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 Jan 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 Jan 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 Dec 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 Dec 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 Dec 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 Dec 20251h 18min
028 How does dieting affect hypertrophy?
In this episode of Hypertrophy Past & Present, Jake and Chris go back to 1945 and break down Clancy Ross’ pre-contest “definition” routine to show how Silver Era lifters tried to get lean using their ...
30 Nov 20251h 27min
027 Are 4 reps optimal?! New study: stimulating reps vs volume load
In this episode of Hypertrophy: Past & Present, Jake and Chris use a 1967 Bill Pearl program to jump from the silver era into the early steroid era, showing how training volume exploded once anabolics...
23 Nov 20251h 12min
