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
031 How steroids and TRT increase injury risk (and how modifying your training might help)
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 discuss how training trends shifted across the Golden...
22 Joulu 20251h 16min
030 Everyone's wrong about muscle activation + how to compare hypertrophy programs (WNS)
In this episode of Hypertrophy Past & Present, Jake and Chris shift from the Silver Era into the early anabolic era by analysing a Golden Era training plan from Ken Waller. Using Waller’s 1975 routine...
14 Joulu 20251h 36min
029 Elevated MPS ≠ muscle growth
In this episode of Hypertrophy Past & Present, Jake and Chris revisit the Silver Era through one of the most iconic Silver Era bodybuilders, John Grimek, and his bulking plan. They then discuss what m...
7 Joulu 20251h 18min
