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…
If you are a hardgainer, individualizing your training according to your own physiology is one of the keys to building muscle size and strength. Individualizing your training is a process based on systematic trial and error to find out how…
This is the second part of a two part series about four types of periodization. The first article (Different Types of Peirodization) discussed three different types of periodization including: Block Periodization Linear Periodization Daily Undulating Periodization Partial Periodization In…
For those who prefer pyramiding your poundages and your reps, I am going to offer a training strategy that you can consider using. Many lifters focus their attention on trying to make progress on the top set, which is the…
I am convinced that some training methods will produce quick, short term gains, while other methods produce slower gains, but are better for long term progress. High intensity training and heavy weights tend to be more beneficial for those who…
One of the most common training strategies for lifters of all kinds, whether power lifters, bodybuilders, weightlifters, athletes, or general fitness enthusiasts, is block periodization. A basic strategy for block periodization is to divide training into three to four…
It’s possible to do the same workout over and over again and make progress. This is especially true if your workouts are set up correctly and you know when to stop during a set, and how to do the right…
