In this multi-part installment about Doug Brignole’s training evolution, I’ve mentioned how it influenced my workouts and how our ideas were rapidly converging before his death in October 2022. One of his final conclusions… [Read more…]
Mr. America Doug Brignole’s Training, Part 15
Over the past multi-part series, you’ve seen biomechanics expert and Drug-Free Mr. Universe Doug Brignole “think out loud,” so to speak, on hypertrophy training through my correspondence with him…
In addition, I’ve added my analysis and two cents regarding how best to achieve optimal growth with the most efficient workouts possible. [Read more…]
Mass Mantra #80
Here’s another quote from Drug-Free Mr. Universe and biomechanics expert Doug Brignole, this time on the ideal exercises… [Read more…]
Mr. America Doug Brignole’s Training, Part 14
The research suggests that, on average, a muscle recovers from a workout after 48 hours, or two days. But, as Doug observed… [Read more…]
Mr. America Doug Brignole’s Training, Part 13
Doug had an interesting take on recovery and growth after a workout, something I totally agree with: 48 hours, or two days, is usually not enough… [Read more…]
Mr. America Doug Brignole’s Training, Part 12
Here are some random thoughts from Doug on the “zen” of training—from our correspondence and discussions… [Read more…]
Mr. America Doug Brignole’s Training, Part 11
Doug found higher reps to be much more productive than lower reps, as you’ve seen from his 3-set approach: 30, 20, 12 reps.
This runs counter to much of what hypertrophy researcher Chris Beardsley recommends. Doug’s observations were about himself after decades of training experience, not a blanket recommendation for everyone: [Read more…]
Mr. America Doug Brignole’s Training, Part 10
I want to circle back to add-on exercises you can use after the ideal. Doug did not think they were mandatory, or in most cases even necessary… [Read more…]
Mr. America Doug Brignole’s Training, Part 9
Researcher Chris Beardsley contends that short rests between sets can blunt the central nervous system…
In other words, you can’t reach as many high-threshold motor units on the next set or sets after only a rest of 1 minute vs. 3 minutes… [Read more…]
Mr. America Doug Brignole’s Training, Part 8
Is the ideal exercise all you need to fully stimulate a target muscle? Doug said absolutely—but he never convinced me. [Read more…]
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