At the start of my Excalibur contest preparation cycle I utilized the Y3T system of training. I now would like to give you my impressions of that system and what, if anything, I learned from it. First, Y3T is a system invented by Neil Hill. Flex Lewis is one of the bodybuilders who uses it [...]
How to Succeed by Knowing Your Body
June 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment
You are the only person with the exact hormonal balance and body chemistry that exists in your body. Use this to your advantage by getting to know your body and handling it the way it wants to be handled. There are 3 common areas where knowing your body will help you succeed. Weight Training for [...]
How to Take Intensity to a New Level
June 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
To me, exercise intensity is one of the most important factors to gaining mass from your gym training. I must clarify that obviously eating is the number one factor, but exercise intensity is a very close second. The problem is that most people have no idea what intensity really is–until they are shown. Increase Intensity [...]
How to Help Yourself Get in Shape
May 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Help yourself get in shape. Sounds like a great idea, right? But how do you do it? That’s probably the very next question that comes to mind when you think about helping yourself to get in shape. With the use of the internet, books and distance training, you can help yourself get in shape in [...]
How to Use One Arm and Increase Intensity
May 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment
As you know if you read this blog on a regular basis, I am always looking for ways to increase the intensity of my training. I am now a strong believer that the more intense your training the better your results will be. Recently I have discovered how important it is to use just one [...]
How to Use Intensity in Weight Training
March 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment
To me, intensity in weight training brings about the most results. Here I am speaking of High Intensity Training (HIT) as introduced by Arthur Jones, inventory of the Nautilus line of gym equipment. I have tried body part splits and I have tried HIT full body training and I believe I had the best results [...]
How to Maximize Your Workouts
March 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment
When we think of training, most of us will say it is hard to fit a workout in. These tips for how to maximize your workouts should help. I have used all of them at one point or another and can tell you that when done with focus you can really maximize your time in [...]
The Role of Time Under Tension
January 28, 2012 By 1 Comment
Time under tension is yet another intensity technique that you should be working with in your training. It is a simple technique that is easy to vary, but brings about great results. In fact, there are certain muscle groups (the back for instance) that greatly benefit from this type of training. The idea is that [...]
Elements of Training: Intensity
October 5, 2011 By 1 Comment
One element of training that is frequently misunderstood is intensity. To me this is a multifaceted element and every single person who wants to improve their physique should understand it to the fullest extent possible. Intensity can be about rest time, taking sets to failure and a multitude of other things. I have a secret [...]
Elements of Training: Volume
August 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Training volume is another one of the training variables that can be manipulated to avoid adaptation. Volume is a principle aimed directly at the number of sets and repetitions you complete during a training session. There are generally two schools of thought on this issue and we will examine both of them during out discussion. [...]
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