Podcast 233: Resistance Training Tips from a Champion Bodybuilder Brad Schoenfeld

On this episode of the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP VP of Performance Science, Principal Scientist, Kristen Holmes sits down with fitness expert Brad Schoenfeld. Brad is widely regarded as one of the leading authorities on body composition training, and he shares his expertise on creating a muscle-building program, how to think about training based on your age, nutrition and recovery recommendations, and why rest is an absolute critical component of your training.

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EPISODE CHAPTERS:

• 2:50 – Defining hypertrophy and resistance training and their benefits
• 6:35 – Getting started with resistance training
• 8:05 – Outlining a muscle-building program
• 10:42 – Utility of a 1 Rep Max
• 16:00 – Training recommendations for different ages
• 20:25 – Lifting cadence and recovery techniques
• 25:50 – Nutritional recommendations 
• 28:15 – Adding cardio into a workout and warmup
• 32:05 – Incorporating rest in between sets
• 33:55 – The process of progressive overload

Resources:

Brad’s Website