
A deep dive into the science of muscle growth. Hosted by Chris Beardsley and Jake Doleschal, this podcast explores hypertrophy training through the lens of pre-steroid era bodybuilding and modern muscle physiology.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 48 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | FitnessHealth & Fitness | |||

In this episode of Hypertrophy Past & Present, Jake and Chris break down what fatigue actually is, and why most lifters misunderstand it. The episode begins with a deep dive into a late Silver Era full body program from Joe Abenda, before expanding i... more
In this episode of Hypertrophy Past & Present, Jake and Chris break down what the “perfect” workout actually looks like. The episode begins with a deep dive into a pre-steroid era full body program from Arthur Jones, before expanding into a framework... more
In this episode of Hypertrophy Past & Present, Jake and Chris tackle the question everyone wants to know - how fast can you actually progress? The episode begins with a deep dive into a golden era beginner program from Frank Zane, before exploring th... more
In this episode of Hypertrophy Past & Present, Jake and Chris break down an often misunderstood programming question: how does full body training twice per week compare to an upper/lower split performed four times per week? The episode begins with a ... more
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The show is very informative for someone like me who is not a bodybuilder but looking to gain muscle mass naturally without drugs. The discussions on fatigue management and the implications for programming have been especially useful.
‘Great minds think alike’ Chris and Jake are passionate about this topic and that makes it easy listening! They give fascinating insight into bodybuilding from the past, whilst also offering practical advice on how this can apply to our modern training.
This podcast is awesome and super interesting- I follow this guys advice and have broke through plateaus just from changing a few principles.
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A meticulous, science-driven show that analyzes hypertrophy through historical and modern lenses, blending pre-steroid era bodybuilding insights with contemporary muscle physiology. Episodes routinely dissect training concepts such as periodization, exercise selection, fatigue, protein synthesis, and recovery, often comparing old-school routines to current research. The conversation is anchored by two hosts who intertwine science with practical coaching perspectives, offering actionable takeaways for listeners ranging from fitness enthusiasts to coaches and trainers. A standout aspect is the thorough integration of historical eras with modern physiology, plus the use of concrete examples and studies to frame training decisions. The format i... more
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Hypertrophy Past and Present launched a year ago and published 48 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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