Hypertrophy Past and Present

In this episode of Hypertrophy: Past & Present, Jake and Chris discuss Silver-Era author Peary Rader’s “training as you get older” guidelines and dive into how to construct a modern, physiology-led template for older lifters.

Key topics include:
  • Why recovery, not “low stimulus sensitivity” likely limits muscle growth in older lifters
  • Intra-session fatigue control in older lifters
  • Programming for older lifters: volume, RIR, exercise selection, frequency
  • Isometrics for older lifters

What is Hypertrophy Past and Present?

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.