Episode Details

In this episode, Max and Ryan break down their personal fitness goals for 2026. What we're prioritizing, what we’re scaling back, and how we’re training differently this year. We talk through our approach to strength vs. hypertrophy, technique and biomechanics, effective training volume, body composition goals, and recovery. It’s an honest look at how we’re cutting through the noise and building a plan we can actually sustain in 2026.

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Chapters

00:00 Dad Mannerisms and Personal Growth

04:28 Setting Fitness Goals for 2026

07:20 Strength Training Insights

10:25 Hypertrophy vs. Powerlifting

13:27 Technique and Biomechanics in Lifting

16:20 Maximizing Strength and Performance

21:14 Bodybuilding Goals and Muscle Growth

23:56 Body Composition and Caloric Surplus

27:10 Training Plans and Bodybuilding Strategies

30:17 Effective Training Volume and Muscle Growth

36:04 Hypertrophy Training Techniques

41:10 Navigating the Noise in Fitness

45:32 The Importance of Recovery and Consistency

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