The details of how to perform warm up sets in the most advantageous manner may be one of the most overlooked aspects of weight training. Many people assume that warm up sets have little if any effect at all on…
Lifting for maximum progress is not the same thing as lifting for maximum performance. Performance is purely focused on the maximum amount of weight or reps that you can lift at the current moment. Progress is focused on lifting in…
There are four different types of weight training that are described with the inclusion of the word “high.” The four types of weight training highs include: 1. High-intensity training 2. High-volume training 3. High-frequency training 4. High-density training High Intensity:…
When it comes to weight training progression, I prefer to simply allow the same weight, sets, and reps to become easier to lift over time instead of constantly playing with my poundages and trying to add more weight. I do…
I believe that each lifter has an ideal starting point for intensity and volume that will deliver optimum results in terms of consistent progress. I refer to this ideal as your point of progression. In my opinion, the majority of…
Is it possible to get stronger by incorporating endurance training into your workouts? The answer is that it depends on what type of endurance training you are doing. Some people automatically assume that endurance training always refers to aerobic training.…
When considering how long a workout should last, I prefer fast workouts. it is possible to spend a huge amount of time in the gym without working out very much. I know that there are serious powerlifters who spend up…
Overload and Acclimation There are two forms of progressive weight training. The one that the vast majority of lifters practice is based on the overload principle. Overload is fantastic for quick gains and short term progress. The second form of…
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…
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…
