In today’s episode, Greg and Eric field listener questions about the optimal rate of weight gain while bulking, rep ranges for hypertrophy, soreness, concurrent training, recovery modalities, and more. To finish off the episode, Greg and Eric explain why research should still broadly be valued and utilized, despite the likelihood that there’s some pretty low-quality research hiding within the overall body of literature.Remember: We have a NEW process for submitting questions! If you want your questions answered on a future episode, submit them using the following link:https://tiny.cc/sbsqaTIME STAMPS0:00:48 Results are IN for the Stronger By Science Lasagna Cook-Off0:04:56 When bulking, what are the pros and cons of utilizing a rapid rate of weight gain? Studies discussed:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31247944https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/314820930:25:01 In terms of hypertrophy, how do routines with sets of 20-30 repetitions differ in comparison to a similar volume of sets in the 8-12 rep range?0:35:23 How can we improve sleep to help training? Study discussed:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/312882930:47:03 If soreness isn't a good indicator of gains, how do you know how hard to train?0:51:14 What are the best ways to do concurrent training (i.e., combining cardio with resistance training)? Study discussed:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/303559761:09:00 What effects can active release therapy, acupuncture, massages, stretching have on training?1:20:35 How do you reconcile value for research, with the likelihood that there’s some degree of really bad research out there, and that many people can’t tell the difference between good and bad research?