training block

Definition

A specific phase of training lasting several weeks with a focused goal—strength, hypertrophy, or conditioning. Like a TV series season with a story arc, except the plot is just you getting gradually more tired.

Example Usage

I'm finishing up this hypertrophy training block next week, then transitioning to a strength phase to test my new maxes.

Origin

Periodization theory from Soviet sports science, organizing training into purposeful phases

Fun Fact

Block periodization became popular in Western sports after the USSR dominated Olympic weightlifting using these methods in the 1970s-80s.

Source: Sports science and periodization theory

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