Crafting the Perfect Training Program: Frequency, Volume, and Engagement

How often should you really be training—and when does more become too much? In this episode, Mike Tuchscherer, Gaby Muller and Andrew Jessop break down reactive training systems, exploring how to manage frequency, volume, and intensity while staying mentally engaged and progressing long term. From high-frequency lifting to accessory work and cardio for work capacity, this conversation offers practical insights for both athletes and coaches looking to optimize their programming.


00:40 Adjusting Training Frequency for Competitions
01:05 Energy Management in Workouts
01:34 Training Frequency: Off-Season vs. On-Season
01:48 Scheduling Constraints and Training Enjoyment
02:28 Balancing Intensity and Volume
03:46 Seminars and Surprising Bench Frequencies
04:38 Orthopedic Issues and Movement Selection
05:38 Coaching Perspectives on Training Frequency
07:12 High Frequency Training Experiences
08:51 Managing Load and Volume
11:00 Skill Development and Frequency
12:55 Engagement and Novelty in Training
13:39 High Frequency vs. Lower Frequency
17:26 Reactive Training and Frequency Adjustments
34:54 Neck Curls and Competition Exercises
35:11 Frequency and Volume in Training
35:37 Main Lifts vs. Accessories
35:58 Squat Variations and Leg Extensions
36:26 High Frequency and Skill Work
36:51 Handling More Squat Work
38:10 Low Back Limitations
39:19 Justifying Training Decisions
40:24 Tension Between Specific and Accessory Work
44:15 Work Capacity Development
50:30 Increasing Cardio Frequency
56:55 Self-Coaching Challenges
01:00:02 Mental Engagement in Training
01:01:25 The Importance of Justification
01:04:35 The Struggle with Accessories