Show notes
Eric, Brad, and Alberto discuss what a taper is, why they work, and how to run one.What is the difference between a deload and a taper? How do you adjust volume and intensity during a taper? What do the coaches take into consideration when setting up an athlete's taper? Do the coaches ever taper lifts differently and if so, how? What percentage increase in strength does a good taper typically result in? Why is it helpful for physique athletes to understand the concepts discussed in this episode?The answers to these questions, plus many more are covered in this conversation.Timestamps0:00- Introduction7:57- How to approach training the week after a meet14:15- A deload is a stop. A taper is a step backwards25:03- The dose-response relationship in regard to heavy sets and strength28:37- How to adjust volume and intensity during a taper52:36- Tapering lifts differently1:03:42- How does this conversation apply to physique athletes1:12:17- Final thoughtsSelected Links From This EpisodeVault VIP Membership- https://www.3dmjvault.com/bundles/vip3DMJ Podcast Ep. #103: Overtraining & Overreaching- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyxW9EMCCEE&t=2sIron Culture Podcast Ep. #115: Tapering For Strength: What You Probably Don’t Know- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEPIDoPZYZUTHANK YOU FOR LISTENING TO OUR SHOWOver 95% of what Team 3DMJ publishes is completely free to the public. If you enjoy this podcast, our articles, our videos, or our courses, please consider becoming a patron of our work.Donate as little as $1 per month at this link : https://www.patreon.com/team3dmjTo be notified of future episodes, please feel free to sign up for our email list newsletter here – https://3dmusclejourney.com/newsletter/The post #186: Tapering for Max Strength appeared first on 3D Muscle Journey.
