053 Progression Models and the Truth About Progressive Overload
In this episode of Hypertrophy Past & Present, Jake and Chris analyse a 1940s training routine from silver era bodybuilder George Eiferman, including his progression model. The episode explores how si...
25 Maj 1h 21min
052 Resting 2-3 minutes between sets isn't "optimal"
In this episode of Hypertrophy Past & Present, Jake and Chris follow up last week's episode on drop sets by diving deeper into the physiology of fatigue and rest periods. Using an extreme high-volume ...
18 Maj 1h 26min
051 The silver era perfected drop sets 75 years ago
In this episode of Hypertrophy Past & Present, Jake and Chris explore the origins and physiology of drop sets, beginning with a 1949 drop set routine from Henry J. Atkin. The episode examines how “mul...
11 Maj 1h 16min
050 Are circuits for hypertrophy the next big thing?
In this episode of Hypertrophy Past & Present, Jake and Chris explore the use of circuits in hypertrophy training, starting with a 1960s circuit-style routine published by John McCallum. The episode e...
5 Maj 1h 11min
049 The data says you need more first sets
In this episode of Hypertrophy Past & Present, Jake and Chris break down a 1950s weightlifting plan from Paul Anderson, one of the strongest men to ever live. The episode begins with a deep dive into ...
26 Apr 1h 42min
047 How to write the perfect program
In this episode of Hypertrophy Past & Present, Jake and Chris break down what the “perfect” workout actually looks like. The episode begins with a deep dive into a pre-steroid era full body program fr...
13 Apr 1h 32min
046 How fast can you grow?
In this episode of Hypertrophy Past & Present, Jake and Chris tackle the question everyone wants to know - how fast can you actually progress? The episode begins with a deep dive into a golden era beg...
7 Apr 1h 41min
