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Hypertrophy Tier List, Periodization for Hypertrophy, and More | S2E7

Hypertrophy Tier List, Periodization for Hypertrophy, and More | S2E7

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00:00 Intro

00:23 Introduction

09:34 Hypertrophy variables tier list

13:15 Detailing the tier list structure and criteria

18:44 Tier list discussion begins: Rep Tempo (C-Tier) and Intensity Techniques (initially C, moved to B-Tier)

31:08 Continuing tier list: Range of Motion (A-Tier) and Rest Periods (A-Tier)

41:40 Further tier list variables: Sessions Per Week (C-Tier), Load/Rep Range (B-Tier), Exercise Order (B-Tier), and Splits (C-Tier)

54:04 In-depth discussion and ranking of Volume (B-Tier, considered for A-Tier) and Deloads (B-Tier)

1:09:18 Tier list continued: Logbooking (initially S-Tier, moved to A-Tier) and Exercise Selection & Execution (S-Tier)

1:24:41 Discussing Muscle Specificity (B-Tier), Frequency (B-Tier), and Proximity to Failure (S-Tier)

1:35:12 Ranking Novelty (C-Tier), then grouping Resensitization (C-Tier) and an extensive discussion on Periodization (B-Tier).

2:03:26 Honorable mentions for the tier list: Cardio (considered B-Tier), Gym Kit (considered C-Tier), and Time-Saving Strategies like paired sets (considered A-Tier).

2:11:51 Deep dive into periodization for hypertrophy

2:42:10 Final tier list synopsis (relative importance of lifestyle, stimulus quality, dosage, and details)

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Hypertrophy Tier List, Periodization for Hypertrophy, and More | S2E7

Hypertrophy Tier List, Periodization for Hypertrophy, and More | S2E7

Zac Robinson and Josh Pelland