Fitomics: The Science of Fitness
The Real Hypertrophy Secret: Why Effort Matters More Than Rep Range
Muscle growth is not mainly about finding the perfect rep range—it’s about getting close enough to failure, with the right technique, at the right dose.In this episode of the Fitomics Podcast, Coach Aaron Feld sits down with Dr. Cody Haun, PhD physiologist and CEO, for an unplanned deep dive into muscle hypertrophy, training intensity, and why the same workout can produce completely different results for different people.They begin with one of the most common questions in strength training: What rep range should you use to build muscle?From there, they explore why proximity to failure may matter more than chasing a “magic” rep range, how technical failure differs from total mechanical failure, and why most lifters underestimate how many reps they actually have left.The conversation also explores why understanding physiology matters for coaches and clients. You may know what to do without knowing why it works—but when your progress stalls, understanding the “why” can help identify the right lever to pull.If you’ve ever thought, “I’ve tried everything and nothing works,” this episode offers a different perspective: the solution may not be adding more to your routine. It may be removing what is getting in your way.For more information, visit fitomics.com or fitomics.com/interest.Fitomics Resources:Instagram: • https://instagram.com/fitomicshq• https://www.instagram.com/drcodyhaun/• https://www.instagram.com/coachfeld/Facebook: https://facebook.com/fitomicsWebsite: https://fitomics.comResearch Labs Insider: https://fitomicslabs.comSupplement Shop: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/fitomics/ #MuscleGrowth #Hypertrophy #StrengthTraining #ExerciseScience #FitnessPodcast
