#316: Maintenance Phases in Bodybuilding
About this episode
The episode discusses the benefits of maintenance phases in bodybuilding and their implications compared to gaining phases.
Brian, Alberto, and Brad discuss the benefits of maintenance phases, why they are sometimes superior to gaining phases, and what to consider when setting your rate-of-weight-gain goal. Why do the coaches program less intentional surpluses than they used to? What is the difference between weight maintenance and progress maintenance? Are DEXA scans helpful for programming? How do elite powerlifters put on muscle while minimizing fat gain? If you gain 30 lbs. and your dumbbell bench press goes up 15 lbs., is that progressive overload? Do the coaches ever have athletes do dreamer bulks anymore? In what situations do the coaches tend to program an intentional surplus instead of a maintenance phase? The answers to these questions and more are covered in this episode. Timestamps 0:00- Introduction 1:32- Why the coaches program less intentional surpluses than they used to 13:43- Weight maintenance vs. Progress Maintenance 19:50- When setting up a gaining phase, consider the profit margin 30:21- If you gain 30 lbs. and your dumbbell bench press goes up 15 lbs., is that progressive overload? 34:34- Do the coaches ever have athletes do dreamer bulks anymore? 39:00- Situations where the…
More episodes of 3D Muscle Journey
- #315: The Identity Trap of Bodybuilding
- #314: Training Modifications During a Diet
- #313: Diets For Crazy Schedules
Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the 3D Muscle Journey podcast page.