#41 - How Hard Should We Train? ft. Dr. Mike Israetel (1/5)

In this episode I'm speaking with Dr. Mike Istaetel about how hard we should train in the gym. This podcast will be part 1 of a 5 part series where I ask 5 different experts the same question.    Timestamps: How hard should you train?: 0:00 Is reps in reserve (RIR) exercise-specific?: 10:44 Advice to help estimate RIR more accurately: 16:04 Which is most important for hypertrophy: intensity (effort) or volume?: 19:34 Is it optimal to take some sets to failure?: 31:33 Is it harder to do a high effort or high volume training session?: 38:19   You can listen on: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jeff-nippard-podcast/id905054765   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5TkwWmQEiYHx8vkYjisIQo   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjTp-nBKswYLumqmVeBPwYw    Find Mike Israetel here: https://renaissanceperiodization.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfQgsKhHjSyRLOp9mnffqVg https://www.instagram.com/rpdrmike/?hl=en