# The Truth: Training Volume and Muscle Growth in Trained Lifters - James Steele

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Podcast: [The Revive Stronger Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-revive-stronger-podcast-1110073)
Published: 2026-04-18T13:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, James Steele, an expert in sport science and research, shares insights into his latest research on resistance training, hypertrophy, and scientific methodology. He discusses the importance of study design, measurement accuracy, and practical implications for lifters and coaches. Study: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/James-Steele-14 Chapters 00:00 Introduction to James Steele 06:12 Transitioning from Academia to Industry 07:09 Research Collaboration with Discover Strength 14:36 Improving Research Rigor and Methodology 21:55 Exploring Hypertrophy and Training Volume 26:32 Statistical Equivalence in Training Volumes 28:45 Implications of Volume on Hypertrophy 30:44 Exploring Measurement Theory in Hypertrophy 32:00 Rethinking Training Volume and Personal Preferences 39:35 Measurement Methods and Their Validity 51:51 Understanding Surplus and Its Impact on Results 56:21 Navigating Nutritional Surpluses and Metabolic Adaptations 59:32 Harnessing Data for Real-World Insights in Fitness 01:04:28 The Intersection of Personal Experience and Scientific Research 01:11:52 Understanding Gains: The Science Behind Muscle Growth 01:20:11 Balancing Research Insights with Personal Progress More from James: www.steele-research.com https://www.instagram.com/james.steeleii/ Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe! COACHING: https://revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/revivestronger NEWSLETTER: https://bit.ly/2rRONG5 __________________________________________________________________ Epic Workout Clothing (use code STRONGER): • US: https://www.raskolapparel.com?snowball=STRONGER • Europe: https://raskolapparel.eu/ • Canada: https://raskolapparel.ca/ __________________________________________________________________ Our Ebooks! Ulti…

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