176: Volume Progression with Mike Israetel & Alex Boivin

We all know Mike by now. Alex has been on at episode 172 and had some interesting ideas about methodologies for hypertrophy. That's why we got both on to discuss their ideas about the optimal progression scheme for hypertrophy. Timestamps: 01:00 Alex kicks off with talking about his critics 4:20 Mike response to Alex's interpretation of Mike's approach 11:30 Alex's take on soreness, pump, difficulty of a session 13:40 Mike gets back with estimating MEV 16:09 Alex talks about his approach and believes what's optimal 18:06 Mike critiques Alex's thoughts and when adding more volume is a good idea 27:42 Uncertainties of adding volume 31:01 Alex's doubts about increasing sets 33:25 Mike speaks about mesocycle progression and decrease in rep ranges over time 40:38 Periodisation and its effect on muscle fibre type and thus, what's probably the best rep range 48:52 Are high rep sets actually beneficial? Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe! COACHING: https://revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ WEBSITE: https://www.revivestronger.com FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/revivestronger INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/revivestronger NEWSLETTER: https://bit.ly/2rRONG5 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0P9NPuc9kqA __ If you want to support us via a donation, that's highly appreciated! Patreon • https://www.patreon.com/revivestronger Don't like Patreon, go to Paypal! • https://bit.ly/2XZloJ4 __ Our Ebooks! Ultimate Guide To Contest Prep Ebook: • https://revivestronger.com/ugcp-ebook/ Primer Phase Ebook: • https://revivestronger.com/primer-phase/ __ Stay up to date with the latest research and educate yourself! MASS (Research Review): • https://goo.gl/c7FSJD RP+ Membership: • https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/ JPS Mentorship • https://jpseducation.mykajabi.com/a/13324/esJ8AZwy __ Books we recommend! Muscle & Strength Pyramids • https://goo.gl/S8s6tG RP Books • http://bit.ly/2vREaH0 RP + Members site • https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/ For more • http://revivestronger.com/library/ __ Recommended supplements: Denovo Nutrition (use code STEVE) • https://denovosupps.com?aff=6 __ When you're interested in online coaching, please go visit our website and follow the application form: https://www.revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices