#43 - How Hard Should We Train? ft. Dr. Stefi Cohen (3/5)

About this episode

In this episode, Jeff Nippard interviews Dr. Stefi Cohen about optimal training intensity and various aspects of training in the gym.

This is part 3 of the "How Hard" miniseries where I'll be asking 5 different experts the same question: "How hard should we train in the gym?" Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:55 - How hard should you train? (Stefi's answer) 12:45 - How important is training to failure? 25:55 - Caveats for beginners & technique discussion 40:20 - How often does Stefi max out in training? 43:07 - Is volume or intensity more important? 51:35 - Does this same advice apply for muscle gain (not strength)? 55:00 - Stefi's crazy AMRAP deadlift You can listen on: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jeff-nippard-podcast/id905054765 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5TkwWmQEiYHx8vkYjisIQo Watch my "How Hard Should You Train?" compilation video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjyDaxYpW8o Find Stefi Cohen here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMoe2ZnSFIFcayGVv__xFEA https://www.instagram.com/steficohen/?hl=en

People in this episode

Host: Jeff Nippard

Guest: Dr. Stefi Cohen

Topics covered

• training intensity
• training to failure
• beginners training
• muscle gain
• strength training

Keywords

• training intensity
• failure training
• beginners
• muscle gain
• strength training

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