If you are trying to build muscle, increase your strength, and lose fat all at the same time, you are likely failing at all three. As the saying goes: "The man who chases two rabbits doesn't eat".

In this presentation from my private mentorship group, I break down the exact science of Periodization. I explain the difference between programing for Performance (Powerlifting, Sports) versus programing for Aesthetics (Bodybuilding), and why you must sequence your training phases correctly to avoid plateauing.

I review traditional models like Tudor Bompa's 3-phase system (Accumulation, Transmutation, Realization) and share my own practical 5-Step Model for beginners to elite athletes: Learn to Move, Build Work Capacity, Hypertrophy, Strength, and Peaking.

Whether you need a 16-week plan to step on stage or just want to finally understand how many sets and reps you should be doing, this masterclass has you covered.

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https://taap.it/coachingytTimestamps:

00:00 – Intro: Periodization for Performance vs. Aesthetics
03:07 – What is Periodization? (And why most people do it wrong)
05:07 – The "Two Rabbits" Rule: Why you can't train everything at once
07:05 – Performance Goals vs. Body Composition Goals
16:04 – Tudor Bompa’s Model: Accumulation, Transmutation, & Realization
17:29 – Should you change your program every 4 weeks?
24:08 – My 5-Step Periodization Model Explained
25:26 – Step 1: Learn to Move (The 4 Fundamental Patterns)
28:50 – Step 2: Building Work Capacity and Pain Tolerance
30:26 – Step 3: Hypertrophy (How many sets do you actually need?)
38:33 – Step 4: Strength (80%+ Loads and Conjugate principles)
40:48 – Step 5: The Peaking Phase (Maximizing specific performance)
44:05 – Case Study: How Australia's best bodybuilder periodizes his training