DiscoverHypertrophy Past and Present021 Why Counting “Half Sets” for Secondary Muscles Doesn't Make Sense
021 Why Counting “Half Sets” for Secondary Muscles Doesn't Make Sense

021 Why Counting “Half Sets” for Secondary Muscles Doesn't Make Sense

Update: 2025-10-13
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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 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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021 Why Counting “Half Sets” for Secondary Muscles Doesn't Make Sense

021 Why Counting “Half Sets” for Secondary Muscles Doesn't Make Sense

Chris Beardsley and Jake Doleschal