113: Mike Israetel - Prime Driver for Hypertrophy: Progressive Tension Overload vs. Total Volume

Jul 30, 2018

Mike Israetel, a renowned expert in training and nutrition, dives deep into the prime drivers of hypertrophy, weighing the merits of progressive tension overload against total training volume. He discusses optimal ages for natural competitors, stressing the importance of prioritizing muscle growth before competing. The conversation also covers the dynamics of effective volume strategies, the balance between training intensity and enjoyment, and hints at upcoming projects, including a new dietary guide designed to enhance fitness journeys.

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Intro

00:00 • 4min

Balancing Volume and Intensity for Hypertrophy

04:21 • 15min

Timing and Age in Bodybuilding Competition

19:28 • 13min

Understanding Volume Landmarks for Hypertrophy Training

32:50 • 4min

Understanding Mesocycles in Bodybuilding

36:26 • 23min

Balancing Volume and Enjoyment in Fitness Training

59:30 • 2min

Overview of Upcoming Diet Book and Its Comprehensive Chapters

01:01:35 • 4min

Exploring Future Collaborations and Educational Opportunities

01:06:02 • 3min

Another fantastic Q&A with Mike Israetel. This time, Mike is talking about the prime driver for hypertrophy and whether progressive tension overload or total volume might be more important. Furthermore, he shares his thoughts on the best age to compete and the frequency on how often you should compete at a certain age group. Timestamps: 01:09 Mike shares his insight about the prime driver for hypertrophy: Progressive tension overload vs. Volume 19:14 Mike's opinion on competing age for natural athletes 32:37 Mike speaks about how the MEV is practically applied 36:32 Mike's take on not changing things until you stagnate 39:13 Mike furthermore talks about when to make changes 1:00:06 Mike shares some insight on future releases and projects SUBMIT A QUESTION: https://www.facebook.com/groups/revivestronger/ Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe! COACHING: http://revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ WEBSITE: http://www.revivestronger.com FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/revivestronger TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/revivestronger INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/revivestronger MYFITNESSPAL: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/food/diary/snhall1990 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_hP3hhsq4k __ Stay up to date with the latest research! MASS (Research Review): • https://goo.gl/c7FSJD RP+ Membership: • https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/ __ Books we recommend! RP Books • http://bit.ly/2vREaH0 Scientific Principles of Strength Training • http://bit.ly/2w3th4D Renaissance Periodization Diet Ebook • http://bit.ly/2wGuuMU Understanding Healthy Eating • http://bit.ly/2uAxFZ8 RP + Members site • https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/ __ Recommended supplements: Denovo Nutrition (use code STEVE) • https://denovosupps.com?aff=6 __ When you're interested in online coaching, please go visit our website and follow the application form: http://www.revivestronger.com/online-coaching/

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