# Hypertrophy Past and Present Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/hypertrophy-past-and-present-7348739 Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/hypertrophy-past-and-present-7348739.md RSS feed: https://feeds.transistor.fm/hypertrophy-past-and-present Author: Jake Doleschal Episodes: 59 ## Resource A deep dive into the science of muscle growth. Hosted by Chris Beardsley and Jake Doleschal, this podcast explores hypertrophy training through the lens of pre-steroid era bodybuilding and modern muscle physiology. ## Machine-readable JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/hypertrophy-past-and-present-7348739 Markdown: https://stenobird.com/podcast/hypertrophy-past-and-present-7348739.md ## Episodes - [059 Hypertrophy is muscle-fibre specific](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hypertrophy-past-and-present-7348739/059-hypertrophy-is-muscle-fibre-specific) — 2026-07-06T08:11:50+00:00 - [058 Does mTOR determine your optimal training frequency?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hypertrophy-past-and-present-7348739/058-does-mtor-determine-your-optimal-training-frequency) — 2026-06-29T04:05:08+00:00 - [057 Full Body A/A/A vs A/B, which is right for you?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hypertrophy-past-and-present-7348739/057-full-body-a-a-a-vs-a-b-which-is-right-for-you) — 2026-06-22T07:09:28+00:00 - [056 Most deloads are too short](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hypertrophy-past-and-present-7348739/056-most-deloads-are-too-short) — 2026-06-15T06:41:31+00:00 - [055 How to build the biggest back possible](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hypertrophy-past-and-present-7348739/055-how-to-build-the-biggest-back-possible) — 2026-06-08T11:40:31+00:00 - [054 Strength vs Hypertrophy: Is Powerbuilding the Solution?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hypertrophy-past-and-present-7348739/054-strength-vs-hypertrophy-is-powerbuilding-the-solution) — 2026-06-01T08:36:23+00:00 - [053 Progression Models and the Truth About Progressive Overload](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hypertrophy-past-and-present-7348739/053-progression-models-and-the-truth-about-progressive-overload) — 2026-05-25T08:11:33+00:00 - [052 Resting 2-3 minutes between sets isn't "optimal"](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hypertrophy-past-and-present-7348739/052-resting-2-3-minutes-between-sets-isn-t-optimal) — 2026-05-18T10:05:42+00:00 - [051 The silver era perfected drop sets 75 years ago](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hypertrophy-past-and-present-7348739/051-the-silver-era-perfected-drop-sets-75-years-ago) — 2026-05-11T06:15:03+00:00 - [050 Are circuits for hypertrophy the next big thing?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hypertrophy-past-and-present-7348739/050-are-circuits-for-hypertrophy-the-next-big-thing) — 2026-05-05T13:07:21+00:00 - [049 The data says you need more first sets](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hypertrophy-past-and-present-7348739/049-the-data-says-you-need-more-first-sets) — 2026-04-26T11:49:34+00:00 - [048 How to do more exercises in a workout without fatigue holding you back](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hypertrophy-past-and-present-7348739/048-how-to-do-more-exercises-in-a-workout-without-fatigue-holding-you-back) — 2026-04-20T10:14:49+00:00 - [047 How to write the perfect program](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hypertrophy-past-and-present-7348739/047-how-to-write-the-perfect-program) — 2026-04-13T11:13:25+00:00 - [046 How fast can you grow?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hypertrophy-past-and-present-7348739/046-how-fast-can-you-grow) — 2026-04-07T08:42:45+00:00 - [045 Training a muscle 2x per week - Full Body vs Upper/Lower](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hypertrophy-past-and-present-7348739/045-training-a-muscle-2x-per-week-full-body-vs-upper-lower) — 2026-03-30T09:19:55+00:00 - [044 How to write a fat loss training program](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hypertrophy-past-and-present-7348739/044-how-to-write-a-fat-loss-training-program) — 2026-03-23T10:30:43+00:00 - [043 How to design the ultimate glute program](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hypertrophy-past-and-present-7348739/043-how-to-design-the-ultimate-glute-program) — 2026-03-16T11:34:36+00:00 - [042 How to build the biggest arms possible](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hypertrophy-past-and-present-7348739/042-how-to-build-the-biggest-arms-possible) — 2026-03-09T11:20:24+00:00 - [041 New study shows twice as much volume doesn't cause extra muscle growth](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hypertrophy-past-and-present-7348739/041-new-study-shows-twice-as-much-volume-doesn-t-cause-extra-muscle-growth) — 2026-03-02T11:45:30+00:00 - [040 This new study will change how you think about fatigue](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hypertrophy-past-and-present-7348739/040-this-new-study-will-change-how-you-think-about-fatigue) — 2026-02-23T11:59:07+00:00 - [039 How to instantly increase your strength (through motivational techniques)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hypertrophy-past-and-present-7348739/039-how-to-instantly-increase-your-strength-through-motivational-techniques) — 2026-02-16T10:38:46+00:00 - [038 Periodisation for hypertrophy is pointless (unless you do this)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hypertrophy-past-and-present-7348739/038-periodisation-for-hypertrophy-is-pointless-unless-you-do-this) — 2026-02-09T10:07:20+00:00 - [037 How to grow muscle only training once per week](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hypertrophy-past-and-present-7348739/037-how-to-grow-muscle-only-training-once-per-week) — 2026-02-02T10:07:16+00:00 - [036 Dorian Yates, Maximalist Programming, and Neuromechanical Matching](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hypertrophy-past-and-present-7348739/036-dorian-yates-maximalist-programming-and-neuromechanical-matching) — 2026-01-26T11:55:17+00:00 - [035 Which advanced methods work? Cluster sets, drop sets, pre-fatigue, and more!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hypertrophy-past-and-present-7348739/035-which-advanced-methods-work-cluster-sets-drop-sets-pre-fatigue-and-more) — 2026-01-19T10:34:38+00:00 - [034 Voluntary activation deficit: exercise selection, muscle mass, and form](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hypertrophy-past-and-present-7348739/034-voluntary-activation-deficit-exercise-selection-muscle-mass-and-form) — 2026-01-11T09:53:22+00:00 - [033 How to write programs that satisfy client expectations AND really work](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hypertrophy-past-and-present-7348739/033-how-to-write-programs-that-satisfy-client-expectations-and-really-work) — 2026-01-04T09:43:51+00:00 - [032 Common training mistakes to avoid in 2026](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hypertrophy-past-and-present-7348739/032-common-training-mistakes-to-avoid-in-2026) — 2025-12-28T09:58:54+00:00 - [031 How steroids and TRT increase injury risk (and how modifying your training might help)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hypertrophy-past-and-present-7348739/031-how-steroids-and-trt-increase-injury-risk-and-how-modifying-your-training-might-help) — 2025-12-22T10:53:50+00:00 - [030 Everyone's wrong about muscle activation + how to compare hypertrophy programs (WNS)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hypertrophy-past-and-present-7348739/030-everyone-s-wrong-about-muscle-activation-how-to-compare-hypertrophy-programs-wns) — 2025-12-14T10:41:32+00:00 - [029 Elevated MPS ≠ muscle growth](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hypertrophy-past-and-present-7348739/029-elevated-mps-muscle-growth) — 2025-12-07T12:37:36+00:00 ## Actions Episode pages expose an explicit `request_transcript` action. 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