UNIVERSITY Hypertrophy Training Needs Analysis The Lesson Needs Analysis Adherence Sustainability Enjoyment Current Training Review Assessment and Needs Analysis What you need as a competitor? *look at stage pics and judge feedback • More overall size • Weak body parts • Smaller waist What is your training level? • Beginner: Brand new to training • Novice: Still able to progress most training loads week to week • Intermediate: Able to progress most training loads month to month • Advanced: Progression in loads over months or mesocycles Assessment and Needs Analysis Sustainable and Enjoyable Verse Optimal How many days per week can you train? How many hours can you spend training per day? What is your gym access like? Any injuries or limitations to training? Exercises you connect well with and enjoy? Exercise you don’t connect well with and dislike? Is there flexibility in your training? Assessment and Needs Analysis Current Program Are you progressing in strength and performance? Assess the quality of tension stimulus: What is your current training set volume per muscle group? What is the quality (execution, cadence) of that set? Is there junk volume? Is the exercise order and selection match the needs? What is your Perceived Recovery Status Score 1-10 on this current training? Example Case John Jewett -needs more back size, strong leg development -advanced level -Can train day per week for hours -Fully equipped gym -torn rectus femoris avoids lunges, lacks shoulder mobility no OHP - Currently Push, Pull, off, legs, off 8-12 sets per muscle group per week - Enjoys Hammer Strength pressing machines and Leg press, etc - Per set stimulus high - Progressing month to month, PRS 8-10 Does the current plan meet the needs? Lesson Review Assess the needs and goals of the athlete Make the plan sustainable and enjoyable Review the current limitations for the athlete Review the current training plan Next Lets program volume, intensity and frequency for hypertrophy training ...The Lesson Needs Analysis Adherence Sustainability Enjoyment Current Training Review Assessment and Needs Analysis What you need as a competitor? *look at... waist What is your training level? • Beginner: Brand new to training • Novice: Still able to progress most training loads week to week • Intermediate: Able to progress most training loads month... limitations to training? Exercises you connect well with and enjoy? Exercise you don’t connect well with and dislike? Is there flexibility in your training? Assessment and Needs Analysis Current