039 How to instantly increase your strength (through motivational techniques)
In this episode of Hypertrophy Past & Present, Jake and Chris break down how you can become stronger immediately - not by changing your program, but by changing your motivation. The conversation start...
16 Helmi 1h 17min
038 Periodisation for hypertrophy is pointless (unless you do this)
In this episode of Hypertrophy Past & Present, Jake and Chris unpack periodisation for hypertrophy, including what it actually is (and isn’t), why most “periodised” bodybuilding programs end up adding...
9 Helmi 1h 7min
037 How to grow muscle only training once per week
In this episode of Hypertrophy Past & Present, Jake and Chris tackle a surprisingly common question: what if you can only train once per week? Beginning with an early-1960s two-way split from John McC...
2 Helmi 1h 10min
036 Dorian Yates, Maximalist Programming, and Neuromechanical Matching
In this episode of Hypertrophy Past & Present, Jake and Chris analyse one of Dorian Yates’ early pre-Olympia training programs, breaking down the structure of his torso-limbs split and the intuitive e...
26 Tammi 1h 35min
035 Which advanced methods work? Cluster sets, drop sets, pre-fatigue, and more!
In this episode of Hypertrophy Past & Present, Jake and Chris break down the resurgence of “advanced” training techniques like clusters, supersets, giant sets, pre-exhaust, drop sets, and rest-pause. ...
19 Tammi 1h 31min
034 Voluntary activation deficit: exercise selection, muscle mass, and form
In this episode of Hypertrophy Past & Present, Jake and Chris analyse a Golden Era training plan attributed to Larry Scott and Vince Gironda, using it as a lens to explore how hypertrophy programming ...
11 Tammi 1h 28min
033 How to write programs that satisfy client expectations AND really work
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 mistakes lifters make when they return to the gym, this...
4 Tammi 1h 5min
032 Common training mistakes to avoid in 2026
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 returning to the gym, whether they’re starting fresh in Ja...
28 Joulu 20251h 31min
