Where Optimal Meets Practical

← Where Optimal Meets Practical7 apr · 59 min

290: Bryan Boorstein - Does your training split actually matter?

290: Bryan Boorstein - Does your training split actually matter?7 apr59 min

Does your training split actually matter… or are we overthinking it? In this episode, Jordan and Bryan break down the bro split debate, why most training roads lead to the same place, and what actually drives long-term progress. They also dive into the “bulking is dead” conversation, range of motion nuances, and why chasing perfection might be holding you back more than helping.

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Guest 👇🏼

Bryan Boorstein is a coach and founder of Evolved Training Systems as well as the co-founder of Paragon Training. He is known for his practical, experience-driven approach to strength and hypertrophy.

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What We Cover👇🏼

0:00 – Intro + catching up

3:00 – The return of the bro split and why it still works

7:30 – Do different training splits actually lead to different results?

10:00 – Frequency vs volume vs sustainability

15:00 – What people obsess over vs what actually matters

18:00 – The “bulking is dead” debate explained