What is bodybuilding IQ? It refers to the amount of intelligence a bodybuilder has in regard to productive training. Of course, a genetic wonder can build a lot of muscle without a high bodybuilding IQ, but I believe there are…
For those who are interested in optimizing your lifting form for the deadlift, I will be referring you to several deadlift experts. Anytime I find a top lifter or coach who gives clear concise instructions, I will add their instructions…
Light Weight I think Ronnie Coleman had the right idea when he would approach a heavy weight that he was about to lift. He would always look at the weight and say, “Light weight.” Ronnie’s self-talk and thoughts were…
Everyone has minimum and maximum capacities for workouts that will lead to strength gains. There are lifters with succeed with a minimum amount of training. They start with warm up sets and work their way up to a single work…
A common question in strength training circles is: Which is better, three sets of ten reps, or ten sets of three reps with the same weight? If you are focusing on pure strength training, I would go with 10 x…
Micro-loading Micro-loading small amounts of weight to your lifts is a valid option for progressive strength training workouts. What is micro-loading? It simply means to add a pound or less to your lifts instead of the typical five to ten…
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,…
In the last article I focused on the concept that there is a right time to repeat the same workouts until they become easier. The right time to repeat workouts until they become easier is when you start by pushing…
Two Goals Your body has two basic goals that it is trying to accomplish when it gains strength. Goal #1: If you make your workout hard enough, your body gets stronger in order to make it easier to lift…
