Dr. Mike Israetel published a very popular article entitled Training Volume Landmarks for Rennaisance Periodization.
A summary of the article is below, though reading the article in its entirety is recommended. [Read more…]
Hypertrophy Workout Programs & Routines
These are workout programs that have hypertrophy as one of their primary training goals.
- PHUL Workout Routine
- PHAT Workout Routine
- Mike Israetel Hypertrophy Workout Routine
- Hypertrophy Specific Training (HST) Routine
- Brogains 10 Week Powerbuilding Program
- Metallicadpa 6 Day PPL (aka Reddit PPL)
The full list of hypertrophy programs is available below.
What is hypertrophy?
Hypertrophy is the enlargement of tissue (like muscle) from the growth of its component cells. In the context of lifting weights, hypertrophy is a fancy way of saying getting bigger, jacked, yoked, or whatever your favorite slang term for muscular is.
Are hypertrophy programs just for bodybuilders?
Hypertrophy is not just for bodybuilders, though they certainly care about it too. Hypertrophy is an important part of training for any athlete that cares about getting stronger, including powerlifters and other strength training sports.
What causes hypertrophy?
In a very basic sense, muscular hypertrophy is caused by microtrauma to the muscle fibers, or tiny tears. Higher volume workouts tends to cause more microtrauma, leading to more growth in muscle size as the body overcompensates while repairing the torn muscles via protein synthesis.
BarBend 10 Week Powerbuilding Program
The BarBend 10-week powerbuilding program was designed with the expertise of BarBend’s Fitness Editor Jake Boly MS CSCS, and is a program that was created in partnership with Gravitus mobile app. [Read more…]
FST-7 Workout Program & Spreadsheet
FST-7 (aka Fascia Stretch Training) is a bodybuilding workout routine designed to induce maximal hypertrophy by stretching the fascia, which is connective tissue in the body that separates muscle from skin. Fascia is one of the factors that determines the potential size of a muscle, so by stretching it, it creates the most physical opportunity for the muscle to grow. [Read more…]
“Next Level” Linear Progression Strength Program (Brian Alsruhe)
This is a linear progression strength program from Brian Alsruhe. It is the “next level” continuation of the linear progression programming video that he originally published in 2016 (video below). [Read more…]
Ivysaur 3 Week Intermediate Aesthetic Workout Routine
A progression from the recommended Ivysaur 4-4-8 Beginner Strength Program, the Ivysaur intermediate aesthetic program is a 5 day per week linear progression hypertrophy program. On it, you’ll be adding weight to your lifts every 3 weeks. [Read more…]
The Famous Reddit PPL Program Spreadsheet (Improved)
9/14/19 Edit: Fixed a whole bunch of errors on the spreadsheet. It works as expected now. 
If you happen to see anything else, please let me know on the feedback form. Thanks to the person who used the form to let me know!
The 6 day PPL program known as the “Reddit PPL” or “Metallicadpa PPL” is a great workout routine for those looking to increase strength and gain size. Several different spreadsheets have been created for this program, which I go into a bit below. I’m bringing forth a new and improved version here after being frustrated by the shortcomings of past efforts. [Read more…]
Starscream: 12 Week Hypertrophy Program (5 Day)
Starscream is the brainchild of /u/benchpauper, who concocted such popular spreadsheets as the MEGAZORD hybrid strength program. [Read more…]