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.
Hypertrophy Past and Present
Claim This Podcastby Chris Beardsley and Jake Doleschal
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54 episodes
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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.
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Recent Episodes
June 1, 2026
054 Strength vs Hypertrophy: Is Powerbuilding the Solution?
Hosts Jake and Chris explore powerbuilding by analyzing Reg Park's routine, guiding listeners on balancing strength and hypertrophy goals.
May 25, 2026
053 Progression Models and the Truth About Progressive Overload
Host Jake and guest Chris analyze George Eiferman's 1940s routine, revealing how silver era progression models clarify modern misunderstandings of progressive overload.
May 18, 2026
052 Resting 2-3 minutes between sets isn't "optimal"
<p>In this episode of Hypertrophy Past & Present, Jake and Chris follow up last week's episode on drop sets by diving deeper into the physiology of fatigue and rest periods. Using an extreme high-volume routine from Serge Nubret, the episode explores why different exercises, rep ranges, and proximity to failure dramatically change the amount and type of fatigue that accumulates during training.</p><p><strong>Key topics include:</strong><br>• Serge Nubret’s ultra high-volume, short-rest training system<br>• The four major fatigue mechanisms involved in strength training<br>• Why “2-3 minute rest periods” may be an oversimplified recommendation<br>• How exercise selection changes optimal rest periods<br>• How clusters and reps in reserve reduce fatigue accumulation<br>• Why stretch-position exercises are more sensitive to muscle damage and calcium ion accumulation</p>
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