MMR #28: Jacob Schepis - Specialization Cycles For Physique Athletes

In this episode I again had Jacob Schepis who is a coach, competitive bodybuilder and powerlifter and also the owner and director of JPS Health & Fitness on the podcast. We talked about Specialization cycles for physique athletes, who needs it, how to program it, what that means in regard to every training variable and Jacobs own anecdotal experience with his arm, shoulder and hamstring specialization blocks. For everyone who would like to watch it: https://youtu.be/2LEnaMr34s0 00:00 Introduction 05:00 Who needs specialization training in Bodybuilding? 11:25 What are your thoughts on prioritizing strong points vs weak points in relation to training age? 14:13 Do you think there is a time-point when someone should focus on their strong points? 16:23 How do you usually go about structuring your mesocycle for a specialization block? 37:40 How do you program specialization block for smaller vs. muscle groups? 42:25 How many muscle groups can you prioritize at the same time? 47:08 Real-world application for specialization training 54:10 Outro Thanks for listening/watching! A like and/or subscription would be highly appreciated! __ JPS Health and Fitness: https://www.jpshealthandfitness.com.au JPS „HOW TO BRING UP A WEAK BODYPART“: https://www.jpshealthandfitness.com.au/bring-weak-bodypart/ JPS Health and Fitness Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi6aTw95QXJHjv8ucdxnL7Q JPS Health and Fitness Podcast: https://www.jpshealthandfitness.com.au/category/podcast/ JPS Health and Fitness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jpshealth_fitness/?hl=de Jacobs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacobschepis_jps/ For my English audience: You are more than welcome to join as well! I will regularly release English content with the top scientists, experts, coaches and athletes in the field of the eviedence-based fitness industry. Just keep in mind that this is a bilingual podcast, so there will be German content since my main target audience is Germany. I’m still absolutely happy to have you on here as well so if you don’t mind you’re more than welcome to stay! __ Danke für eure Aufmerksamkeit! Wenn euch der Podcast gefällt würde ich mich sehr über ein Abo/ Review und auf Youtube ein Kommentar/Like freuen! Danke für euren Support! Webseite: http://janfrisse.de Online Personal Training: http://janfrisse.de/online-personal-training Kostenloses Beratungsgespräch: http://janfrisse.de/kontakt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janfrisse Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX_O44SkXYEw3-DilXpScKA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/janfrissept Email: [email protected] "MAX MPS RADIO" ist ein bilingualer Podcast mit evidenzbasiertem Content zum Thema Bodybuilding, Fitness, Ernährung und den Wissenschaften dahinter! Jan interviewt die Top Experten im Feld der evidenzbasierten Fitnessindustrie und produziert Co-Host Serien mit anderen Coaches und Athleten!