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  • Protein Distribution Matters, To An Extent

    One of the most common questions in the world of nutrition is, “How much protein should I eat, and when?” A new study adds some nuance to the conversation, and suggests that protein distribution matters in some contexts. Read on to find out if you’re maximizing the impact of the protein in your diet.

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  • A Progression Framework for Hypertrophy

    Hypertrophy: It’s a listed goal next to strength, power, and muscular endurance in your textbook or professional manual, complete with ranges for each variable of training. What assumptions does this framework require? This article takes a “first principles perspective” on hypertrophy, using it to provide a model for progression.

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  • RPE and RIR: The Complete Guide

    MASS and many others have discussed RPE at length. However, there are many uses of RPE outside of just basic load prescription. This article gives a brief historical context and then provides a section and example of every single way that RPE has been used in the literature.

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