#24 Brian Minor - Periodization Research for Hypertrophy | Volume Cycling at the Microcycle Level | Should We Program Metabolite Mesocycles?
Welcome back to another episode of the Muscle Memoirs Podcast. On this episode, Mike sits down with Brian Minor. Brian has been a coach since 2012, has his Master's in Health and Exercise Science, and competes as a Natural Pro Bodybuilder as well as a 93kg Raw Powerlifter. Brian takes an evidence-based and holistic approach to coaching and his own training.
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Instagram: @bdminor
Website & Coaching: https://myojournal.com/coaching/
In this episode we run through a theoretical macrocycle to optimize hypertrophy outcomes.
The Discussion:
1. The issues with periodization research for hypertrophy
2. The utility of increasing set volume at the microcycle and mesocycle level
3. The benefits of low volume strength phases: does getting stronger in lower rep ranges lead to better outcomes for higher rep bodybuilding style training?
4. How to deload for bodybuilding
5. Should we utilize metabolite focused mesocycles?
6. Brian's favorite programming strategies
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