Hypertrophy Past and Present 005 Training volume and post workout fatigue - how many sets are recoverable in 48 hours?
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Jun 22, 2025 Dive into the fascinating world of Reg Park's 1950s training approach, focusing on high volume and low reps. Discover why common beliefs about post-workout fatigue may be misleading, as the hosts unravel the science behind calcium ion accumulation and its effects on recovery. They also discuss the surprising recoverability of low rep, high set training and explore four types of post-workout fatigue. This insightful conversation sheds light on effective programming and the complexities of muscle recovery, challenging traditional views on strength training.
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Reg Park's High-Set Bulk Course
- Reg Park's 1950s Mr. Universe Bulk Course used fewer exercises with high sets and heavy loads.
- He gradually ramped sets from one to five, staying under five reps per set for strength and mass gains.
Heavy Loads Cause Less Fatigue
- Heavy loads with low reps cause surprisingly low post-workout fatigue.
- Light loads with high reps produce much longer-lasting and greater fatigue, challenging popular beliefs.
Fatigue Means Performance Drop
- Fatigue is an objective drop in exercise performance, not how tired or sore you feel.
- Feeling miserable after training doesn't mean you're still fatigued if your strength hasn't dropped.