. High Intensity bodybuilding has existed since the earliest days of weight training, but its popularity soared in the 1970’s. It is still a popular form of training today because of its ability to produce big results with small amounts…
Anyone who wants to make the most out of his training must develop a feel for sensing various levels of intensity while progressing through a set. In order to be clear about what I mean by intensity, I will be…
Intensity and frequency are two factors that must be considered when the goal is to engage in productive weight training workouts. In my earlier years of training, it was all about intensity. Intensity is what helped me to make rapid…
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:…
There are different levels of training intensity that lifters use when performing an exercise for 5 sets of 5 reps. Some prefer high intensity 5 x 5 which means that the lifter is very close to the point of failure…
I believe in quality intensity. Quality intensity is better than high intensity. High intensity is based on lifting strenuously. Quality intensity is based on lifting perfectly. Quality intensity means that you are using a weight that allows you to use…
This is the third out of a series of four articles about a weight training technique called ramping. The first article addressed ramping up on training volume. The second article addressed ramping up on training frequency. This article will address…
There are four types of training that are commonly associated with the word, “high.” Each type of high is listed below: High volume training High frequency training High intensity training High density training A separate set of guidelines is needed…
How should an intensity responsive hardgainer train? You can learn how from this article which is taken from chapter’s five and six of the book, Individualized Training Strategies For Hardgainers. Chapter 5 Basic Mass Building Exercises When considering…
If the only training stimulus you ever use is max reps high intensity training, you may eventually encounter a massive training rut. You can include other types of training stimulus to form a three part high intensity training cycle. …