Progressive Overload for Strength vs Hypertrophy Training | How to Progress Training Variables

The hardest part about hypertrophy training is to not chase the weight increases because it only reduces the amount of stimulus of the muscle. Your videos help keep my ego in check and chase the muscular adaption through muscular stress as opposed to just chasing the weight lifted.

This video has such a simple and articulate way of explaining the differences between strength training and hypertropophy training without confusing the viewer with all of the details.

Also note that hypertrophic changes to muscle usually takes 4-8 weeks depending on rest, nutrition, and genetics.

As someone who's been ego lifting for 10 years in the gym, I can say to you youngsters I'd have the same result in three years training smart. Don't be in a hurry.

ive been wanting to train for hypertrophy but it seems like my training regiment has been more towards strength, thanks for clearing it up

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the fact that you're still hearting comments after a whole year is amazing, this video helped me so much

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Thanks for another helpful video man! One year into training now and I for sure wouldn’t have gotten far without your helpful content 💪. Keep up the great work!

I love how much I managed to learn in such a short period of time. Thank you so much.

AWESOME video! Thank you so much this really helps put it in perspective! Form is king to maximize target muscle as opposed to chasing the weight too quickly. I literally remember when I was in middle school I used my mom’s 10 lbs dumbbells every now and then and when I hit high school, some of my muscles were significantly bigger (granted I probably caused imbalances without knowing it), but still!

Just an update for current research on this video: Reps up to 60, being close failure also produces similar hypertrophic outcomes. Also, recently research is showing that about 3 minutes rest for hypertrophy is best! Great video!!

Just do strength training first and hypertrophy later

Great explanation! I’m doing a 4 day split program that combines strength and hypertrophy. I’m seeing great results so far!

I'm glad I came across your channel. I'm constantly trying to increase my knowledge to work smarter and your videos explain complex topics in a way that's easy to understand. Great stuff!

I like to do reverse pyramid sets that involves both. So I'll technically do one warm-up set for each exercise. Then the first two sets are hard sets where I'm lifting heavy with lower reps. And then the last two sets I lower the weight a little and raise the reps to as many as I possibly can (depending on the weight I chose) usually around 15 to 20. On my third set I lower the weight a little bit and then on my fourth set I lower the weight even more while simultaneously raising the reps for both sets. I've been training for a few years now and so far this is my favorite routine I've set for myself. I find that it's easier to progressively overload. I always come back to the exercise feeling stronger, whether I can pump out a few more reps or if it's just adding more weight. Over the last 2 months I've slapped about a half inch on my biceps simply through progressive overload and adding more weight. I've increased my bicep curl by about 20 pounds. 2 months ago it was only 25lb now it's about 45lb. Whatever you do make sure you progressive overload and you are adding weight slowly over time as you feel yourself getting stronger.

i was thinking about hypertrophy training all wrong and have been stuck for years... thanks for this clear explanation.

I’ve watched hundreds of videos describing hypertrophy vs strength gains and this is one of the best I’ve ever seen. Super clear and concise.

this has been my way of thinking and exercising lately, i enjoy it very much.