Dave talks hypertrophy this week as he continues the series on how to think about sets and reps in your exercise program. He dives into the definition of hypertrophy and its differentiating factors. What does it look like to train to build muscle? Should all exercises be done this way?

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Episode Notes:

Dave talks hypertrophy this week as he continues the series on how to think about sets and reps in your exercise program. He dives into the definition of hypertrophy and its differentiating factors. What does it look like to train to build muscle? Should all exercises be done this way?

Knowing what you're specifically training for will help you to get the results you want. Building muscle is an essential part of the process when it comes to getting results that last and feeling stronger.  Think of this as you foundation or base. You need to have a foundation built of good muscle before moving on to train for things like power and strength. 

As always, reach out if you have any questions or are looking for some help in your training. 

Key Takeaways:

• Hypertrophy definition (1:53 )


• How to think about volume (2:43 )


• Sets/reps: hypertrophy (3:00 )


• Thinking about load (3:35 )


• Tip for growing week to week (4:05 )


• Recap (5:01 )

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