Weighted Pull-ups and Weighted Dip are arguably the most effective exercises for developing functional upper body strength. The following is a brief explanation of several training methods that can be applied to Weighted Pull-ups and Weighted Dips. “Four Week Progressive…
Pre & Post-Exhaustion Complete a single joint exercise followed immediately by a multiple joint exercise and then immediately return to the single joint exercise. The second set of the single joint exercise will typically either need to be performed with…
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. Post-Exhaustion addresses the problem by fatiguing the muscle group through…
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 of reps with each exercise for a predetermined number of…
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: aggravate, exacerbate, worsen, add to, augment, intensify, heighten, increase, magnify;…
Supersets To perform a Superset, begin by selecting two exercises that work antagonistic (opposing) muscle groups. Move from one exrecise to the next with no rest. Supersets can be used to increase overall training intensity by performing more work in less time.…
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 weight, followed by a :10 rest. Next, complete 2 reps…
The H.I.T. (High Intensity Training) method was popularized in the 1970’s by Nautilus Equipment inventor, Arthur Jones. The foundational principles of H.I.T. are intensity and efficiency. The goal is not to see how much we can train, but rather to…