When using precision point training, the precision point that helps you to know where to stop a set is called the marker rep. The marker rep is a training threshold that marks the transition point in a set where rep…
When it comes to strength training, there are a few aspects of training that I constantly emphasize; even to the point of annoyance. Why do I do this? Because some things must be emphasized again and again or people will…
It is apparent to me that many lifters confuse performance with progress. I understand this confusion because I was confused by this for years. I thought the only way to make progress was to perform your absolute best in every…
The main reason that most people choose a specific training method is that they hope it will lead to progress. When it comes to progress, you can either push yourself to make progress, or you can program yourself to make…
There are three basic keys to strength training success. The three keys consist of: Learning to do exercises with excellent form. Training at an optimal intensity that is hard enough but not too hard. Adding weight at the right rate.…
Some lifters work out by doing a warm up and then use the same weight and same number of reps for all of their work sets. This method is often used when doing three sets of eight, five sets of…
There are highly motivated lifters who can’t resist the temptation of trying to break a record every time they work out. Of course this is a great way to gain rapidly when you first begin lifting, but it generally backfires…
Two Goals Your body has two basic goals that it is trying to accomplish when it gains strength. Goal #1: If you make your workout hard enough, your body gets stronger in order to make it easier to lift…
The Initial Key To Strength Training What is the single biggest key to strength training? In my opinion, the biggest key for beginners and intermediates is simply to train heavy. Heavy training consists of using weights that limit you to…
Training State I believe that performing workouts consisting of a correct physiological training state are the key to effective training. Utilizing the correct training state is based on understanding when you have reached your capacity for strong training without exceeding…
