On today’s show Ben Pakulski and John Meadows are excited to interview Brad Schoenfeld – discussing the practical applications of bodybuilding to take the “bro-science” out of exercise science. Brad Schoenfeld, M.Sc., C.S.C.S., is an internationally renowned fitness expert and widely regarded as one of the leading authorities on body composition training (muscle development and fat loss). On Today’s show we will learn: If soreness an indication or even necessary for muscle growth Proper biomechanics of a squat If cell swelling is optimal for muscle hypertrophy How to maximize muscle cell swelling How to use creatine pre-contest The top factors of promoting hypertrophy  When to most effectively use a “de-load” while training Fun facts about Brad Useful links: Brad Schoenfeld’s Blog - http://www.lookgreatnaked.com/blog/ Schoenfeld BJ. (2010). J Strength Cond Res. The mechanisms of muscle hypertrophy and their application to resistance training. (10):2857-72