Alex Long is a recent graduate of ETSU, earning his PhD in Sport Physiology studying the physiological adaptations following a strength endurance block performed with accentuated eccentric loading or traditional resistance training. In episode 256 of the podcast, we discuss Alex’s research line, particularly training-induced morphological adaptations in skeletal muscle, deep diving into the available literature and his current work to understand the implications of regional hypertrophy for performance. #philosophicalweightlifting #podcast #strengthandconditioning #ETSU #SacredHeartUniversity #humanperformance #teamaita #SportScience #Hypertrophy #Bodybuilding