I recently wrote a book that I titled, “Double Loading.” The concept behind the book is based on adding weight to your lifts on a weekly basis for sets of five reps and single reps. The weekly additions of weight…
I recently wrote a book that explains a linear periodization method that I refer to as the 5-4-3 method. It is based on an eight to ten week training cycle that starts with 5 reps per set. The middle of…
One of the biggest considerations when planning a linear periodization program is to determine the amount of weight you will be using each week of the training cycle. If you are a beginning lifter, you really don’t need a sophisticated…
There are countless ways to periodize your weight training programs. The most common types you will probably hear of consist of: 1. Linear Periodization 2. Block Periodization 3. Undulating Periodization Linear Periodization Linear periodization generally refers to adding weights to…
Linear periodization has been used by countless champions and multitudes of lifters who have become enormously strong. Some base the amount of weight that they use each week on percentages that are calculated from a single rep max. If you…
Linear loading has produced a huge amount of powerlifting champions over the past half century. It was especially popular all the way through the 1990’s and it is still somewhat popular today. Linear loading basically refers to a training cycle…
In my opinion, finding the right physiological training state is the key to success regardless of the lifting program that is used. The right physiological training state is largely based on training with the right amount of effort. In the…
When someone is under-motivated, the chief factor that keeps them from succeeding is lack of effort. Those who are under-motivated must constantly be reminded to push themselves when they workout if they hope to make any progress. Let’s face it,…
There are three basic strength training methods that lifters use to gain strength. They consist of: Max effort overload training (ie training to failure or going for a new single rep max record). Progressive overload. Start out with fairly light…
