Weight training tradition is generally based on the belief that it takes heavy lifting to build muscle size and strength. However, recent research on weight training shows that this is only partially true. A notable researcher by the name of…
There are highly motivated lifters who can’t resist the temptation of trying to break a record every time they work out. Of course this is a great way to gain rapidly when you first begin lifting, but it generally backfires…
In the last article I opened up the topic of powerlifting IQ. Those who have an outstanding powerlifting IQ often have great knowledge about strength training in an academic sense, but the main key is that they have the ability…
Some powerlifters seem to clearly understand how to make strength gains year after year, or even decade after decade. Those who are able to accomplish this are generally able to do so because of a high training IQ, which simply…
Bodybuilding IQ (Intelligence Quotient) is not a common term, but I am using it to refer to a bodybuilder’s ability to know how to train optimally for best results in relationship to their own genetic potential. Bodybuilding IQ is not…
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…
