In this episode of Between 2 Racks, we break down some of the training trends circulating through the fitness industry and give our real, practical perspective on each one. From lengthened partials to failure-focused methods, science-based exercise selection, warm-up minimalism, machine only lifting, and tech driven training, we discuss where these ideas fit, where they fall short, and how coaches can apply them without losing sight of what actually drives progress.
You will hear why trends often take a good idea too far, why the industry swings from one extreme to the next, and how to evaluate a method through the lens of long term strength, movement skill, and sustainable development. We also talk about the difference between useful tools and unnecessary noise, how training context shapes decision making, and why the best programs blend principles instead of chasing the next hot concept.
If you coach clients or train yourself, this episode gives you the clarity needed to understand which trends deserve attention, which ones are misunderstood, and how to stay grounded in what truly builds strength.
00:00 Introduction & Overview
00:38 Lengthened Partials & Long Muscle Length Training
12:00 Training to Failure & Beyond Failure Methods
27:43 Science-Based Exercise Selection
33:14 Skipping Warmups
38:09 Tech-Driven Training (Wearables, Data Tools)
49:25 Machine-Only Training
52:49 Wrap-Up: Context, Nuance, and Middle Ground
54:26 Final Thoughts & Outro
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