The Stronger By Science Podcast

Greg Nuckols and Eric Trexler from Stronger By Science share evidence, anecdotes, and incoherent ramblings on training, nutrition, science, and life in general. Get new episodes delivered to your podcast feed by subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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January 30, 2020 By The Stronger By Science Team

Cell Swelling, Genetic Ceilings, Touch-and-Go Deadlifts, and...

Greg and Eric are back with the second episode of Season 2, and it’s a great one. First, the guys discuss a ton of remarkable Feats of Strength from the last few weeks. Next, Greg & Eric answer…

January 16, 2020 By The Stronger By Science Team

Doping, Collagen, Goals, and Hyperplasia (Episode 33)

We’re back from our winter break with an excellent episode to kick off Season 2. This episode features an important update from the Game Changers cinematic universe, and some incredible feats of strength involving athletes with unbelievable longevity…

December 26, 2019 By The Stronger By Science Team

Year in Review, Effective Reps and Antioxidants...

The final episode of the year begins with a brief recap of the wins and losses we experienced in 2019, and an announcement about our podcasting plans for 2020. After that, Greg shares some Feats of Strength, along…

December 19, 2019 By The Stronger By Science Team

Q&A: Myonuclei, Sodium Bicarbonate, Bands For Hypertrophy,...

In today’s episode, Greg and Eric field listener questions about how the myonuclear domain theory relates to hypertrophy, sodium bicarbonate supplementation, using bands for hypertrophy training, and more. In addition, Eric defends his honor, his integrity, and his…

December 12, 2019 By The Stronger By Science Team

Fructose, Knee Sleeves, Weight Loss Variability, and...

Greg kicks off the episode with an insincere but legally valid apology, followed by some impressive feats of strength. Then, Eric covers a brand new fructose study in a new segment called “Hot Off the Presses,” and Greg…

December 5, 2019 By The Stronger By Science Team

Q&A: High Protein Diets, Hardgainers, Exercise Variety,...

In today’s episode, Greg and Eric field listener questions about the use of machines versus free weights, the importance of exercise variety, why some “hardgainers” struggle to gain weight, some interesting physiological roles of bone, and much more.…

November 28, 2019 By The Stronger By Science Team

Glycogen Loading, Lower Back Pain, PowerBuilding, and...

Greg kicks off the episode with some incredible feats of strength, followed by an enormous Research Roundup segment. Topics include glycogen depletion and loading, coffee as a pre-workout supplement, lower back pain, a phototherapy update, and more. Finally,…

November 21, 2019 By The Stronger By Science Team

Q&A: Bands, Chains, Useful Supplements, and Tweaking...

In today’s episode, Greg and Eric field listener questions about protein powders, accommodating resistance (bands, chains, etc.), pull-up technique, how to tweak your training program to break through plateaus, and much more. To finish off the episode, Greg…

November 14, 2019 By The Stronger By Science Team

Protein, Fiber, Phototherapy, and Intro to Strongman...

In this episode, Greg and Eric have no idea what a new discovery about lactate means, but it seems important. Greg shares some impressive feats of strength, followed by a research roundup segment in which Eric discusses protein…

November 7, 2019 By The Stronger By Science Team

Q&A: Rest Periods, Deadlifts, Bulking, and Hypertrophy...

In today’s episode, Greg and Eric field listener questions about how much time powerlifters should spend training for hypertrophy, how frequently to bulk, optimal rest periods for strength and hypertrophy, whether or not you need to be doing…

October 31, 2019 By The Stronger By Science Team

The Game Changers, Vegan Diets, Foam Rolling,...

In this episode, Greg and Eric judge a carnivore diet book by its cover. After feats of strength, Greg and Eric discuss “The Game Changers,” a recent documentary with some bold claims about vegan diets, followed by a…

October 24, 2019 By The Stronger By Science Team

Q&A: Carbs, Sodium, and Experimenting with Your...

In today’s episode, Greg and Eric field listener questions about carbohydrate intake, sodium intake, training to improve speed or strength-endurance, experimenting with training styles and variables to find out what works for you, the minimum necessary volume per…