Brandon DaCruz - (PT. 2) Specialization Training Phases: Exercise Selection, Example Programs, Nutrition Considerations & More
Episode 576 of the Living Lean podcast, hosted by Jeremiah Bair, titled "Brandon DaCruz - (PT. 2) Specialization Training Phases: Exercise Selection, Example Programs, Nutrition Considerations & More" was published on December 12, 2025 and runs 76 minutes.
December 12, 2025 ·76m · Living Lean
Summary
PART TWO: Discussing exercise selection, giving real-world specialization phase examples, important nutrition considerations, duration of specialization phases, and more Chapters 00:00 - Introduction and Welcome Back 00:24 - Listener Feedback and Evolving Coaching Philosophy 02:39 - Programming Architecture for Specialization 03:49 - Exercise Selection and Stimulus to Fatigue Ratio 07:07 - Glute Specialization Example 11:24 - Side Delt Specialization Example 13:31 - Sensation vs. Tens...
Episode Description
PART TWO: Discussing exercise selection, giving real-world specialization phase examples, important nutrition considerations, duration of specialization phases, and more
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction and Welcome Back
00:24 - Listener Feedback and Evolving Coaching Philosophy
02:39 - Programming Architecture for Specialization
03:49 - Exercise Selection and Stimulus to Fatigue Ratio
07:07 - Glute Specialization Example
11:24 - Side Delt Specialization Example
13:31 - Sensation vs. Tension in Different Movement Types
17:37 - Training Intensity and Proximity to Failure
25:34 - Managing Intensity Across Different Client Levels
31:52 - Non-Priority Muscle Groups During Specialization
35:50 - Nutritional Status and Specialization Success
41:02 - Meal Timing and Training Quality
45:40 - Duration of Specialization Phases
50:19 - The Importance of Long-Term Commitment
53:49 - Common Mistakes in Specialization Phases
58:31 - Brandon's Current Training Approach
01:04:02 - High Rep Training and Exercise Variety
01:11:33 - Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways
01:14:56 - Where to Find Brandon and Closing
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Keywords
body parts specialization, training, weak points, coaching, muscle growth, frequency, volume, fitness podcast, hypertrophy, exercise selection
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