Programming Macro, Meso, and Microcycles Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash Barbell Shrugged #577
Barbell Shrugged
Doug Larson
4.7 • 2.8K Ratings
🗓️ 17 May 2021
⏱️ 64 minutes
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Summary
In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged:
- How long should a macro cycle be?
- How long should each training block focus on a specific goal
- How do weekly cycles play into a full training program
- How to fluctuate intensity in your programming
- The benefits to long and short term goal setting
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Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | Shrugged family, this week on Barbell Shrug, we are talking about programming macro meso and micro cycles inside this episode. |
| 0:08.0 | You will learn how long a macro cycle should be, how long each training block should focus on specific goals, how weekly cycles play into a full training program, how to fluctuate intensity and volume in your programming, and the benefits of long and short term goal setting. |
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