Loading is one of the most important variables in strength training, yet most coaches and lifters misunderstand how to apply it.
In this episode, we break down what proper loading actually looks like, from session structure to long-term progression. We cover RM-based loading, step loading, complex rep schemes, and why poor load selection leads to stalled progress.
If you’re not tracking, adjusting, and applying load with intent, you’re not truly training.
0:00 Introduction0:20 Why Loading is Crucial0:57 Episode Overview1:49 Loading Science & Research7:08 One RM Continuum Explained8:19 RM Loads Breakdown12:57 Importance of Tracking15:34 Session Loading Overview19:40 Step Loading30:00 Complex Rep Schemes36:05 Buffers40:56 B Series & Assistance Exercises48:33 Remedial Exercise Loading52:27 Metabolic-Based Training Methods
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