All strength athletes, at certain times, must consolidate their gains and they will do this instinctively by adding reps to their present limit. As a matter of fact, this is an “old-school” way of training and it is still prevalent. There is not a NEW way that is better by virtue of science or Russian […]
StrengthMinded Routines and Templates
How to Start Strength Training: A First Routine
This method for beginner strength training is not so much a routine as a method for learning and honing in your strength training lifts so that you can become very good at them at the same time as building up your initial strength very quickly. This is not just a way to start strength training […]
Single Rep Training Routine for Strength Training
Originally published on January 24, 2009 How to Train with Single Reps for Maximum Strength Training Results Few people understand how to use near maximal strength training, especially training with single reps, to get results. There exists a dichotomy in many trainees’ minds between “maxing out” and “training” that results in needless volume gathering and […]
Single, Double, and Triple Progression in Strength Training
Originally published on September 4, 2009 This article is about basic strength training progression. If you are looking for information on using single rep training you should read about the Single Rep Training Routine for Strength Training. If you are new to lifting weights or you have not done strength training in a focussed and […]