High-Frequency Observations I've determined that a well-designed, high-frequency training plan is the most efficacious route to maximum hypertrophy. I devised this maxim based on my personal observations; my work with trainees on all levels of the fitness spectrum; and an overall vision of the evolution of hypertrophy training based on skeletal muscle research.
Indeed, the lats of Olympic gymnasts, the thighs of speed skaters, the calves of soccer players, the upper backs of lumberjacks, and the forearms of mechanics have effectively demonstrated that the key to accelerated hypertrophy fits within high-frequency plans. In case you didn't thoroughly understand my examples, all of the aforementioned people train the respective musculature with a very high frequency — a frequency that few trainers, coaches, and writers dare recommend.
So where does that leave us? We've determined that the old bodybuilding magazines have led us astray since the published programs were often excessive and poorly structured. Furthermore, the issues of genetics and drugs played an important role. As such, those who weren't created from a superior gene pool (or those who didn't want to spend their weekends in Tijuana) were left with excessive room in their shirt sleeves. So, how do we design a high-frequency plan that actually works for trainees from all walks of life?
The answer is evident when we consider the superior muscular development of the aforementioned ring gymnasts, speed skaters, etc. These people all have the following in common with respect to the mentioned musculature:
1. They built up their capacity to withstand high-frequency training by training through soreness.
2. They don't reach high levels of intensity (failure) on a frequent basis.
3. Their high-frequency training was limited to a few, specific body parts.
4. Their movement patterns constantly changed.