Summary

In this conversation, Craig Turner and Justin Rey discuss (rant about) the misconceptions surrounding bodybuilding training and its application to athletes. They explore the principles of bodybuilding that can enhance athletic performance, the structure of effective workout programs, and the balance between volume and intensity in training. The discussion emphasizes the importance of training to failure and the need for athletes to adapt their training to their specific sports requirements.

Takeaways:

Bodybuilding training misconceptions often revolve around volume.

Athletes should use bodybuilding principles without aiming to look like bodybuilders.

Training to failure can be beneficial for athletes.

Volume in training can be a double-edged sword; it must be balanced with intensity.

Exercise selection is crucial for effective athlete training programs.

Plyometrics are essential for athletes but not for bodybuilders.

Understanding the relationship between size and strength is key.

Individualization in programming is important for athlete development.

Using failure as a proxy can simplify tracking progress.

Volume can be strategically included in training without overtraining.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Episode Format

00:37 Rant on Bodybuilding Training for Athletes

05:23 Designing a Total Body Workout for Athletes

11:11 Principles of Training to Failure

16:19 Volume and Its Role in Training

21:01 Summary Statements

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