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Dr Pak Androulakis‐Korakakis on deadlifting after 50, minimal effective dose and exercise prescription

Dr Pak Androulakis‐Korakakis on deadlifting after 50, minimal effective dose and exercise prescription

FromMovement Optimism


Dr Pak Androulakis‐Korakakis on deadlifting after 50, minimal effective dose and exercise prescription

FromMovement Optimism

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Length:
38 minutes
Released:
Feb 26, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Dr Pak has a PhD in minimal effective dose training in powerlifters.  So, guess what we talked about? Dr Pak is a powerlifting coach, scientist and science communicator in the world of strength and conditioning. His PhD specifically focused on the minimum that a power lifter could do to increase their strength.   We talked about: - adults >50 and their powerlifting safety and performance gains - minimal and optimal approaches to improving strength and hypertrophy - when, how and whether technique matters for injury and performance (as usual) Have a look at his research here
Released:
Feb 26, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (18)

A deep dive into the world of exercise, pain and injury with a Movement Optimism spin as opposed to the kinesiopathological model. The traditional view of the human body has considered to be much more akin to car when we should have been viewing like a robust ecosystem. This is a masterclass on critical thinking and hopes to get you challenging your biases as well as ours.