The ability to achieve a pure muscle contraction is one of the keys to successful long-term lifting. A pure muscle contraction starts with a stretch that puts the muscle under a high degree of tension. The high degree of tension…
Some lifters like simplicity and sameness, while others prefer complexity and frequent change. For those who prefer simplicity, I recommend The 6-15 Workout. You can learn the details of this workout by clicking here. For those who prefer complexity, I…
Do you focus on using your muscles to lift weights, or on lifting weights to stimulate your muscles? Using muscles to lift weights is the main focus of powerlifting, Olympic lifting, and strength training. In contrast, lifting weights to stimulate…
If you feel wiped out after a 5 x 5 workout, an alternative is to pyramid your percentages for 5 x 5 training. In the last article on 5 x 5 training, I discussed the fact that there are some…
5 x 5 Training What is 5 x 5 training? It consists of a workout in which you perform an exercise for five sets of five reps. The percentage of your single rep max that should you use in conjunction…
Do you want to get bigger and stronger over the long-term? Do you want to last a long time at weight training? If so, my advice is to use perfect form on all of your exercises, and to stay within…
Systematic progression is one of the keys to experiencing sustained progress in weight training. This is especially true if you have been lifting for a year or more. In the early stages of training, you may find it easy to…
Nothing stands out more on a bodybuilder than a set of well-shaped biceps with high peaks. Not every bodybuilder has this quality. In fact, some bodybuilders have huge arms, but very little peak on their biceps. My initial interest in…
How much should you train during a session, and how often should you train? The answer to these questions depends on four things: 1. The minimum amount of training it takes to stimulate a training effect within a workout. 2.…
If you want a simple squat program that is based on increasing your poundages on a weekly basis, I suggest the following: . Starting Poundage for the Squat Start with 70% of your single rep max for the squat during…
