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Hypertrophy Loading Zones: How Incorporating Light Weights can Translate into Greater Gains

by Dr. Brad Schoenfeld. PhD, CSCS*D, CSPS*D, NSCA-CPT*D, FNSC
October 2014

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personal training Hypertrophy Loading Zones Training Volume Hypertrophy Training

Lighter weights can translate to bigger muscles, Brad Schoenfeld says in this lecture from the NSCA's 2014 Personal Trainer Conference. Brad presents one of his latest studies, which looks at hypertrophy in trained subjects.

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Brad J. Schoenfeld, PhD, CSPS,D, CSCS,D, NSCA-CPT,*D, FNSCA

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personal training Hypertrophy Loading Zones Training Volume Hypertrophy Training

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