Training Frequency

[@jaco1159]

Good words Mike, I was long stagnant in the bench, and my squat wasn't moving up as fast as I had wanted. I recently started benching 4 days a week, and really increased my volume on my squatting; both are now shooting up faster than they have in a long time.

[@PowerliftingHSF]

I really enjoy the way you put the videos together, having the talk while you do the squats etc. Explaining the workout. Keep the videos coming please! Much inspiration.

[@DanielMoers]

Mike. I really enjoy your context. no BS. just Businesses & Education. quick one - You do any accessories after your main lift? ab work, chin ups, dips etc..etc..

[@ReactiveTrainingSystems]

Yes, but also recovery is an ability the body has. And like any ability (strength, VO2 max, etc) it can be developed. If you require your body to recover and push it along in the right ways, you build work capacity, which is basically your ability to recover from big volumes.

[@writtenwisdom63]

Mike, how did you get all of that stuff over to Italy?

[@tyler7992]

Swam it over while holding it under his arm. Tf you think he did it?

[@aaronanthony100]

Thanks for the super fast response.

[@Jtking3000]

How do you recover so fast from Deadlifts that you can do them twice or three times a week heavy? I've always assumed from other strength coaches that there is too much local and systemic stress once you get to appreciable loads.

[@ReactiveTrainingSystems]

Let it heal. Takes time for stuff like that to heal. Send me a message and let me know what the problem was with the questions. We'll get you registered.

[@nickstory]

i think is form is spot on, and so his recovery is faster than someone with a not as spot on form. Dan green talks about having a technical max, and an absolute max. technical max is when ur highest max with perfect form, and i'm pretty sure he works with his technical max and so his recovery is faster

[@Soccasteve]

Didn't you watch the video? He was doing a full body workout. Great advice by the way Mike

[@Soccasteve]

Well that's because some workouts don't have a day off in between sessions. In another video he mentions he always pairs squat or dead movements with the bench press. Just check over his videos with commentaries I'm sure you'll find it.

[@BJJVagabond]

Whats thoughts on the bulgarian method? I'm kinda using that philosophy with my training now. I do full body everyday with rest on weekends and deadlifts on Friday.

[@wolflord06]

hey mike, first of all i would like to say i am a big fan of you. My question is in regard to overhead pressing and strongman. Have you ever trained any strongman? is there any big tips you can give towards increasing overhead strength. Thanks in advance

[@jefferylord3068]

i must be a bitch because after i squat im sore as hell for 4 to 5 days.

[@haiderrizvi8443]

Dr , can be optimal split all my hypertrophy training, based in your volume/frequency (Dr.Mike Israetel) landmarks about 5/6 days per week, 2 or 3 small sessions each day ? I workout in my home!

[@SimplyLift]

What are you thoughts on the cube method by brandon lilly?

[@naffdogga]

Do you think getting higher intensity low volume work for squats over early and back-off with volume afterwards or work up to heavy singles with volume? really appreciate the time, effort and knowledge your put into these videos Mike, Thankyou

[@DANxCHORIN]

Are you going to do any competitions in Europe?

[@brandongreen5884]

What is your take on measuring bar speed? What about Yielding Isometrics and/or extreme isometrics?

[@michaeltuchscherer9322]

I like using velocity. It's a really useful tool. Yielding isometrics are fine. I'm not familiar with extreme isometrics

[@brandongreen5884]

@@michaeltuchscherer9322 "iso-extremes" is where for example in a push-up one "pulls" downward continuously instead of just "holding"

[@TreeSmoke1999]

Mike, I have a question and would be greatly appreciative if you could answer. What exercises should I be doing to balance out all of the benching? Currently I do pull ups and face pulls but it still doesn't seem like enough as I'm anterior dominate. Should I be doing rotator cuff exercises? Band pull aparts? I want to make sure I can prevent a rotator cuff injury before it happens. Thanks for all you do, I am a huge fan and long time follower of your journey. Congrats on the move!

[@jackdowdell6684]

When in doubt, row it out

[@ReactiveTrainingSystems]

Fixed. Thanks!

[@muzimuzi]

what is your opinion on full-body sessions mike? aka bill star , texas method and others alike

[@muzimuzi]

he mentioned he trains in 4 days in the video that cant be a classic full-body with 1 day off in between the 3 working days i think hes doing a sort of a split

[@spyrosgiannios9088]

Can you explain how you peak for a meet and how your frequency changes when the intensity gets high? Or please give me a link or SOMETHING! I know the 5/3/1 that I'm doing right now will stop working in some time fom now and I want to do something more advanced next.

[@kenthemason]

How do you drop weight for a weight class

[@dawggpound26]

Mike, Hey I was wondering if you could do a video on the si joint pain. (sacroiliac joint) I recently went the the chiropractor after months of low back pain and this is what he diagnosed me with. I have a powerlifting meet in 3 weeks and its really affecting my squat. Any suggestions on relief?

[@harisnaeem6347]

Is the four day- upper lower body split workout only for advanced lifters?

[@93MarcusY]

Do you train bodyparts like biceps?

[@Andalucia90201]

What about nutrition? Surplus or maintenance?

[@aaronanthony100]

I recently suffer from left elbow tendinitis which is affecting my DL. Any advice? I tried to register on your website and got some problems with the random questions.

[@TheBearPenguin]

Do you always squat low bar?

[@TheTeddy987]

What type of monolift attachment is that?

[@MrWendellsowersiii]

It's from Texas Strength Systems I believe.

[@joepears8402]

Are these above parallel? I am just starting to get my form and these seem high, or am i just going too low?

[@16drowning]

Below parallel

[@muzimuzi]

yea i guess. either way i admire his methods and the fact hes drugfree in the sea of juice

[@babyitsromance]

Mike, I sent you an @reply on Twitter! Just seeing if you would be interested in doing an AMA on r/Weightroom on Reddit :)

[@ReactiveTrainingSystems]

Fixed, thanks!