#21 Christopher Barakat - Exercise Sequencing | Training Based on Muscle Fiber Composition | Picking the Best Exercises for You
On this episode of The Muscle Memoirs Podcast, Cole and Mike have the opportunity to chat with Christopher Barakat. Christopher is a published researcher, educator, coach, natural bodybuilder and co-author of "The Ultimate Guide to Body Recomposition". You can follow and support Christopher at:Coaching: Chris@competitivebreed.comEducational Content: https://schoolofgainz.com/Instagram: @Christopher.BarakatWe discuss some programming details such as Exercise Sequencing, The role of frequency and neuromuscular adaptations in tracking training performance, Training based on muscle fiber composition, a Picking the best exercises for you.The Discussion:1. Chris provides a brief background about himself2. Exercise Sequencing within the session - Chris gives his thoughts on if you should perform exercises that train muscles in the shortened position vs. the lengthened position first and he shares what variables to consider when deciding on whether or not to place a single-joint/multi-joint exercise first in a session3. Chris shares some of his favorite exercise sequences to utilize in a session4. Priming vs. Pre-exhausting - Chris explain the differences between the two and what the pros and cons of each are.5. Are certain pre-exhaust methods better than others?6. Chris gives his thoughts on if he thinks utilizing pre-exhaust techniques could be a net negative for some individuals as well as what populations can benefit most from pre-exhaust methods7. Chris explains if he prefers to train all functions of a muscle within a microcycle or prioritize certain functions for an entire mesocycle8. The role of frequency and neuromuscular adaptations in tracking training performance - Chris answers if we should limit training frequency for multi-joint movements in order to be sure that gains are more likely due to CSA as opposed to neuromuscular adaptations.9. Training based on muscle fiber composition - In relation to Chris' pasts IG post about his experimentation with high-rep work for a training cycle due to his hypothesis that he is slow-twitch dominant. Can this approach to training improve muscle growth?10. Picking the Best Exercises For You - What are the most important factors for an athlete to consider when selecting their bread and butter movements for their training routine?11. Closing Thoughts Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/themusclememoirs)
