When it comes to selecting how much training volume to use, my general advice for powerlifting is to do two to four work-sets for each muscle group. The weight and intensity should not be so high that perfect lifting form…
In the last article titled, Alternate Between High Volume and Low Volume Training, I discussed the training option of doing a high volume workout and a low volume workout within the same week. If this combination works for you, then…
One strength training concept that I favor is to repeat sets for a muscle group as long as it is at full strength, and to stop doing sets for the muscle group when it begins to weaken. I once believed…
How can you approach your workouts in a progressive manner? The most popular way is simply to increase the weight of your lifts, which is called progressive overload, or simply, “loading.” You will find that some lifters deliberately increase other…
Remain at Full Strength It is my belief that most lifters who are focused primarily on building strength are best off if they repeat sets for a muscle group as long as the muscle group remains at full strength. When…
There are four types of training that are commonly associated with the word, “high.” Each type of high is listed below: High volume training High frequency training High intensity training High density training A separate set of guidelines is needed…
I recently wrote a book about high volume strength training through the use of doing a lot of sets of 5 reps. You can read the introduction to the book below: In this brief book, you will learn an approach…
Over the course of the last three articles, I have been discussing five different training stresses that trigger gains in strength and muscle mass. These triggers include: Load relative to percentage of a single rep max Intensity relative to max…
If you are training on a consistent basis, but you are stuck at the same strength level, there are several methods that you can use to start making progress again. The method I discuss the most on this website is…
