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

April 7, 2026·59 min
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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.---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.---What We Cover👇🏼0:00 – Intro + catching up3:00 – The return of the bro split and why it still works7:30 – Do different training splits actually lead to different results?10:00 – Frequency vs volume vs sustainability15:00 – What people obsess over vs what actually matters18:00 – The “bulking is dead” debate explained22:00 – Why a small surplus still matters in practice26:00 – The most practical way to think about gaining muscle27:00 – Range of motion: general vs muscle-specific training30:00 – Squat depth, internal rotation, and quad targeting34:00 – How much technique cueing actually matters37:00 – “Analysis paralysis” in training execution38:00 – The case for being a fitness generalist43:00 – Strength training vs mobility (and why the line is blurry)48:00 – What mobility training actually looks like in practice52:00 – Kids and lifting: how to approach it the right way57:00 – Letting kids lead vs forcing structure1:00:00 – Final takeaways on range of motion and training balance---Connect with Bryan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bryanboorstein/Connect with Jordan👇🏼Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordanlipsfitness/ WOMP Coaching: https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/workout-plan/team/womp-gym-home-bundle?attrib=548099-ig

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