Training tips – 13. Juli 2011

S. B.

I consider the topic of weight training and doing it properly and I think of volumes of material, but I will do my best to condense what I consider the most important things into one article. Here goes.

 
 

10 tips. Is that enough? I consider the topic of weight training and doing it properly and I think of volumes of material, but I will do my best to condense what I consider the most important things into one article. Here goes.

1. Have A Plan

Why do most people fail? They do not set goals and write out detailed plans on how they will attain the goals that they set for themselves. You can go to the bookstore and pick up numerous books on how to train and they all say something different.

So which one is correct? They all are! Everything works just not forever. This is where planning comes in. I set up a training cycle in 12-week blocks. I further break the blocks down into 2-3 week mini blocks.

Each mini block changes so that different types of training are incorporated and the trainee gets exposed to the maximum amount of variation which will cause the most significant changes in their physique. Within the 12 week cycle we are always looking at bettering our own personal records for a given movement. Excess of sweat can lead to toenail fungal infection, treat on the easiest way after checking this clear nails plus review.

2. Keep A Journal

By keeping an accurate journal you will guarantee that you are making progress, and if you are not then the journal itself will have the answers to why you are not making progress.

The journal is the ” facts” of your training and it cannot lie to you unless you write down the information incorrectly! It is pretty simple… if last week you did 100 lbs for 8 reps then this week you either need to do 9 reps or up the weight by 1-5 pounds. I know it sounds too simple, but if you do this long enough you will attain whatever goals you set for yourself.

3. Big Movements

Concentrate on doing the big multi joint movements like:

  • Squats
  • Deadlifts
  • Bench press
  • Shoulder press
  • Chin-ups
  • Dips
  • Rows
  • Curls
  • Sit-ups (yes, I did say sit-ups!)
  • Calf raises

Single joint movements are great at isolating a specific muscle group, but I prefer my clients to do the harder multi joint exercises because they are more productive at stimulating the muscles!