Ep. 275- Biomechanics for Bodybuilding (ft. Kassem Hanson) 

Doing timestamps until Omar comes back 2:05 - Focus on hypertrophy and strength performance 2:49 - Coach Kassem's content and influence 3:26 - Criticism of evidence-based content 4:12 - Appreciation of evidence-based content 4:51 - Addressing over-complication in training 5:27 - Application of nuanced biomechanics 6:59 - Needs-based application in training 7:24 - History and approach of Coach Kassem's 8:29 - Importance of a training plan 10:54 - Practical application of biomechanics 13:16 - Bridging the gap in biomechanics research 14:28 - In-house research and experimentation 15:03 - Limitations of EMG and other technologies 16:03 - Developing n=1 experiments for training 17:00 - Critiques from different ends of the spectrum 18:23 - Challenges of longitudinal biomechanics studies 19:03 - Value of proxies in research 20:03 - Comparing different hypertrophy exercises 21:00 - Takahiro Itagaki's PhD project 22:58 - Importance of middle ground in research 23:50 - Benefits of practical biomechanics education 25:41 - Comparing exercises with proxies 27:10 - Characteristics of good hypertrophy exercises 28:05 - Specificity in exercise selection 30:00 - Addressing compound vs. isolation exercises 32:01 - Efficiency in training programming 33:33 - Example of specificity in squats 35:02 - Pros and cons of compound and isolation exercises 37:01 - Time-saving strategies in evidence-based training 38:45 - Addressing different audience needs 41:02 - Working with beginners and advanced athletes 42:22 - Practical constraints in training athletes 44:22 - Addressing individual limitations and injuries 47:29 - Moving better to alleviate issues 48:02 - Applying principles for hypertrophy exercises 51:56 - Example of optimizing leg press 54:12 - Stability and coordination in exercises 56:31 - Overcoming exercise limitations with programming 57:55 - Using leg press and kickback for glutes 59:00 - Using programming to overcome limitations 1:00:31 - Practical question on leg press adjustments 1:02:22 - Individual differences in biomechanics 1:05:11 - Using leg press for different goals 1:09:09 - Appreciation for leg press machine 1:14:46 - Practical application in different gyms 1:16:04 - Manipulating exercises for optimization 1:18:22 - Caution in making exercise changes 1:21:52 - Lengthened partials vs. full range of motion 1:27:29 - Comparing different types of partials 1:34:45 - Learning anatomy contextually 1:36:07 - Common mistakes in exercise application

I am appreciating Kassam more and more. Love that assessment on specificity starting at 48:30. Thanks for this show!

Great episode guys! Love Kassem’s practical lens he takes.

I have a isolateral version of that hammer strength Leg Press at my gym Los Campeones Austin North! Underestimated it big time, it is far more effective than the brand new ones at the same gym, awesome stuff!

Also I have found that peripheral muscle supersets work very well when pairing a very large muscle group with a comparatively small group (all else equal) for someone in bad shape. This can be a great way to build up mindset of keeping everything rolling and getting in extra work for things that you otherwise probably wouldn't train very often (such an anterior tibialis)

amazing episode , thanks for bringing kass

Can't wait for this one.

I am confused about the statement that the main function of the lats is to move the sternoclavicular joint. (1:37:25). I am definitely not an expert on anatomy (much less functional anatomy), but I have to ask: are you sure? The anatomy stuff online doesn't even list the lats as attaching to that joint. See, e.g., online Nat'l Library of Medicine (NIH) article by Epperson et al. on the anatomy of the shoulder and upper limb, sternoclavicular joint (last updated Nov. 2023). (However, in the context of discussing nerves involved in movements at the joint, the article mentions the lats as involved in retraction and rotation at the joint.) I respect Kas as an authority on these things and I use variations of various N1 exercises (such as pull arounds), so I would like to hear the evidence for this statement and how to incorporate the notion in the gym. Without more clarification and evidence, I would be really reluctant to alter my exercise choices in lat training to downplay extension and adduction movements in order to emphasize sternoclavicular movements (even if I could figure out what such movements look like).get some

Which function should i do for maximum pec growth? I Wonder if flexion for examlle a fb pullover is maybe missing function and maybe get some extra gainz?

Now that one of my dreams hath materialized, I expect the SBS, Iron Culture crossover with all 6 members or all 5 if Omar is still upset about his soleus

Whwn should in pull around the body and when not? And which arm angle for which lat divison and which for teres major?

Why not just "shrugging reverse" for lat gainz if this is the maiin function?

Sending a virtual coffe.