In my opinion when it comes to deload weeks they should rarely be planned. As long as you are consistently progressive overloading with no joint,ligament, or tendon issues then why stop? But as soon as you start to feel your joints,ligaments or tendons affecting your lifts and numbers then its time to take your foot off the gas peddle. If you do not then injuries are inevitable
Read MoreIn regards to muscular growth you must give your rest days the same respect you give your training days. Going to the gym and training is what stimulates the muscle to grow, but without rest the stimulated muscle doesn’t have the opportunity to repair and recover, in return making it stronger
Read MoreSo when we talk about making progress from session to session it comes down to pushing ourselves to a greater trauma than before. A good way to assure that happens is taking everything to its absolute limit.
Read MoreProgressive overload is a essential for muscle tissue growth. But sometimes when we try to progressive overload the jumps can be too high. This is where micro loading comes into play
Read MoreWhen performing any movement there are a lot of micro adjustments that occur even if your not aware of it. A micro adjustment is a slight adjustment that is made to make the exercise your performing feel more optimal
Read MoreTo build a strong respectable physique you need to build a strong foundation, and a strong foundation isn’t built off of bicep curls and chest flys but instead squats, deadlfts, bench press, overhead press, pull ups, dips, etc.
Read MoreRest is something that is very well based on the individual. Now the least amount of the rest means the higher the intensity but you don’t want to get into the exercise so fast that the rest between wasn’t adequate to allow you to push to your full 100% during that set
Read MoreWarming up is a highly overlooked variable that should be implemented with every session. Warming up allows you to get mentally and physically prepared as well as decrease the risk of potential injury.
Read MoreYour game plan is your split or routine. It dictates what your going to do and what order your going to do it. Without a game plan your limiting your potential to grow
Read MoreAccessories for your lifts like belts, straps, wraps, etc. are all important tools if used at the right time. But if used at the wrong time have the potential to hinder your strength.
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