Wits & Weights | Evidence-Based Fitness & Nutrition for Lifters Over 40 Ep 159: Change How You "Train Hard" Forever with Natural Bodybuilder Steve Hall
Mar 29, 2024
01:03:22
What does it mean to "train hard"? Is it training to failure, progressive overload, intensity, something else? Find out the answers in today's episode.
Today, Steve Hall, the founder of Revive Stronger, a seasoned natural bodybuilder and podcast host, shares his expertise on essential training principles. Philip (@witsandweights) invited him to the show to share his insights on what it means to "train hard" and how to apply scientific research to your training effectively. They discussed reps in reserve (RIR), proximity to failure, minimum effective volume for muscle growth, and more.
Steve's journey in the fitness world began after a near-death experience at the age of 20 where he suffered a severe head injury. During his recovery, he discovered bodybuilding, which helped him regain control of his life and ignited his passion for self-improvement.
With over a decade of gym experience and years of coaching experience, Steve has definitely made a name for himself in the world of natural bodybuilding, placing second at the WNBF World finals in 2021. Steve's approach to training and nutrition is grounded in the latest scientific research, which he combines with extensive practical knowledge to help his clients achieve outstanding results.
Today, you’ll learn all about:
3:19 The link between bodybuilding and personal values
8:16 "Training hard" for hypertrophy
13:56 RIR and proximity to failure vs. other hypertrophy principles
19:20 Assessing repetition ranges
28:42 Applying research findings to individual training
39:43 Assessing and optimizing individual response to training
44:52 Full Range of Motion (ROM) vs. partial reps
52:22 Developing personal heuristics for effective training
59:39 The question Steve wished Philip had asked
1:01:35 Where to find Steve
1:02:20 Outro
Episode resources:
Today, Steve Hall, the founder of Revive Stronger, a seasoned natural bodybuilder and podcast host, shares his expertise on essential training principles. Philip (@witsandweights) invited him to the show to share his insights on what it means to "train hard" and how to apply scientific research to your training effectively. They discussed reps in reserve (RIR), proximity to failure, minimum effective volume for muscle growth, and more.
Steve's journey in the fitness world began after a near-death experience at the age of 20 where he suffered a severe head injury. During his recovery, he discovered bodybuilding, which helped him regain control of his life and ignited his passion for self-improvement.
With over a decade of gym experience and years of coaching experience, Steve has definitely made a name for himself in the world of natural bodybuilding, placing second at the WNBF World finals in 2021. Steve's approach to training and nutrition is grounded in the latest scientific research, which he combines with extensive practical knowledge to help his clients achieve outstanding results.
Today, you’ll learn all about:
3:19 The link between bodybuilding and personal values
8:16 "Training hard" for hypertrophy
13:56 RIR and proximity to failure vs. other hypertrophy principles
19:20 Assessing repetition ranges
28:42 Applying research findings to individual training
39:43 Assessing and optimizing individual response to training
44:52 Full Range of Motion (ROM) vs. partial reps
52:22 Developing personal heuristics for effective training
59:39 The question Steve wished Philip had asked
1:01:35 Where to find Steve
1:02:20 Outro
Episode resources:
- Steve’s coaching and podcast website: revivestronger.com
- IG: @revivestronger
- The Improvement Season Podcast
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