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@jen256 Powerbuilding doesn’t have a universal definition in order to make a sweeping statement about it. You can set up optimised approaches if your goal is to gain strength and size simultaneously that are designed with blocks more focused on each separately or within the same block.

@mikeygong The vast majority of the studies that inform those meta analyses are on studies with sets taken to or close to failure. With that said, based on other research, I suspect sets with ~80% of 1RM or higher, of at least 4-5 reps, probably don’t need to be to failure. Given most people can...

@uhuhuh There is not a one size fits all for volume. Some people respond to low, some to high. Any good coach will assess your history, preferences, goals, experience and then adjust based on what happens as they train you. In the absence of this information, you can use the broad population...

@livingme7 I would focus more on getting to an appropriate RIR, and moving the concentric with as much force as possible, and maintaining some control on the eccentric, so that gravity isn’t doing the lowering for you, regardless of weight or whether you’re enhanced/natty

@inquisitive_0n3 Lots of ways to do it, none necessarily better than another. But ultimately in most cases you want a reduction in volume (by 1-2 thirds), and if needed (due to pain/stiffness/niggles) a reduction in load or cessation of specific exercises (most often squat and deadlift...

@gracegreen Since you’ve got the book, and thank you btw, I actually cover this in the book when discussing deloads and it differs by goal and experience level, and also on the pyramids website there are some questions I’ve answered (there’s actually ~1000 I’ve answered there) on this topic use...

@leena2016 Howdy!! Not sure, hasn’t been tested, and lots of variables simultaneously at play, but I don’t really see the benefit of short biased movements generally unless you are trying to minimise muscle damage for whatever programming reason on that day/exercise slot and that’s worth the...

@peggys What yelruog said (thanks!) but you certainly use a model where volume changes weekly, but when/if you plateau you’ll just need to look back and assess your average volume in the program to determine where you’re at, if you’re going to make an adjustment.

@hrr16 Good luck!

@hrr16 Not that it’s useful information because I don’t represent the norm nor the full range of individual possibilities, but I am stronger in terms of my coefficient score when I’m lean but not super lean, and can do a water cut from like 85 to 83 vs 96 to 93. Bryce Lewis, however, as an...

@hrr16 Wherever they are strongest. There is no one size fits all.

@terasee The data, on average, suggests people tend to be slightly stronger in the afternoon or later, but, that with habituation to am training, you can change this and be similarly strong in the morning.

@frustratedhusband I wish there was a clear explanation for each injury I’ve had and a clear explanation for how to prevent injuries, but the human body and its response to stress in a dynamic environment is too complex for that. The times it was clear, it came down to not a great balance...

@intotheforge Gotcha, first, I’m really sorry to hear that. I’ve lost some people very close to me with depression, I’m glad you’re open about it and I’m glad you’re going to the gym. Those are both huge. I think the biggest piece of advice I can give you is to emphasise your mental health. Get...

@intotheforge Thanks, much appreciate the kind words. I’m not quite sure what you mean by “currently in the trenches mental health wise” are you saying you’re struggling with your mental health, or that you’re working in the field of mental health as your vocation?

@laineyk Ultimately just keep gaining weight and staying in a moderate surplus until you are feeling recovered, that occurs for most people in the 1-2 month range if you’re up 5-10% over stage weight (or shredded weight) but not all.

@babsm Check this out https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37676198/

@kay19 No I don’t, as I’m really a bodybuilding/strength sport scientist and coach, but ultimately it’s hard to get wrong in my opinion, as it’s not rigid. It should be fun, include the main muscle groups, and be progressive, but the worlds your oyster

@babsm My pleasure:) Super low bar if the goal is to train just for health. Lift 2-3x per week with low volume focused on basic compound movement patterns (not necessarily barbell big 3, but any squat/gait, hinge, push, pull) and maintaining sufficient strength to move your body through space...

@dawn16 There aren’t universally good routines, I can think of many scenarios where this would or wouldn’t be a good routine depending on the individuals needs. If you’re progressing on it, it’s good enough. I’d recommend my other resources to help you understand how to program for individual...