I believe that each lifter has an ideal starting point for intensity and volume that will deliver optimum results in terms of consistent progress. I refer to this ideal as your point of progression. In my opinion, the majority of…
There are different levels of training intensity that lifters use when performing an exercise for 5 sets of 5 reps. Some prefer high intensity 5 x 5 which means that the lifter is very close to the point of failure…
You can go a long way in the strength building process by using a very simple training scheme consisting of 5 reps per set for three workouts per week. However, I suggest that you vary each workout in terms of…
Is it possible to get stronger by incorporating endurance training into your workouts? The answer is that it depends on what type of endurance training you are doing. Some people automatically assume that endurance training always refers to aerobic training.…
High intensity weight training will throw your body into a condition that I sometimes refer to as the state of emergency. This is not a bad thing if you are in a hurry to make some quick gains. An emergency…
When considering how long a workout should last, I prefer fast workouts. it is possible to spend a huge amount of time in the gym without working out very much. I know that there are serious powerlifters who spend up…
Proper motivation for weight training is a vital factor when considering what leads to weight training success. In contrast, improper motivation contributes to suboptimum results. Improper motivation can be boiled down to three categories: Category #1: Undermotivated Undermotivated lifters…
A strength training threshold is a point in training in which repeating the same thing suddenly gets harder. Let’s look at three examples of a sudden increase in difficulty when using strength training thresholds. Threshold #1: Repeating Reps If you…
The whole idea behind weight training is to create a training stress that causes the body to adapt by gaining strength and muscle size. Anytime you are finding it easy to gain strength or muscle size, your body is finding…
Many people who get started with a weight training program would love to figure out how to get huge results from a small amount of training. These people are not trying to figure out how much they can take before…
