It is not uncommon for powerlifters and weight lifters to train for an hour or more in order to do a workout in which only ten sets or less have been performed. This is due to the long rest time…
In the previous article, I wrote about an old school weight training routine called, 8 sets of 8 reps. The article is based on the first seven chapters of a book that I recently added to the homepage of this…
This blog is based on an excerpt that I am taking from a short book that I am working on. The emphasis of the book is focused on a variation of an old school workout known as 8 sets of…
If you prefer high frequency training, you can organize different levels of intensity into different layers of frequency. The concept is simple, the less severe the training, the more often you can do it without overtraining. In contrast, the more…
If you prefer training with 5 reps per set and you also want to use a progressive loading strategy, one option is to use the following method, which I refer to as the 5-rep loading plan: Step 1 Determine Your…
Linear periodization is a training method in which you start out with poundages that are moderately heavy, and weight is gradually added to your lifts each week for several weeks. One of the most frustrating things about using a linear…
When training with weights, you can ramp up a given variable by using a progressive increase. For example, you can ramp up on training volume with a progressive increase in volume. You can ramp up on intensity by progressively training…
If you search the internet, there seems to be a controversy between fast and slow reps. Some lifters and bodybuilders believe slow reps are superior, while others believe that fast reps are superior. There is a third group that I…
What does your training look like in terms of effort? Some lifters don’t push hard enough; other lifters push too hard, and some lift with an ideal amount of effort. Early Stages of Effort It could be that you are…
If your goal is to gain size and strength with fast workouts that can be completed within 25 to 30 minutes or less, the four-phase workout is a good choice. The phases of the four-phase workout are listed below: Phase…
