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The Revive Stronger Podcast

281: Resensitisation Roundtable w/ Mike Israetel, Menno Henselmans & James Krieger

Oct 18, 2021
Fitness experts Mike Israetel, Menno Henselmans, and James Krieger discuss volume manipulation, deloads, and overreaching periods. They cover topics like volume ramping, maintenance phases, and the impact of breaks on novices vs. advanced individuals. The podcast also explores training variations, pandemic training surprises, and the importance of tapering for optimal muscle growth.
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Quick takeaways

  • Volume ramping optimizes muscle growth by adjusting training volume gradually based on recovery and individual responses.
  • Average training volume in a mesocycle is crucial for muscle gains; auto-regulation based on soreness and fatigue is key for effective growth stimulus.

Deep dives

Volume Ramping and Auto-Regulation for Optimal Hypertrophy

Volume ramping involves adjusting training volume gradually to optimize muscle growth. It focuses on the importance of auto-regulating volume based on recovery, soreness, and muscle pump. The concept is to find the right balance between enough volume to stimulate growth without excessive fatigue or muscle damage. This approach aims to maximize growth potential by adjusting volume based on individual responses and readiness.

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