Science and Development of Muscle Hypertrophy

Internationally regarded as one of the foremost authorities on muscle hypertrophy, Brad Schoenfeld is a lifetime drug-free bodybuilder who has won multiple natural bodybuilding titles. He has also worked as a personal trainer with numerous elite-level physique athletes, including many top professionals.

In recognition of his outstanding contributions to fitness and leadership in advancing sport performance, Dr. Schoenfeld received the 2016 Dwight D. Eisenhower Fitness Award from the United States Sports Academy. He was also a co-recipient of the 2018 NSCA Outstanding Young Investigator Award and the recipient of the 2026 NSCA Outstanding Sport Scientist Award. He is the author of several fitness books, including The M.A.X. Muscle Plan, and has been featured extensively in global media outlets spanning print, television, and radio. Additionally, he has consulted for a wide range of professional and amateur sport organizations and previously served as the sport nutritionist for the New Jersey Devils hockey team.

Dr. Schoenfeld earned his PhD in health promotion and wellness from Rocky Mountain University, where his dissertation research centered on elucidating the mechanisms of muscle hypertrophy and their application to resistance training. He has published over 400 peer-reviewed scientific articles and serves on multiple journal editorial advisory boards.

Currently, Dr. Schoenfeld is a professor of exercise science at Lehman College in the Bronx, New York, and serves as director of the graduate program in human performance and fitness.