075 How much is too much? Fatigue accumulation

Podcast: Hypertrophy Past and Present · Chris Beardsley and Jake Doleschal

Opublikowano: 2026-10-26

In this episode of Hypertrophy Past & Present, Jake and Chris explore the training routine of Mr Universe short division winner John Isaacs and why Silver-Era bodybuilders increased their training volumes before competitions. They then dive into the science of accumulated fatigue, discussing how excessive training can influence muscle swelling, recovery, and hypertrophy, and why more training isn't necessarily better. Key topics include: John Isaacs' Silver-Era training routine and how Reg Park modified it before competitionWhy bodybuilders increased training volume before competitions, and whether muscle swelling was part of the goalDoes training fatigue accumulate? Why different studies...