Ep 50 - Mechanisms, Principles & Methods of Getting JACKED w/ Daniel Plotkin

Chapters

00:00 Mechanisms for Lengthened Range Training

03:08 The Repetition Continuum

06:15 Progressing in Load vs Progressing in Reps

08:12 Considerations for Advanced Clients

10:18 Individual Differences in Training Tolerance

12:07 Hip Thrust vs Squat for Deadlift Improvement

13:54 The Hypothesis Behind the Hip Thrust Study

16:12 Results of the Hip Thrust Study

23:26 The Minutiae of Hypertrophy Arguments

28:18 Focusing on First Principles in Training

32:09 Maximizing Growth with Less Volume

33:23 The Dose-Response Relationship in Training

34:27 Longitudinal vs Short-term Training

36:08 Reaching Genetic Ceiling

37:09 Psychological Benefits of Variation

39:16 Consistency vs Constant Changes

40:04 Trusting the Process and Allowing Progression

41:30 Marinating in a Program for Better Results

42:02 Predictability in Training

43:20 Optimizing Outside Factors for Better Training

44:44 Bodybuilding as Self-Mastery

45:59 Balancing Predictability and Progression

47:15 The Importance of Psychological Factors

48:03 The Risk of Changing Things When They're Going Well

50:37 Consistency and Performance in Strength Training

52:21 Striking While the Iron is Hot

53:19 Auto-Regulation and Progression

57:32 Applying RP and RIR to Training

01:02:08 Misapplying Advanced Training Concepts

01:04:24 Managing Predictability of Performance

01:08:56 Managing Stimulus and Performance in Hypertrophy

01:10:17 Different Training Approaches

01:11:14 The Impact of Fatigue on Performance and Hypertrophy

01:12:05 Managing Fatigue Within a Training Session

01:12:34 The Practical Implications of Managing Fatigue

01:13:12 Understanding the Role of Motor Units and Recruitment

01:14:03 The Relationship Between Failure and Hypertrophy

01:15:37 The Importance of Understanding Physiology and Mechanisms

01:16:10 The Benefits of Understanding Training Principles

01:17:25 The Value of Knowledge in Troubleshooting Training

01:18:56 The Potential for Non-Androgenic Hypertrophic Agents

01:20:07 The Importance of Volume in Training

01:21:36 The Need for Clear Communication and Definitions

01:23:38 The Importance of Repeating and Reinforcing Knowledge

01:24:36 The Benefits of Starting with Basic Research

01:26:49 Interpreting Research and Applying Principles

01:28:19 Individualizing Training with Waveform Programming

01:29:03 The Importance of Being Open to Change

01:30:44 The Role of Bias and Interpretation in Research

01:32:35 The Challenges of Definitions and Models in Hypertrophy Research

01:35:12 The Importance of Good Communication and Understanding

Where to find Daniel:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielplotkin/

Researchgate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Daniel-Plotkin-2

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Daniel-Plotkin

Links to find the boys:

Shane Storey

Instagram: www.instagram.com/sstorey94

Email: storeystrength@gmail.com

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sstorey94/

Coaching Application: www.storeystrength.com

Lawrence King

Instagram: www.instagram.com/_lawrenceking

Twitter: https://twitter.com/_lawrenceking