There is a growing body of evidence that is challenging the long-held notion that delayed onset muscle soreness or DOMS is essential for muscle growth.
Recently I’ve been using variations of a training system called Power, Rep Range, Shock (aka P/RR/S) which was created by natural bodybuilder, fitness model, author and trainer, Eric Broser. Before going further I want to thank Eric for giving me permission to write about his excellent training system!
I have actually known about P/RR/S for several years via a variety of interviews and articles. However, more recently I decided to purchase Eric’s Power, Rep Range, Shock DVD so I could see the subtleties of his system in action. I then took the basic principles of P/RR/S and put together several different variations on the system, which I have been currently using with great success!
For most folks, cardio is a dreaded word that means thirty to sixty minutes-plus each day on some piece of gym equipment slowly building up a good old-fashioned sweat. At the end of the session, when the time expires, you’re left wondering if you really melted away some of that fat that has covered up your striated and ripped appearance since your last show.
With spring here and summer approaching, I try to move some of my workouts away from the gym so that I can take advantage of the warmer weather. One of my favorite ways to change the pace is to find a track and get in some necessary cardio work. Here is a workout that I often use consisting of sprints and bodyweight exercises that will meet cardio and muscle-building needs. This is also great for when you are short on time and need to get in a quick workout. Good luck!
I've always kept my workouts very intense and over the 16 plus years of lifting I've figured out a few tricks to get the most gains and maximize my efforts. I really want to emphasize the REST PAUSE technique on Set 3. This is an old technique that I don't think gets as much attention as the drop set when it comes to adding more intensity to your workouts. This technique has really helped me make some serious strength gains recently and if it's done right I'm sure will help you, too. Here we go.
The following program can take you from HIIT beginner to HIIT stud in eight short weeks. It starts with a work:rest ratio of 1:4 in Phase 1 for a total workout time of just under 15 minutes. Phase 2 bumps up the amount of time in the "work" phase, bringing the ratio up to 1:2 and the total workout time to 17 minutes. In Phase 3, the rest ratio is cut in half, bringing the ratio up to 1:1. The total workout time increases to 18.5 minutes. Finally, in Phase 4, the rest ratio is cut in half again, raising the ratio to 2:1 and the total time at 20 minutes. This will put you in the advanced ranks for HIIT.
This is the final article of this series demonstrating a complete training phase and the methodology behind it. The three workouts, Anatomy of a Workout Parts 1-3, work synergistically together. I typically will run a phase for 3-4 weeks before moving on to a new phase. This is typically enough time, especially for a well-trained individual, to yield benefits without hitting a plateau. This type of training program should only be implemented if one has a lot of training experience and is looking for new, effective ways to challenge their physique.
The title says it all. If you're looking for a workout to destroy your chest and give you an incredible pump this will do it. This is not for the novice lifter! You will never look at pushups the same after this workout. Focus on your form, squeeze and feel each rep. Don't just throw the weight around.
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