3DMJ Podcast #307: Do I Have to Learn Programming to Get Jacked?

Brian, Alberto, and Jeff discuss how much you need to know about programming in order to make continued progress. What did the coaches focus on when they first started lifting? How important is effort for making progress? What is more important, working hard or a more optimal program? What advice to the coaches have for novice lifters when it comes to how to go about their training? What movement patterns do the coaches want their athletes to become proficient at? When is an appropriate time for someone to start dialing in their reps in reserve? What are some common flaws the coaches see in people’s programs? What do the coaches recommend doing before making an adjustment to your program? The answers to these questions and many more are covered in this episode. Timestamps: 0:00- Introduction 2:21- What did the coaches focus on when they first started lifting? 12:09- A C- program with A+ effort will take you further than an A+ program with C- effort 14:51- The beauty of a simple plan 22:59- Start with a balanced program 28:18- Audit your exercises that are the most fatiguing before determining volume 31:25- Movement patterns the coaches want their athletes to become proficient at 39:30- When the coaches think it’s an appropriate time for someone to start dialing in their reps in reserve 47:40- Build a positive relationship with training hard 54:10- Get rid of the noise so you can identify what works for you 59:11- Observe and be patient 1:03:54- Learn the fundamentals first and then build SELECTED LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE: Coaching By Team 3DMJ- https://3dmusclejourney.com/coaching Monthly Applications In Strength Sport (MASS)- https://www.3dmusclejourney.com/mass Thanks for watching The 3D Muscle Journey Podcast 💪 SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4E61iRC... SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/3... **3DMJ COACHING & COURSES: https://3dmusclejourney.com/coaching/ **APPAREL & MERCH: https://www.redbubble.com/people/team... **FULL WEBSITE & BLOG: https://3dmusclejourney.com/ **FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Team 3DMJ:   / team3dmj   Jeff Alberts -   / 3dmj_godfather   Brad Loomis -   / 3dmjcoach   Alberto Nuñez -   / nunez3dmj   Eric Helms -   / helms3dmj   Brian Minor -   / bdminor