Black Book 2024-09-06

“What makes a training program effective?” The two keys to hypertrophy and strength gains Over the past few years strength training enthusiasts and adepts of the “body beautiful” have been spoiled. Now, more than ever, there is a slew of effective training programs available to everyone wanting to better their body or their capacities. I’m probably as guilty as any other strength coach, having myself flooded the training community with more than a few training programs. While having a cabinet filled with the latest and greatest strength training programs is a good thing, it gives you a whole bunch of choices. I’ve always felt that it is best to understand the “whys” rather than simply knowing the “hows.” If you know why a certain training approach works well, it will allow you to design programs that will be just as effective as any out there! Of course, most training authorities won’t let you in on the secret “why” because they want to stay indispensable! But as you probably already know, I’m not your average training authority. For starters I don’t have a bloated ego, and I feel that education is better than dictation. So it is with my professor that I’ll talk to you today while I reveal the two secrets to hypertrophy and strength gains.