Iron Athlete Functional Bodybuilding Clinic Taught by August Schmidt & James Allen Sat. December 8th (12p-3p) Hosted by East Valley CrossFit Augmenting Functional Training with Old School Bodybuilding. -What are…
Post-Exhaustion Post-Exhaustion is based on the same principle as Pre-Exhaustion, it just approaches the problem from a different angle. The problem of incomplete stress on larger muscle groups still exists.…
Pre-exhaustion The concept behind The Pre-Exhaustion Method is as follows, during a compound exercise (multiple joint), the larger muscle groups are not completely taxed, this is due to the limited work…
Circuits The term "Circuit" typically refers to a training method including 5-12 exercises, completed in succession with little to no rest. Circuits can be completed by performing a prescribed number…
Giant Sets Complete four or more exercises consectivley with no rest between exercises. Giant sets are typically comprised of exercises focused on a single muscle group, this differentiates them from…
Tri-Sets To perform a Tri-Set, complete three exercises in succession with no rest between exercises. Tri-Sets are an effective means of boosting intensity (more work in less time) and completing…
Compound Sets To perform a Compound Set, select two exercises that work protagonistic muscle groups. (push/push or pull/pull) Don't allow for any rest between exercises. Synonyms of the word Compound:…
The Double Progressive Method This system is called “Double Progressive” because you increase the number of reps until you hit a predetermined number and then you increase the weight and…
Cumulative Sets Select a weight that you can complete for 8-12 reps, in good form and at a controlled tempo. Begin the workout by completing one rep at your selected…