The 6-Week Metabolic Cycle
Following the 7-week strength cycle, we move directly into a 6-week “Metabolic” phase, starting with the typical Introduction/Deload week. After a strength cycle, work capacity is lower. This is a result of the lower reps and less time under tension, meaning less...
The 7-Week Strength Cycle
Let’s Get Strong! This 7-week cycle strength cycle is part of the larger periodization model we follow at Evolved throughout the year, where we primarily train in hypertrophy, and then venture into strength and metabolic every 9 months or so. The main focus of...
The COMPOUND-ISOLATION Training Cycle
The Compound-Isolation Supersets Cycle The general philosophy applied to Evolved programming across the board can be seen in the blog about lengthened overload. The general principles discussed there will apply to this cycle, as well. Beyond the general principles...
The Pre-Exhaust Training Cycle
The general philosophy applied to Evolved programming across the board can be seen in the blog about lengthened overload. The general principles discussed there will apply to this cycle, as well. However, there are a few big differences. For one, this current cycle is...
The Lengthened ROM + Partials Cycle
Alright, the science continues to pile on with support for training exercises at “long muscle lengths.” There are now 7+ studies in the last few years that all have demonstrated an advantage to training in this manner. At Evolved, we were on top of this a year ago,...Recent Posts
Linear Periodization Enhanced for Strength AND Hypertrophy
Linear Periodization (LP) is the original approach to periodizing training. It is the basis for so many other periodization models, …
The 6-Week Metabolic Cycle
Following the 7-week strength cycle, we move directly into a 6-week “Metabolic” phase, starting with the typical Introduction/Deload week. After …
The 7-Week Strength Cycle
Let’s Get Strong! This 7-week cycle strength cycle is part of the larger periodization model we follow at Evolved throughout …