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Back to Search040 This new study will change how you think about fatigue
Episode 48
In this episode of Hypertrophy Past & Present, Jake and Chris unpack a new hypertrophy study that illustrates how fatigue doesn’t just make training …
2 months, 1 week ago
039 How to instantly increase your strength (through motivational techniques)
Episode 45
In this episode of Hypertrophy Past & Present, Jake and Chris break down how you can become stronger immediately - not by changing your program, but …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
038 Periodisation for hypertrophy is pointless (unless you do this)
Episode 44
In this episode of Hypertrophy Past & Present, Jake and Chris unpack periodisation for hypertrophy, including what it actually is (and isn’t), why mo…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
037 How to grow muscle only training once per week
Episode 43
In this episode of Hypertrophy Past & Present, Jake and Chris tackle a surprisingly common question: what if you can only train once per week? Beginn…
3 months ago
036 Dorian Yates, Maximalist Programming, and Neuromechanical Matching
Episode 42
In this episode of Hypertrophy Past & Present, Jake and Chris analyse one of Dorian Yates’ early pre-Olympia training programs, breaking down the str…
3 months, 1 week ago
035 Which advanced methods work? Cluster sets, drop sets, pre-fatigue, and more!
Episode 41
In this episode of Hypertrophy Past & Present, Jake and Chris break down the resurgence of “advanced” training techniques like clusters, supersets, g…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
034 Voluntary activation deficit: exercise selection, muscle mass, and form
Episode 40
In this episode of Hypertrophy Past & Present, Jake and Chris analyse a Golden Era training plan attributed to Larry Scott and Vince Gironda, using i…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
033 How to write programs that satisfy client expectations AND really work
Episode 38
In this episode of Hypertrophy Past & Present, Jake and Chris kick off 2026 with a Part 2 follow-up aimed at coaches. Last episode was about the mist…
4 months ago
032 Common training mistakes to avoid in 2026
Episode 37
In this episode of Hypertrophy Past & Present, Jake and Chris take a practical, end-of-year look at the most common mistakes people make when returni…
4 months, 1 week ago
031 How steroids and TRT increase injury risk (and how modifying your training might help)
Episode 36
In this episode of Hypertrophy Past & Present, Jake and Chris break down Mike Mentzer’s “most productive” routine and use it as a turning point to di…
4 months, 1 week ago