485: New Research: Long-Length Isometrics vs Full ROM for Muscle Growth - Dorian Varovic

In this conversation, Dorian Varovic shares his journey as a PhD candidate in exercise science, discussing his research interests in muscle hypertrophy and the effects of muscle lengths. He opens up about his health challenges and how they have impacted his aspirations to compete in bodybuilding. Dorian emphasizes the importance of coaching and building relationships with clients, while also reflecting on his research publications and insights gained from them. The discussion delves into the role of isometrics in muscle growth and the significance of the pump in hypertrophy, highlighting the complexities and uncertainties in the field of exercise science. 02:29 Introduction to Dorian Varovic and His Work 05:22 Dorian's Journey into Research and Academia 08:22 Health Challenges and Their Impact on Training 11:22 The Role of Coaching in Fitness 14:26 Dorian's Background in Music and Fitness 17:17 Future Aspirations Post-PhD 20:33 Insights on Research Publications 23:22 Discussion on Lengthened Partials and Training Techniques 36:31 Understanding Isometrics and Injury Risk 37:28 Exploring New Research on Isometrics 39:20 Debunking Myths About Isometrics 41:25 The Catalyst for New Research 43:24 Methodology of the Study 46:24 Findings and Implications of the Study 48:20 Regional Hypertrophy and Muscle Lengths 51:29 The Complexity of Regional Hypertrophy 55:14 The Pump: A Proxy for Hypertrophy? 01:04:29 Future Research Directions and Closing Thoughts Sponsor: https://onelink.to/mfrevivestronger More from Dorian: https://www.instagram.com/varovicdorian/ https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Dorian-Varovic-2 Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe! COACHING: https://revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ MINI CUT MOVEMENT: https://revivestronger.com/mini-cut-movement/ MEMBERSITE: https://revivestronger.com/team-revive-stronger/ INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/revivestronger NEWSLETTER: https://bit.ly/2rRONG5 __________________________________________________________________ Epic Workout Clothing (use code STRONGER): • US: https://www.raskolapparel.com • Europe: https://raskolapparel.eu/ • Canada: https://raskolapparel.ca/ __________________________________________________________________ Our Ebooks! Ultimate Guide To Contest Prep Ebook: • https://revivestronger.com/product/the-ultimate-guide-to-contest-prep/ __________________________________________________________________ Stay up to date with the latest research and educate yourself! MASS (Research Review): • https://www.massmember.com/a/2147994108/MxeV4T3M JPS Mentorship • https://jpseducation.mykajabi.com/offers/ab2q2QSo/checkout Muscle & Strength Pyramids • https://getdpd.com/cart/hoplink/25469?referrer=1uk0lvv6e1rqv __________________________________________________________________ When you're interested in online coaching, please go visit our website and follow the application form: https://www.revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices