014 Training Frequency - What the long-term studies actually show

In this episode of Hypertrophy: Past and Present, Jake and Chris explore the lesser-known silver-era bodybuilder Floyd Page’s 1952 full-body routine before unpacking the topic of training frequency, long-term training studies, and physiological models.Key topics include:Floyd Page’s 1952 “favourite routine” and its historical contextThe non-linear dose-response of sets and why frequency changes the outcomePhysiological models vs. long-term training study dataWhat the Currier (2023) network meta-analysis really showsWhy three times per week consistently beats once per week, and where two times fits inThe role of models in filling research gaps and guiding practical programmingHow to navigate conflicting information