#305: Periodization for Bodybuilders

Brian, Eric, and Brad discuss the misconceptions and utility behind using periodization to help maximize muscular hypertrophy. How important is periodization for muscular hypertrophy? How is periodization different from programming adjustments? Is there a way to sequence your training that maximizes hypertrophy? How do the coaches typically adjust an athlete’s training program from mesocycle to mesocycle? What are the most-common constraints to hypertrophy in the real world? Does research suggest that variation may help increase muscular hypertrophy? What are good reasons for replacing an exercise in your program? The answers to these questions and many more are covered in this episode.

Timestamps

0:00- The definition of periodization and how it’s different from programming adjustments

8:20- Is there a way to sequence your training that maximizes hypertrophy?

18:36- Ways the coaches adjust programming from mesocycle to mesocycle and why they make those adjustments

34:27- The value and roles of education and coaching

40:53- Flexible, enjoyable, and realistic

57:00- The most-common constraints to muscular hypertrophy in the real world

1:02:12- Variation is probably a good thing

1:05:50- Example starting structures

1:09:23- Hiding behind variation

1:18:44- Make sure to audit your approach  

Selected Links From This Episode

Coaching By Team 3DMJ- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://3dmusclejourney.com/coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Hypertrophy Programming For Bodybuilders (Online Course)- ⁠https://www.3dmusclejourney.com/hypertrophy⁠

Monthly Applications In Strength Sport (MASS)- https://www.3dmusclejourney.com/mass

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