Renaissance Periodization: What RP Actually Gets Right
RP's MEV/MRV model is the most useful hypertrophy concept of the past decade. The rest of the brand is less interesting than the math behind it.
Hypertrophy
Push/Pull/Legs vs Upper/Lower: Which Split Wins
PPL at six days a week out-assumes most lifters' recovery. Upper/lower at four days hits the same frequency per muscle with better sustainability.
The Case Against Failure Training (For Most Sets)
Training every set to failure triples the fatigue cost for a marginal stimulus bump. Save RPE 10 for the last set of the last exercise.
Hypertrophy vs Strength: You Can Train for Both, Just Not Equally
Hypertrophy and strength aren't rival goals — they share infrastructure. Concurrent training works if you pick one primary and accept the trade.
5x5 vs 3x10: Which Rep Range Builds More Muscle
At matched volume, 5x5 and 3x10 produce similar hypertrophy. The choice is about recovery demand, joint stress, and what you can actually stick to.
Progressive Overload Explained: The One Principle That Drives Everything
Progressive overload isn't a hack — it's the mechanism behind every effective program. Track it or you're not progressing.