If you are going to work out, why not do your best to make it an ideal workout? In my way of thinking, an ideal workout is a workout, or a series of workouts, that produces the most consistent results…
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…
It was almost ten years ago when I felt as though I was about to pass out after a workout. I had just finished the heaviest part of a training cycle and was now starting a new cycle with lighter…
Powerlifters often use percentages to define how much weight they are lifting in relationship to their single rep max. For example, if a powerlifter says he is using 60% for a particular exercise, it means that he is lifting 60%…
I believe in a positive approach to weight training. This simply means that your mind and body should be in a positive state when you work out. Pain is not positive. Pushing yourself into an exhausted state through strain and…
Motivation and desire are the foundation of everything else that leads to a successful weight training experience. You may have talent, but it will never be developed without motivation and desire. You may have extreme knowledge regarding the best ways…
I believe that one of the most overlooked concepts in weight training methodology is that you can get stronger by repeating the same workout with the same amount of weight, reps, and sets. Believe it or not, you will get…
Convergence creates superior results. It is a process by which one takes into account that there are a full spectrum of variables that lead to an outcome. These variables must all be applied in the right way at the right…
In my opinion, successful strength training and muscle building can basically be summed up in one word, the word being, “feel.” If you can tune-in to the right feel, the right results will begin to materialize in response to your…
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…
