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

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.

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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.

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What We Cover👇🏼

0:00 – Intro + catching up

3:00 – The return of the bro split and why it still works

7:30 – Do different training splits actually lead to different results?

10:00 – Frequency vs volume vs sustainability

15:00 – What people obsess over vs what actually matters

18:00 – The “bulking is dead” debate explained

22:00 – Why a small surplus still matters in practice

26:00 – The most practical way to think about gaining muscle

27:00 – Range of motion: general vs muscle-specific training

30:00 – Squat depth, internal rotation, and quad targeting

34:00 – How much technique cueing actually matters

37:00 – “Analysis paralysis” in training execution

38:00 – The case for being a fitness generalist

43:00 – Strength training vs mobility (and why the line is blurry)

48:00 – What mobility training actually looks like in practice

52:00 – Kids and lifting: how to approach it the right way

57:00 – Letting kids lead vs forcing structure

1:00:00 – Final takeaways on range of motion and training balance

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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