30 Seconds Summary“Well, it works for him.”
- Criticism and support are common when lifters share their training techniques online, often defended by 'well, it works for him.'
- Basic human anatomy and physiology suggest that what works for one person could work for another, with adjustments for individual needs and potential injuries.
- Pro bodybuilders often reached their size through fundamental exercises like full-range compound movements, not necessarily through the unusual techniques seen online.
- Specific adaptations, such as modified exercises due to past injuries or genetic differences, can make certain techniques effective for some but not necessarily for others.
- The 'well, it works for him' argument should be scrutinized: validate if the technique adheres to basic training principles or if it's tailored to specific, meaningful variations.
- Blindly copying a technique without understanding its basis or alignment with one's own conditions can be ineffective or harmful.
- Even top athletes might achieve more if they avoided suboptimal or unorthodox methods.
Renaissance Periodization
Dr. Mike Israetel, Co-founder and Chief Sport Scientist
