Key: Find the Edge One of the keys to strength training is to find the edge (or the outer capacity) of the most powerful energy system for generating strength and force in your muscles. This system is called the creatine…
Most people who have been lifting for very long understand that workouts can be adjusted to vary in difficulty and intensity. Lifters often use different amounts of weight for different workouts, and they may vary their workouts according to the…
There is no single training strategy that can be classified as the only one that builds strength. Multitudes of strength training methods have been used to successfully build strength. Each method will cut into your reserve of recovery ability to…
No one likes to work hard without ever receiving any of the benefits from their hard work, but that’s exactly what happens without proper recovery between workouts. Overtraining is one of the most common causes of inadequate recovery. On…
In this article I will be discussing a specific type of training that I refer to as Even Strength Training. What do I mean by Even Strength? The basic concept behind even strength training is to maintain a fairly even…
Not all recovery between workouts is the same. Specifically, it is anabolic-adaptive recovery that must occur between workouts if your goal is to grow bigger and/or stronger. Many people assume that this will automatically occur from doing regular workouts, but…
There are two forms of training that I believe to be effective that cause others to think I’m crazy, but I believe in them anyway. Why? Because I’ve tried them and they work when applied correctly. So what are the…
Given a choice between high frequency training and low frequency training, I would normally choose high frequency training simply because it has proved to be more effective in my own experience. The only time I ever benefitted from low frequency…
Training Frequency Considerations Not all muscle groups are created equal when it comes to how often they need to be trained. In general, the smaller the muscle group, the more often you can train it as smaller muscle groups tend…
Training State I believe that performing workouts consisting of a correct physiological training state are the key to effective training. Utilizing the correct training state is based on understanding when you have reached your capacity for strong training without exceeding…
