Progressive overload training is one of the most basic training concepts that lifters incorporate into their workouts. It simply means that you add a fairly small amount of weight to your lifts at regular intervals of time. Some lifters add…
With the proper training approach, you can gain strength by converting weak sets into strong sets. This is similar to converting weak reps to strong reps which was discussed in the last article titled, Converting Weak Reps to Strong Reps.…
If you want to experience long term strength gains, one strategy that will help you to accomplish this is to use a progression method based on converting weak reps into strong reps. Many lifters do not understand this concept as…
There are some bodybuilders who utilize a training method referred to as instinctive training. This simply means that they go more by feel rather than to follow a predetermined number of sets and reps for each exercise. The term “instinctive…
Hardgainers have it hard. They have physiological attributes that make it difficult to gain strength and muscle size. One of the biggest problems that hardgainers face is that the majority of the most widely publicized names in weight training are…
Which works best; heavy weights, medium weights, or light weights? If I had to pick just one weight range for strength development, I would favor a weight that permits 5 quality reps. However, if I could use a variety of…
I know that loading weight to your lifts plays a huge part when it comes to gaining strength, but loading must be done correctly if it is to be effective. The basic issue I want to address in regard to…
One of the most fundamental weight training methods is the concept of progressive overload. This concept was drilled into my head when I started lifting a few decades ago and it often works really well for those who are on…
Volume responsive hardgainers are rare but they exist. You could argue that a volume responsive hardgainer is not a true hardgainer; they seem like a hardgainer until they include enough training volume. Once they include enough training volume, their gains…
In this article, a general workout plan will be presented for the volume responsive hardgainer who responds well to a lot of sets and reps for each muscle group. I suggest reading the previous article in order to determine whether…
