Welcome to another high-impact episode of the “Master Instructor Roundtable!”In this episode, Wendy Batts and Dr. Marty Miller break down the latest American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Position Stand: “Resistance Training Prescription for Muscle Function, Hypertrophy and Physical Performance in Healthy Adults”—the first major update since 2009.
🔥 Episode Highlights:
Comprehensive Review: Analysis of 137 systematic reviews with over 30,000 participants
Key Findings: What the new ACSM guidelines reveal about strength, hypertrophy & power training
Validation: How the latest research supports the NASM OPT Model
Hypertrophy Secrets: Why training volume is king for muscle growth
Age & Strength: The science-backed case for lifting heavier at every age
Power Development: Programming for speed, function & real life results
Personalization: The role of program flexibility & movement assessments for every client
💪 Who Should Watch:
Personal Trainers
Strength Coaches
Fitness Professionals
Exercise Science Students
Anyone serious about muscle building and performance
Show References:https://journals.lww.com/acsm-msse/fulltext/2026/04000/american_college_of_sports_medicine_position.21.aspx
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