If you want to try a simple training cycle that will help you gain strength, I suggest the 6 /15 to 3 /10 cycle, which consists of three training periods that each last three weeks. Weeks 1 to 3: The…
If you train with weights correctly, you will turn your muscles on. This simply means that they will be stimulated to get bigger and stronger. Conversely, if you don’t train correctly, your muscles will never get turned on, or they…
Rest-Pause training is often used for bodybuilding, but it can also be used to help you gain strength. However, the exact way in which you apply rest-pause training will vary to some degree depending on whether your main emphasis is…
If you are an experienced lifter who has been lifting for a year or more, chances are that you are already past the point of newbie gains. What are newbie gains? They are the rapid gains in strength that many…
Brief bodyweight workouts done on a daily basis are an excellent training option for anyone who is striving to improve their overall strength and condition. These workouts can be performed in addition to the regular powerlifting or bodybuilding workouts that…
. High Intensity bodybuilding has existed since the earliest days of weight training, but its popularity soared in the 1970’s. It is still a popular form of training today because of its ability to produce big results with small amounts…
Anyone who wants to make the most out of his training must develop a feel for sensing various levels of intensity while progressing through a set. In order to be clear about what I mean by intensity, I will be…
How quickly do you tire out when repeating sets? Everyone who works out with weights will reach the point where they begin to weaken if they repeat enough sets. Most lifters do not have the ability to perform very many…
In this article, I would like to share my experience and opinions regarding giant sets. A giant set consists of four or more exercises for the same muscle group. There is to be no rest between sets. The only way…
Consider the differences in training among bodybuilders such as, Arnold, Mike Mentzer, Milos Sarcev, Lee Haney, Johnny Fuller, Serge Nubret, Bob Gajda, Tom Platz, and Vince Gironda. Each had his own unique method of training. Arnold utilized a very high…
