on the limitations of proximity to failure research 13:50 What is the effect size of interest? 41:00 Strength Limiter Discussion To learn more about 1 on 1 coaching: https://datadrivenstrength.typeform.com/to/JR3Gzm?typeform-source=linktr.ee If you'd like to sign up to our email list, please visit the bott...

Episode 27- New Proximity to Failure Research, The Fitness-Fatigue Model, and More 11.03.2022

Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! Timestamps:  00:00 Proximity to Failure and Fatigue Management   20:44 The Fitness Fatigue Model  30:18 How Much Does Absolute Load Matter?    To learn more about 1 on 1 coaching: https://datadrivenstrength.typeform.com/to/JR3Gzm?typeform-source=linktr.ee  If you'd like to sign up to our email list, please visi...

Episode 26- Training Momentum and Autoregulation 08.02.2022

Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! Timestamps: 00:00 What is auto regulation? 03:29 Should we auto regulate training volume? 29:20 How does training momentum influence outcomes? To learn more about 1 on 1 coaching: https://datadrivenstrength.typeform.com/to/JR3Gzm?typeform-source=linktr.ee If you'd like to sign up to our email list, please visit the bottom section of our web...

Q&A Episode 25- General Update, Minimum Effective Training Dose, Rate of Force Development, and More 17.01.2022

Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast!    Timestamps:  00:00 Intro/general update  10:02 Home gym equipment and setting up weighted pushups  23:47 Training frequency and proximity to failure  36:14 Rate of force development discussion  01:09:00 Minimum effective dose for strength and hypertrophy     To learn more about 1 on 1 coa...

Episode 24- Athlete Monitoring and Fatigue with Drake Eserhaut 05.11.2021

Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! To learn more about 1 on 1 coaching: https://datadrivenstrength.typeform.com/to/JR3Gzm?typeform-source=linktr.ee 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...

Q&A Episode 23- Favorite Exercises, Proactively Adding Sets, Nutritional Periodization, and More 22.10.2021

Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! 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.gle/c5aCswfCq6XUDTiAA Link to Individualized Programming + Self Coaching Toolkit Product Page: ht...

Q&A Episode 22- Partial Range of Motion Training, "What Do I Respond To?", and RPE vs. RIR 20.09.2021

Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! 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.gle/c5aCswfCq6XUDTiAA Link to Individualized Programming + Self Coaching Toolkit Product Page: ht...

Episode 21- “How Hard Are We Training? Additional Considerations for RIR Accuracy” Discussion 18.08.2021

Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! You can read the article discussed here: https://www.data-drivenstrength.com/articles/considerations-for-rir-accuracy 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 pro...

Q&A Episode 20- Programming Accessories, Individualization Troubleshooting, and Top Sets Year Round 12.08.2021

Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! If you have any suggestions on how we can improve the show, please let us know.     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:...

Episode 19- Proximity to Failure for Strength Research Update 28.07.2021

Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! If you have any suggestions on how we can improve the show, please let us know. If you’d like to submit a question for a future episode please follow the link provided: https://forms.gle/c5aCswfCq6XUDTiAA  Link to Individualized Programming + Self Coaching Toolkit Product Page:  https://www.data-drivenstrength.com/individualized-p...

Q&A Episode 18- Tapering, EMG Research, Sarcoplasmic Hypertrophy, and More (IG Lightning Round) 07.07.2021

Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! If you have any suggestions on how we can improve the show, please let us know. If you’d like to submit a question for a future episode please follow the link provided: https://forms.gle/c5aCswfCq6XUDTiAA Link to Individualized Programming + Self Coaching Toolkit Product Page: https://www.data-drivenstrength.com/individualized-programming F...

Q&A Episode 17- Volume Allocation, Perception of Effort, Ice cream, and More 23.06.2021

Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! If you have any suggestions on how we can improve the show, please let us know. If you’d like to submit a question for a future episode please follow the link provided: https://forms.gle/c5aCswfCq6XUDTiAA Link to Individualized Programming + Self Coaching Toolkit Product Page: https://www.data-drivenstrength.com/individualized-programming F...

Episode 16 w/ Pak Androulakis-Korakakis- What Can We Learn From the Minimum Effective Dose Research? 10.06.2021

Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! If you have any suggestions on how we can improve the show, please let us know. Pak’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/polkarots Link to the paper discussed: https://osf.io/preprints/sportrxiv/wubps/ If you’d like to submit a question for a future episode please follow the link provided: https://forms.gle/c5aCswfCq6XUDTiAA Link to Individualized...

Episode 15 w/ Dr. Ciaran Fairman- Exercise Oncology, Cluster Sets for Clinical Populations, and More 03.06.2021

Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! If you have any suggestions on how we can improve the show, please let us know. Ciaran’s website: https://www.ciaranfairman.com Link to the paper discussed: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40279-021-01455-4 If you’d like to submit a question for a future episode please follow the link provided: https://forms.gle/c5aCswfCq6XUDTiAA...

Q&A Episode 14- Individualizing Volume and Rep Ranges, Measuring Fatigue, RPE Accuracy, and More 29.04.2021

Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! If you have any suggestions on how we can improve the show, please let us know. If you’d like to submit a question for a future episode please follow the link provided: https://forms.gle/c5aCswfCq6XUDTiAA Link to Individualized Programming + Self Coaching Toolkit Product Page: https://www.data-drivenstrength.com/individualized-programming F...

Episode 13- Casual Chat About All Things RIR/RPE and Muscle Growth 22.04.2021

Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! If you have any suggestions on how we can improve the show, please let us know.   Link to the article: https://www.data-drivenstrength.com/articles/rir-and-muscle-growth  Link to Individualized Programming + Self Coaching Toolkit Product Page: https://www.data-drivenstrength.com/individualized-programming  If you’d like to su...

Episode 12- The Individualization Process 30.03.2021

Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! If you have any suggestions on how we can improve the show, please let us know. Link to Individualized Programming + Self Coaching Toolkit Product Page (Discounted ~15% until April 1st only!): https://www.data-drivenstrength.com/individualized-programming If you’d like to submit a question for a future episode please follow the link provide...

Q&A Episode 11- Low Reps for Hypertrophy, Block to Block Changes, Individualizing Low Fatigue, and More 04.03.2021

Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! If you have any suggestions on how we can improve the show, please let us know. If you’d like to submit a question for a future episode please follow the link provided: https://forms.gle/c5aCswfCq6XUDTiAA Follow us on Instagram at: @datadrivenstrength @zac.datadrivenstrength @josh.datadrivenstrength @jake.datadrivenstrength

Q&A Episode 10- Exercise Variation, Distributing Volume, Providing Useful Information, and More 18.02.2021

Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! If you have any suggestions on how we can improve the show, please let us know. If you’d like to submit a question for a future episode please follow the link provided: https://forms.gle/c5aCswfCq6XUDTiAA Follow us on Instagram at: @datadrivenstrength @zac.datadrivenstrength @josh.datadrivenstrength @jake.datadrivenstrength

Q&A Episode 9- Designing Microcycles, Accessories for Powerlifting, Template Changes, and More 11.02.2021

Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! If you have any suggestions on how we can improve the show, please let us know. If you’d like to submit a question for a future episode please follow the link provided: https://forms.gle/c5aCswfCq6XUDTiAA Follow us on Instagram at: @datadrivenstrength @zac.datadrivenstrength @josh.datadrivenstrength @jake.datadrivenstrength

Episode 8 w/ Dr. Eric Helms- Can Individualization and Periodization Coexist? 22.01.2021

Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! If you have any suggestions on how we can improve the show, please let us know. If you’d like to submit a question for a future episode please follow the link provided: https://forms.gle/c5aCswfCq6XUDTiAA Follow Dr. Helms and his team at: @helms3dmj @team3dmj https://3dmusclejourney.com Follow us on Instagram at: @datadrivenstrength @zac.da...

Episode 7- What is Training to Failure? 14.01.2021

Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast! If you have any suggestions on how we can improve the show, please let us know. If you’d like to submit a question for a future episode please follow the link provided:   https://forms.gle/c5aCswfCq6XUDTiAA  Follow us on Instagram at:  @datadrivenstrength  @zac.datadrivenstrength @josh.datadrivenstrength @jake.datadriven...

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