Dr. Mike begins the first video of a 12-part series on building a muscle growth training program.

• Dr. Mike introduces himself and the topic of creating a training program for muscle growth.

Dr. Mike promotes the RP hypertrophy app and its upcoming release, encouraging viewers to sign up for early access.

• An app for hypertrophy training is announced, with a mid-May 2023 release date.
• Viewers are invited to join a mailing list for early access and discounts.

Dr. Mike outlines the factors that influence how many days a week to train, including adherence, training age, and personal desire.

• Consistent adherence to training days is emphasized over the number of days.
• Training age, categorized as beginner, intermediate, or advanced, helps determine suitable training frequency.
• Personal desire to train and managing expectations are considered in setting training goals.

Step-by-step process of creating a workout split using the RP hypertrophy app.

• A 4-day workout split is created in the app as an example.
• Rules for selecting muscle groups are explained, including the number of groups per day and order based on priority.
• The importance of symmetric training through the week and avoiding overlapping muscle groups is discussed.

Dr. Mike describes the features of pre-set mesocycles and customizability in the RP hypertrophy app.

• Pre-set mesocycles are available for different training frequencies and goals.
• Users can modify pre-set mesocycles or create custom ones for personalized training plans.
• The app includes over 25 pre-set programs at no extra cost.

Dr. Mike wraps up the video and teases the next topic on exercise selection.

• The next video will cover exercise selection for the training program.
• Dr. Mike encourages viewers to check out the RP hypertrophy app.