Very broadly there are 2 basic types of training sessions. There are “gainers” where we make genuine progress and there are “maintainers” where we don’t. If we are to make the most of our time in the gym we must pro-actively seek to minimise the training sessions that fall into the second category of maintenance. […]
To varying degrees we’re all aware of the importance of consuming quality calories after a strenuous training session. Afterall it stands to reason that once we have broken muscle down we naturally seek to rebuild it and take advantage of the well documented “window of opportunity” where we can assimilate more quality nutrients, such is […]
This little tip can be hugely beneficial for those of who predominantly undergo cardio vascular based exercise for fat loss. Please note this does not apply for anyone concerned with achieving optimum performance levels. The key here is to undertake your cardio while in a “low glycogen environment.” In other words, when your muscles contain […]
Then why not try pre-exhausting? Most people jump straight on to the bench press/Smith machine at the start of their chest workouts on the premise that they’ll lift more weight the fresher they are. This is of course correct, but there’s a little bit more to it than that if you’re not only wanting a […]
Effective back training poses a number of problems. Incorrect technique can be particularly hazardous, breathing properly is harder, especially for the heavier compound movements and because you cannot actually see your back while training you are much more dependent on the all important “mind & muscle” connection as well as the “feel” of each […]
If you’ve got a pair of legs that work – train them! Seriously though, those that train legs will know the importance of squatting. If you don’t hold squatting central to “leg day” then you don’t fully understand leg training. Squatting recruits a tremendous amount of muscle fibres and as a result you can find […]
Why not consider adding an extra day to your split and training your biceps and triceps together in the same workout? The focus here is to address the upper arms while you are both physically and mentally fresh with the aim being to saturate them with as much de-oxygenated blood as possible while achieving optimum […]
