The 4 x 8 extra workout is for lifters who normally hit each muscle group only once or twice per week. If this is true of your own training and you are currently making good progress, then keep doing what…
Throughout the history of powerlifting, there have been many great deadlifters. You can see some of them if you watch the videos provided in this article. As you watch some of the world’s best deadlifters, you will notice that there…
As time passes and I continue to lift weights, I try to keep on learning. In the past, I believed that the best way to gain strength was to lift forcefully with heavy weights instead of lifting slow. The reason…
Is Experience The Best Teacher? Experience is the best teacher. I believe this statement is a partial truth. Experience can definitely be one of the best teachers if you carefully evaluate your experiences. Many people simply repeat the same experience…
You must have patience if you want to make the most of your weight training journey. I will admit that some people can gain a lot of size and strength in three to six months, but most people are going…
Several weeks ago, I wrote a blog that addressed different variations of squats. Out of all the squat variations discussed in the blog, my favorite is the straddle squat. Others call it “the straddle lift.” The exercise is shown in…
My personal preference for a workout schedule is to settle on a consistent amount of sets, reps, and intensity level that can be repeated from workout to workout. My way of deciding upon the amount of intensity is to repeat…
Cheating on exercise form produces inferior results. If you don’t do a weight training exercise right, the right thing never happens. Powerlifters must learn the art of positioning their bodies to lift the most weight. In contrast, bodybuilders must learn…
Occasionally you will hear someone talk about cheating in regard to the manner in which a person performs a weight training exercise. The meaning of the term, “cheating” can vary according to the philosophy of the lifter. When training with…
The best powerlifters are often very precise about the exact manner in which they perform their reps. Eric Spoto is a perfect example of this. When he performs a set of reps, he lowers the bar very carefully to start…
