Beyond Powerbuilding: Principles and Advanced Applications | Ep. 56
Aug 30, 2023
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The hosts discuss their new direction and transition to a video-based format on YouTube. They explore strategies for maximizing powerlifting and bodybuilding goals. They compare sniper-based and shock and awe approaches in training. They emphasize the importance of balancing work and tolerance in powerlifting. They express their excitement about returning to regular podcasting and ask for viewer suggestions.
The podcast discusses transitioning to a new format focusing on video-based content on YouTube, aiming for higher quality and more impactful content, integrating research and coaching experience for diverse perspectives.
Josh explains the difference between the shotgun and sniper approaches in powerbuilding, highlighting the importance of polarized sets to target specific outcomes of strength or hypertrophy, emphasizing volume for hypertrophy and load for strength.
Deep dives
Transitioning to a New Format
The podcast episode discusses a transition to a new format and approach for the free content that will be released. The hosts talk about the decision to focus on video-based content on YouTube, aiming for higher quality, more impactful, and unique content. They also discuss the integration of research and coaching experience to provide different perspectives in their content. The podcast will continue alongside the new format, offering deeper discussions and potential collaborations with other individuals in the field.
Understanding Powerbuilding
In the podcast episode, Josh provides a recap of a YouTube video he created discussing powerbuilding. He explains the difference between the shotgun and sniper approaches in powerbuilding training. The shotgun approach focuses on maximizing all training variables in each set to promote muscle growth and strength. The sniper approach, which Josh prefers, involves more polarized sets that target either strength or hypertrophy specifically, allowing for better adaptation and progress in each area. He also delves into the main training variables for each outcome, emphasizing the importance of volume for hypertrophy and load for strength.
Balancing Powerlifting and Hypertrophy
The hosts explore the challenges of balancing powerlifting and hypertrophy goals. They discuss the potential for individuals to get close to maximizing both, but note that specialization may be required at some point to reach the top level in either area. They highlight the importance of individual differences, such as leverages and genetic predisposition, in determining the balance between the two goals. The hosts also mention the practical constraints and time limitations that can impact the pursuit of both goals. They conclude that while it may be possible to excel in both areas, practical considerations and personal preferences may necessitate periodization and prioritization of one goal over the other at certain times.
Optimizing Practice and Tolerance
The hosts discuss the balance between practice and tolerance in powerlifting movements. They acknowledge that individuals who are less well-built for certain lifts may need more practice, but may also have lower tolerance for high volume or specific training. They explain that the optimal approach depends on individual factors and leverage the insights gained from their coaching experience. They emphasize the need to manage fatigue and find the right balance between skill practice and tolerance to optimize training quality and progress.