Training Science
Training Science
Hypertrophy, strength, volume, frequency, periodization, and progressive overload
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Mechanical tension as hypertrophy driverMetabolic stress mechanismsMuscle damage and repairVolume landmarks (MEV/MAV/MRV)Minimum effective volumeMaximum adaptive volumeMaximum recoverable volumeTraining frequency per muscle groupSet and rep ranges for hypertrophySet and rep ranges for strengthProgressive overload principlesRIR (reps in reserve)1RM testing and estimationExercise selection for hypertrophyCompound vs isolation exercisesTraining splits (push/pull/legs, upper/lower, full body)Periodization — linearPeriodization — undulating (DUP/WUP)Periodization — blockPeriodization — conjugateDeloads — frequency and structureWarm-up protocolsMuscle fiber types (I vs II)Time under tensionEccentric trainingBlood flow restriction (BFR) trainingStretching and flexibility for hypertrophyTraining age and adaptation curvesBeginner gains mechanismsMuscle memory and re-trainingConcurrent training interferenceOvertraining vs overreachingFunctional overreachingTraining for specific muscle groups