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Advanced Hypertrophy Techniques: When and How to Use

Myo-reps, FST-7, giant sets, partials and other advanced hypertrophy techniques — what works, when to apply and mistakes to avoid.

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When it makes sense to use advanced techniques

Direct answer: Advanced hypertrophy techniques make sense in 10 to 20% of the program's total series, in intermediate and advanced levels (minimum 12 months of training), used strategically in isolators, completions or s

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Myo-reps: maximum efficiency in insulators

Total: 18 to 32 reps in a compact set.

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Partials in the elongated phase

Recent research by Pedro Larroca, Brad Schoenfeld and others suggests that the lengthening phase of the movement may have a special emphasis on hypertrophy.

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Giant series

Four or more exercises for the same group, without significant rest.

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Supersets

Two consecutive exercises without rest.

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Rest pause (simple rest-pause)

Set to RIR 0–1, 15 to 30 second pause, 3 to 5 more reps. Repeat 1 to 2 times.

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