🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/how-does-using-129305953 🏋️‍♀️Are you maximizing your weightlifting performance? Ever wondered how lifting straps can alter muscle activation? Are you aware of the potential 40% increase in muscle activation when using straps? In this episode, we discuss groundbreaking research that reveals how straps can significantly impact your training outcomes.Francesco Travascio, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor at the University of Miami and directs the Musculoskeletal Biomechanics Lab. He specializes in orthopaedics, sports medicine, and biomechanics, contributing over 20 years of expertise to the field. Francesco is also a passionate weightlifter and competes as a Master Athlete.Enjoy!Original research paper(s):Lemus SA, Volz M, Chen CB, Mann BJ, Travascio F. The use of lifting straps during snatch alters muscle activation patterns. International journal of sports science & coaching. 2025 Feb;20(1):264-74.https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/17479541241296023❤️ Join Evidence Strong Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/evidencestrong▶️ Watch the episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9L-_m0WGD_7xV0sf87Zy7oMVDdtqR3bG🖼️ Weightlifting research infographics:https://evidencestrong.com✉️ Follow Francesco Travascio:🔹 https://x.com/Biomech_UM🔹 https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Francesco-Travascio🔹 https://www.linkedin.com/in/francesco-travascio-022b036b💪 Follow Evidence Strong:🔹 https://www.instagram.com/evidence_strong🔹 https://x.com/EvidenceStrongAll the content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical, nutritional, coaching, or financial advice, nor does it substitute for advice from your health care professional/provider. Any actions you will take, changes you will make to your nutrition, training or health care, are on your own responsibility and not mine.

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