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The Mind Muscle Connection
How Long Should a Training Cycle Be for Muscle Growth? | Ep 728
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Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!
In this episode, I’m breaking down How Long Should A Training Cycle Be For Muscle Growth
I go into how long a training cycle should last, why constantly changing exercises can hold you back, and how to balance consistency with keeping things fresh. I also cover deloads, when they make sense, and how to adjust your program without losing progress.
If you’ve ever felt stuck in your training or unsure when to switch things up, this episode will give you a clearer way to approach it.
Let’s talk about:
- Introduction
- Why Training Cycles Matter
- Problems With Changing Exercises Too Often
- Why Progressive Overload Needs Structure
- Psychological refresh
- Balancing Science vs Motivation
- Optimal length of a training cycle
- Shorter phases
- Deload vs No Deload
- Signs It’s Time to Change Your Program
- How Long to Keep Exercises
- Takeaways
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