Ep 153: Volume vs. Intensity, RPE vs. Percentages, When to Deload, Training for Older Lifters, and More

The Absolute Strength Podcast

In this episode, I answer questions submitted from Instagram and my newsletter subscribers. Sit back, relax and enjoy!

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Questions on the show:

1- How do you design training programs for older athletes in their late 30's or early 40's?

2- Do you use the RPE scale or percentage based training for intermediate lifters?

3- How do you improve speed off the floor with sumo deadlifts?

4- Do you calculate the volume lifted for all of your programs, or do you simply increase intensity over time?

5- If you had to pick one, what is more important - consistency in your diet or training?

6- What is the peak age performance wise of a strength athlete?

7- Thoughts on training volume vs. intensity for the best way to increase strength?

8- What are some tips for building a big chest?

9- Do you ever do any hypertrophy training? Or, do all of the gains come from powerlifting?

10- How do you know when you're approaching your genetic potential/limit as a strength athlete? Or, is there even such a thing as a genetic ceiling?

11- Do you believe in bodyweight set points? If so, how do you set one after losing weight?

12- Do you always program deloads every 4 weeks or no? Also, what are your thoughts on peaking for a beginner lifter?

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