You often hear the words volume and intensity when it comes to strength training. Volume is the number of sets and reps. Intensity is the level of resistance (weight) Intensity is often expressed as a percentage of your 1 rep max (1RM). If your max bench was 300 pounds then …
5/3/1 is a strength training program developed by Jim Wendler, and is one of the most recommended exercise programs for novice to advanced lifters. 5/3/1 has numerous benefits that led to its popularity. It is simple and easy to follow. The program is laid out for you, and all you meed …
I can’t workout the way I used too. But the iron has been in my blood ever since I got that cheap Sears plastic weight set when I turned 15. They will have to pry the barbell from my cold, stiff fingers. Nevertheless, things change, and my workout has too, …
PHAT stands for Power Hypertrophy Adaptive Training and is a workout methodology put together by Layne Norton, an accomplished and successful body builder. Talk to ten people about body building and you’ll most likely get ten different answers on how to go about it: what workouts to do, what rep …
PPL stands for Push, Pull, Legs, and is a workout routine popular with body builders. It’s generally regarded as a beginner routine, since in its most popular form it is done using linear progression/ but what is linear progression? Linear progression means adding weight to your exercises every workout. This works …
The term Crossfit is faced with mixed thoughts and emotions in today’s world. Crossfit is met with praise and adulation by some and controversy and skepticism by others. What is undeniable about Crossfit is that in a little over a decade it has transformed from a fringe underground way of …
The Greyskull Linear Progression (LP) workout is a full body, 3-day a week linear progressive resistance program. It was created by John Sheaffer, an experienced lifter who who wanted a training program to help people get stringer while at the same time develop a muscle mass without putting on too …
If you’re new to weight lifting, I have some great news for you – you will see some rapid changes in your strength levels. You’ll get stronger for a while no matter what sort of diet you are on, even if you’re trying to lose weight. Complete newbies don’t need …
What is Reverse Pyramid Training? In many traditional resistance workout routines, the individual starts with a light weight and works up to heavier weights as the sets progress. In a full pyramid scheme, the individual comes back down as well. An example of sets and reps for squats might look like …
This program, although very basic, is simple and appropriate for use by a novice up through advanced intermediate. Although Starr developed it specifically for football players, it’s a worthy program for anyone looking to put on size, get stronger, and become more explosive. Make sure you don’t confuse “simple” with …
