Episode 19: Hypertrophy Training: Why Your Chest is NOT Growing

[@Davidrodriguez-rz1sp]

Topic of chest training starts at 12:45 for those wondering.

[@vilisavescu565]

Thanks bro 💪

[@Gustavology]

I really hope you guys cover every body part in this series. This is golden information. Thank you guys!

[@the_notorious_bas]

@48:20 "the least load for the most stimulus possible" that's actually a great definition of safe and effective training for hypertrophy.

[@intersectedimplication]

hi what are some other good reliable sources to learn and watch stuff like this?

[@the_notorious_bas]

@@intersectedimplication Mike Israetel. He introduced the term 'maximum recoverable volume' (MRV). Granted, I'm not a fan of his persona, but his views make sense.

[@matthewlyons9472]

Hey, I honestly believe that these podcasts should be getting more views. Some stuff I would say to do is add tags (to your description, I think) and have some type of overlay for the podcast, instead of a simple screen recording from zoom. You might need to pay a guy for it, you could ask Fouad how he did it probably. Also, if you do want to invest some money, I would recommend getting new mics. The current audio is a tiny bit muffled. Besides this, great video and thank you for making it!

[@zachsal1013]

This deserves way more views

[@intersectedimplication]

Thank you My Brother ❤❤

[@trevorhaeberle4688]

Chest has always been my weakness, growing! I was repping 365 on incline. With a shit chest. I’m 41 and I’m still figuring it out. Sounds like I did what u guys did. I broke down the movements, to only doing ranges I can feel. One odd movement I did, was throw a 20lbs easy bar across the handles on seated hammer strength tricep press. One of them was just using the weight to push my scapula back, and do like almost like a reverse shrug, and use my chest to push forward, arms somewhat locked. I’d also hing up and down to keep the weight where I wanted. Just that helped alot

[@trevorhaeberle4688]

My chest is still shit though, 😂😅😅

[@intersectedimplication]

my guy are u natural

[@useraiaj234mp]

yeah the key is only doing the ROM you feel the chest in. not only for growth but or else you lose the feeling and develop bad neural connection

[@ironclasstraining6579]

Appreciate all the information on here. Hopefully next term I can get with J3 university!

[@BillEubanks7]

Hey John! These podcasts are loaded with so much applicable info. I really appreciate you an Luke sharing this with us.

[@jessiemoser4862]

Just said on Instagram but man you are a huge inspiration for me with your physique and with your extensive knowledge man I just want to get to that level

[@cv0669]

Was just listening to the Back podcast of this...I'm curious about programming Flat DB-Pec Dec Fly-Incline db----If I want more upper chest I'm thinking I should put Inc db-flat db-Pec Dec Fly for prioritization

[@zacharydwight7380]

I personally feel like setting the traps and scapula puts the shoulder in the safest position possible for pressing

[@c.c.2763]

Really great information. Being a female, I personally mostly train my upper chest however I will definitely be applying what I learned from this video into my future training sessions.

[@lauragonzalez1199]

Totally agree on doing more body parts 👌👍awesome video.

[@pawelx23]

Great info !!! Thanks guys 💪🏻👍🏼👏🏼

[@charliejcuthbert]

Good listen as always!

[@MD-tx8se]

Hey guys what fo you thnik of push ups (deficit, weigted, banded) for chest hypertrophy?

[@jonmatthews2731]

My 2 cents isn't worth much, but I see nobody's answered your question, and I am a certified personal trainer. The chest is an extremely efficient muscle, meaning it can adapt to various levels of load without triggering significant visible muscular hypertrophy. There are calisthenic athlete's who can do 100+ pushups per set, but lack the mass that you as a bodybuilder are looking for. If pushups are something you can't live without, I suggest doing them at the end of your workouts. With a plate (weight determined by your capabilities) on your back, slow and controlled, slow on the negative, and explode upward. To put more emphasis on the chest (as opposed to the triceps) I would place hands at or beyond shoulder-width. This can be an extremely effective finisher, and will push your pump to the extreme. (Especially if you go to or beyond failure!)

[@marcusearnshaw1816]

My weak point yesss

[@kylebrwn23]

Scrongcast