There is not a “one size fits all” approach to training for hypertrophy, nor any other training goals for that matter. I have seen people in the gym doing the same program as their friends, or finding some program off the internet that another 20,000 people are using too many times. Individualisation is key when it comes to training for hypertrophy.
I’ll use the sport of bodybuilding as an example. Genetics play a major role in bodybuilding. Someone’s strength can be another’s weakness. If you are constantly training using another persons program, then you are never going to find and attack your weaknesses. If you have small biceps, why wouldn’t you train your biceps more frequently within a week rather then training chest 4 times a week? Your body is your body. What works for someone else might not work for you. Just as whatever exercise selection you utilise may not be the best exercise selection for someone else.
The human body is very complex, so we need to figure out what does and doesn’t work for us individually. Once you do, then you can develop a program that is best suited to your genetic make up and focus on building the physique you want.
Be specific with your goals, understand your body and take the time to figure out what best suits you, what your strengths are and what your weaknesses are. It’s a marathon, not a sprint. Building a physique takes time and effort. Work hard, stay disciplined and be consistent with your efforts. Your body will adapt and grow as long as you are providing it with what it requires most.
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