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balance training
#1 · July 1, 2025, 7:12 pm
alright fellas, real question, how do you balance actually training hard for performance while also keeping aesthetics in check? ive been focusing more on strength lately (low reps, heavy weight), but i feel like i’m losing that “fuull” look I had when I trained more for hypertrophy. is there a happy middle ground for performance and still looking stage-ready?
#2 · July 1, 2025, 10:55 pm
i run a hybrid push/pull program. start with heavy compound lifts, then finish with volume. keeps strength up without looking flat.
#3 · July 2, 2025, 6:26 pm
Periodization helps. ill do 6-8 weeks of strength focus, then switch to hypertrophy blocks.can’t chase both at full speed forever
#4 · November 26, 2025, 5:53 pm
Honestly, diet plays a big role. If your carbs are low, you'll always look flat even if you're training for size.