021 Why Counting “Half Sets” for Secondary Muscles Doesn't Make Sense
Hypertrophy Past and Present · Chris Beardsley and Jake Doleschal
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Show Notes
In this episode of Hypertrophy: Past and Present, Jake and Chris break down Dick DuBois’ 1954 full-body routine (and we finally have some pull-ups!). They then tackle the “half-set” myth, why counting half sets for secondary muscles make any sense and how to adjust multi joint exercises to bias growth in a particular muscle.
Key topics include:
• Dick DuBois’ 1954 full-body plan
• The “Half-Set” problem
• Damage in secondary muscles
• Using multi joint exercises in beginner vs advanced lifters