Periodization for Bodybuilding: Planning Your Progress
Posted: Fri Jan 10, 2025 12:00 am
Are you planning your training in phases? Consider periodization.
Periodization involves systematically varying training variables over time to optimize progress and prevent plateaus:
Periodization involves systematically varying training variables over time to optimize progress and prevent plateaus:
- Macrocycles: Long-term plans (e.g., a year)
- Mesocycles: Medium-term blocks (e.g., 4-6 weeks of hypertrophy)
- Microcycles: Short-term weekly training cycles
How do you plan your training cycles?"Structure brings consistent, predictable gains."