EPISODE · Oct 13, 2025 · 1H 7M
021 Why Counting “Half Sets” for Secondary Muscles Doesn't Make Sense
from Hypertrophy Past and Present · host Chris Beardsley and Jake Doleschal
In this episode of Hypertrophy: Past and Present, Jake and Chris break down Dick DuBois’ 1954 full-body routine (and we finally have some pull-ups!). They then tackle the “half-set” myth, why counting half sets for secondary muscles doesn't make any sense and how to adjust multi joint exercises to bias growth in a particular muscle.Key topics include:• Dick DuBois’ 1954 full-body plan• The “Half-Set” problem • Damage in secondary muscles• Using multi joint exercises in beginner vs advanced lifters
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