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Program Design

Episode recaps from The C3Method Podcast about program design.

How Rob writes training programs: universal program design for any goal, training volume, upper/lower splits, training frequency, intensity techniques, and why a customized plan beats a generic one.

6 episode recaps
Training
Ep. 2356

How to Write a Training Program for Any Fitness Goal

Here's a question that stumps most gym-goers and even a lot of trainers: what actually goes into a training program, and in what order? Most people just throw exercises at a wall — some…

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Training
Ep. 2354

Why Working Harder Stops Working: The Case for Customized Programming

Hit a plateau despite giving 100% effort? Learn why customized programming — not more hard work — is the key to breaking through fitness plateaus.

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Training
Ep. 2324

Why Your Fitness Program Should Be Unique to You

You've downloaded the program. You've followed the plan. You've put in the work — and still, something isn't clicking. The scale isn't moving, the lifts aren't going up, and that…

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Nutrition
Ep. 2310

Carbs, Rice, and Workout Splits: Q&A with Rob Polenik

You've probably heard it a hundred times: eat carbs before training to perform, and eat carbs after training to grow. But what happens when your schedule doesn't cooperate? What if you…

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Training
Ep. 2297

Best Training Volume for Muscle Growth: 10 Factors That Matter

If you've ever typed "best training volume for muscle growth" into Google, you've probably landed on a study saying you need 10-20 sets per muscle group per week. Maybe another one says 6…

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Nutrition
Ep. 2268

How to Hit Your Protein Target Without Exceeding Calories

You've tracked your food all day, you're staring at your app, and you're already at the top of your calorie range — but your protein target is still 30 grams away. Do you push through and…

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