Dr. Mike Israetel of Renaissance Periodization breaks down the foundational concepts of how to design a mesocycle aimed at improving Hypertrophy. Look for the Scientific Principles of Hypertrophy book coming later in 2020.
If building muscle is your goal, here is everything you need to know about program design
WE HAVE A PROBLEM WHEN WE TALK ABOUT PROGRAMMING AND PERIODIZATION. We talk about periodization, and various aspects of periodization, as if they’re mutually exclusive. Most …
Dr. Israetel is a rising force in the world of strength and bodybuilding. He has a Ph.D. in Sports Physiology, and he's a competitive athlete …
Focused hypertrophy training is often overlooked by coaches and athletes in competitive CrossFit. Perhaps this is because hypertrophy is generally considered to be within the …
Understanding the principles upon which effective Powerlifting Programming is built is critical to being able to create effective strategies to help athletes improve their strength.
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The Question: Could you set the record straight in regards to "functional hypertyrophy"? As an athlete, should you stay away from higher rep training to avoid excess …