Uploaded November 2017 | Updated September 2026, 12 minutes ago
In this episode, Eric, Hani, Chris, and Joe answer a variety of training and nutrition questions.
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02:17 What factors play into a lifter having the ability to improve as they age?
07:50 How much room does programming have for growth? At what point will there be nothing left to learn?
13:56 How do you manage percentage volume increases each week for different sized lifters, such as 110lb female vs 300lb male?
17:08 How should peaking be done for a light lifter vs heavy lifter?
19:27 How do you handle programming for dual athletes if they are bodybuilders and powerlifters?
23:39 What factors are considered in off-season/hypertrophy blocks and how much specificity should be included?
27:03 What do you think of putting a slow progressing lifter on a 12-week hypertrophy cycle and then peaking right from that?
29:47 Pros and cons of multiple sets with low RPE vs fewer sets higher RPE?
33:03 Do you think there is a point at which a lifter should accept their weaknesses due to limb lengths and just focus on their strengths?
37:45 How do you understand whether your levers are better for pulling conventional or sumo?
40:00 Do you think it's better to do a top-down sumo setup with a static start or go with hips high and then swing down?
43:08 After a successful lean bulk, should one cut back to the nearest weight class or continue building strength?
45:24 Is there an optimal bodyfat level for strength?
51:05 What are your thoughts on what to do with the diet if you're near the top of a weight class but softish?
54:01 What methods would you use to drop the last 2% of bodyweight when making weight?
54:25 Would you consider dropping a significant amount of weight before a long-term gain phase?
56:42 How to manage knee pain in squatting?
1:00:07 Can the TSA 9-Week Program be used for off-season and repeated for a few cycles?
1:00:58 What squat style is more appropriate for strength, hip dominant or knees forward?
1:03:43 Keto, yay or nay?
1:05:52 If wearing a belt is uncomfortable or someone feels stronger without it, do you force them to wear one?
1:08:25 There are 2 controlled groups, both only sleep for 2 hours. After ten hours, one group is able to eat but not sleep for the rest of the day, and one group is able to sleep but not eat for the rest of the day. Who's going to feel better?
1:10:06 When you experience struggles with a certain lift where performance is down, what are some ways to address it?
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In this episode, Eric, Hani, Chris, and Joe answer a variety of training and nutrition questions.
The Strength Athlete Podcast is brought to you by SBD USA.
SBD-USA.com
Follow us on Instagram:
Eric Bodhorn - @eric_tsa
Hani Jazayrli - @hani_tsa
Chris Aydin - @aydin_tsa
Joe Stanek - @joe_tsa
02:17 What factors play into a lifter having the ability to improve as they age?
07:50 How much room does programming have for growth? At what point will there be nothing left to learn?
13:56 How do you manage percentage volume increases each week for different sized lifters, such as 110lb female vs 300lb male?
17:08 How should peaking be done for a light lifter vs heavy lifter?
19:27 How do you handle programming for dual athletes if they are bodybuilders and powerlifters?
23:39 What factors are considered in off-season/hypertrophy blocks and how much specificity should be included?
27:03 What do you think of putting a slow progressing lifter on a 12-week hypertrophy cycle and then peaking right from that?
29:47 Pros and cons of multiple sets with low RPE vs fewer sets higher RPE?
33:03 Do you think there is a point at which a lifter should accept their weaknesses due to limb lengths and just focus on their strengths?
37:45 How do you understand whether your levers are better for pulling conventional or sumo?
40:00 Do you think it's better to do a top-down sumo setup with a static start or go with hips high and then swing down?
43:08 After a successful lean bulk, should one cut back to the nearest weight class or continue building strength?
45:24 Is there an optimal bodyfat level for strength?
51:05 What are your thoughts on what to do with the diet if you're near the top of a weight class but softish?
54:01 What methods would you use to drop the last 2% of bodyweight when making weight?
54:25 Would you consider dropping a significant amount of weight before a long-term gain phase?
56:42 How to manage knee pain in squatting?
1:00:07 Can the TSA 9-Week Program be used for off-season and repeated for a few cycles?
1:00:58 What squat style is more appropriate for strength, hip dominant or knees forward?
1:03:43 Keto, yay or nay?
1:05:52 If wearing a belt is uncomfortable or someone feels stronger without it, do you force them to wear one?
1:08:25 There are 2 controlled groups, both only sleep for 2 hours. After ten hours, one group is able to eat but not sleep for the rest of the day, and one group is able to sleep but not eat for the rest of the day. Who's going to feel better?
1:10:06 When you experience struggles with a certain lift where performance is down, what are some ways to address it?
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Coaching and Prep:
thestrengthathlete.com
Sponsors:
Citadel Nutrition
Top Strength
SBD Apparel
Barbell Brigade
3D Muscle Journey
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