Brains and Gains with Dr. David Maconi Geoffrey Verity Schofield + Kassem Hanson - RP Methods, Rotating Exercises, Contracted Positions
Apr 13, 2024
Geoffrey Verity Schofield, a fitness coach and content creator known for critiquing training methods, joins Kassem Hanson, a coach from N1 Education focusing on exercise selection and biomechanics. They dive into the discrepancies around Renaissance Periodization, how social media shapes training narratives, and evolving views on exercise form. Kassem shares insights on contracted positions and the synergy of different training focuses. Both discuss balancing consistency with variation to maximize gains, emphasizing flexibility in exercise choices for effective hypertrophy.
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Credibility Collapses When Content Chases Clicks
- Geoffrey warns that rapid content changes for clicks can erode credibility even if the creator was previously respected.
- He views some recent "technique cyborg" posts as likely algorithm-driven rather than sincere coaching.
Platform Incentives Drive Content Extremes
- David notes social media incentives push creators toward clickbait and extreme demonstrations for engagement.
- He suggests platform advice can change authentic creators' output when growth pressures mount.
Pick Exercises To Simplify Technique
- Choose exercise selection first to reduce technical complexity and cue load.
- Use better-matched exercises so you can train effectively without excessive slow, prescriptive cues.