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I think an issue some of the guys are having a misunderstanding about is hypertrophy VS bodybuilding. I consider myself competent in providing advice on the first topic but somewhat less so on the...

I stand by my advice. I might also reminds you that I've been coaching people for longer than you've been alive. Also I am not a powerlifter, nor do I coach powerlifters

Well all programs have both negative and positive attributes relative to your desired outcome. My issue with this setup involves two negatives:

1) Performing a lifting pattern only once per week...

The progression strategy is sound but too many exercises for a single session

Give me an example of a split you like and I'll tell you if I have an issue with it. BTW I don't believe you should be nearly crippled after a training session

It's been quite a while since I've looked at HST. I like Bryan and he knows his stuff, however I seem to remember HST involving a lot of machine work, which I do not advocate.*

Id squat and bench perhaps 2x/wk. Maybe one big set of 5 on day 1, and 3x5 on day two. Increase load by about 5 pounds each week until you stall.

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I think it would be difficult to mount an argument that the "paleo" approach is not a healthy way to eat, and almost anyone who does it will lose bodyfat.

This is potentially a complex question, but there is a fairly simple answer: for each application of stress (training bout) there is a stress/recovery curve- ideally you should time the second...

I haven't looked at 531 in while but I remember thinking that it was a solid program

Bogus, if you're using "traditional" EDT, I prefer to see between 50-70 reps per 15-minute time period. If you're significantly higher than that, I'd use additional loads

Sorry boat, I was sure I'd replied to this.

I like sprinting and lifting same day, and ideally same session, in that order. This leaves "true" rest days in between training session.

I like your...

I have this concept that you should be able to get a max of 14 sets, but a minimum of 7. Therefore, if the load does not permit at leasy 7 sets, it's too heavy. If it permits 14 sets, it's too light....

The use of machine-based, single-joint, slow tempo training is more prevalent in the bodybuilding community than it is in the powerlifting community

I would train as per my suggestions in this column until you weigh perhaps 225 or more. After that, when it comes to developing shape, symmetry, striations, etc., You've gotta find another expert :-)

I like the "train like a powerlifter and eat like a bodybuilder" analogy. I wouldn't suggest training exactly like a powerlifter (as if there was such a singular thing), but you've gotta do squats,...

Young people looking for advice might be better served learning how to perform athletic, functional movements as opposed to learning machine-based and/or single-joint movements performed with slow...

There are many, but the programming isn't nearly as important as having a good feedback system (coach, video, etc) so that you can improve your mechanics. I'd find a local weightlifting coach if...

This is my column, the question was put to me, and the question related to maximum hypertrophy, not bodybuilding