Linear periodization consists of starting with weights that are moderately heavy, and adding a small amount of weight to each lift each week for a period of time that commonly ranges from six to fifteen weeks. The process of adding…
Blog Entry 6 This article is part 6 of a series of articles that explain The 4 x 10 Workout, which consists of four phases of training. The first phase is based on giant-sets for the same muscle group. The…
I believe that one of the most overlooked concepts in weight training methodology is that you can get stronger by repeating the same workout with the same amount of weight, reps, and sets. Believe it or not, you will get…
This is the fourth article out of a four-part series of articles that explain how to use the ramp up method in regard to four different training variables. The first article discussed ramping up on training volume. The second article…
There are different degrees of minimalism when training with weights. One version of minimalism is to perform three short workouts per week. The first workout would consist of working up to a heavy set of squats, the second workout would…
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…
This is the last article out of a series of articles that are based on the concept of progressing by adding a pound at a time to your lifts. The addition of a single pound to your lifts sounds like…
At the time of this writing, the 2016 Olympics have just ended. Some of the most publicized competitions revolve around the sprinting events. Sprinting may be the most basic skill that exists in athletic competitions, but it draws huge amounts…
Eliminate the guess-work from your workouts and learn the precise training conditions that your body desires for gaining strength. Stop imitating how other people train and find the sweet spot for your own strength training zone that fits your unique…
