For many years, the prevailing wisdom has been that heavier loads are always better than lighter loads for building muscle. However, Dr. Schoenfeld's research indicates muscle adaptations can still occur with lighter loads. Lifting heavy challenges muscles because the weight is heavy; however, you can challenge the muscles by doing more repetitions with lighter loads. Therefore, creating sufficient overload to challenge muscles beyond their present capacity. Light loads can build muscle and are often the best choice for those dealing with injuries or chronic joint problems. In this clip, Dr. Brad Schoenfeld describes how his opinion about lifting light loads has changed over the years.

Interview published on Dec 6, 2022

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