This idea started for me on a December evening in 2011. I had just stepped outside to do our evening chores to feed our horses. I hopped into our tractor, and a few minutes later, a five foot tall, 700-pound ...
if you did 6 sets of 1 rep (total = 6 reps), that is obviously less effort than 4 sets of 12 reps (total = 48 reps). However, if you use Method B to measure workout volume, you would have achieved a “higher” workout volume with 6 sets. ...
How many sets you do per workout should be determined by your goal. Here's the best number of sets, reps, set types and rest periods to use.
In the previous lessons, we covered a strategy for this course which is to replace your bad habits with good keystone habits.在之前的课程中，我们讨论了本系列课程的策略，那就是用好的关键习惯取代你的坏习惯。Then we discussed how habits work, debunked a couple of misconceptions, and in our las...
Progressive overload is the most effective way to build muscle. In other words, continuously increasing the intensity of your training. If you use the same weights, reps and sets for weeks on end, your muscles aren't exposed to new stimuli and won't change. ...
Training for strength? Muscle growth? Power? Endurance? Here's how to adjust your rest time between sets to suit your workout goals.
Run with a high knee lift. Land on the ball of your foot, as opposed to your toes. Because of the intensity required for sprint workouts, efforts tend to be short (and powerful) with longer rest periods in between sets than other types of workout. To build power, sprint for 5 to 10...
Whether you’re building up to your first 10K race, or are a more seasoned runner seeking some last-minute 10K tune-up sessions, we have the advice you need.
Squats are more than just a “quad” exercise. While your legs are the prime movers, many other muscles work. Your abs and lower back stabilize your trunk so it doesn’t collapse under the weight. Your upper back, shoulders, and arms work to hold and balance the barbell on your back....
Squats are more than just a “quad” exercise. While your legs are the prime movers, many other muscles work. Your abs and lower back stabilize your trunk so it doesn’t collapse under the weight. Your upper back, shoulders, and arms work to hold and balance the barbell on your back....