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High-Set, Low-Rep Workout Variations for Size and Strength
Variations in Training with 8 to 10 Sets of 3 to 5 Reps I have written many times that I believe the best form of training—at least, when it comes to building boatloads of both massive size and...
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High-Frequency Specialization Workouts
Gain Slabs of Muscle, Make an Undersized Bodypart Grow Massive, or Improve Your Strength on a Specific Lift with High-Frequency Specialization Workouts Sometimes it’s a good idea to specialize on a...
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Pump and Grow Big
A (Relatively) High-Volume 2-Exercise-Per-Muscle Group Program for Gaining Muscle As I was typing away on my latest article for the blog, I needed a break. I typically write in sort of creative...
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The Fighter’s Physique
Real Strength and Power Training for Fighters and Martial ArtistsHow a Fighter Should Train and How to Train to Look Like a Fighter What follows is the longest article that (I think) I have ever...
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The Ki of the Stomach
Cultivating Internal Energy in the Hara for Budo Training The other day, I was having a conversation with a dear friend of mine—I won’t get into the details, as they are beside the point for the...
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More High-Set, Low-Rep Workout Variations
Build Even More Size, Strength, and Power with Multiple Sets of Low Reps Of all the training articles that I have written the last couple months, the most popular article by far is my recent...
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The Two Types of Lifters
Some Ideas for Training and Program Design Based on the Type of Lifter That You Are The famous fantasy and science fiction author George R.R. Martin once said that he believed there are, basically,...
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Roll of the Dice: Planned Variety for Size and Strength
A Unique Training Idea for Renewed Size and Strength Gains (Plus a Little Fun) To make consistent gains in size and strength, you need two vital components. You need to actually be on a training...
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Uncommon Associations
Uncommon Training Associations for More Size and StrengthBuild Additional Mass and Power with Some Unique Training Combinations Certain objects, items, and concepts are associated with other...
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Phasic Training for Hypertrophy
How to Make More Mass-Building Gains and Continued Progress Over Months and Years In this essay, I want to go into detail over a subject that I’ve touched upon in other articles and essays over the...
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No Toys
Mushin and Other Unique Aspects of Budo ZenSome Thoughts on Zen-Influenced Budo and the Differences Between Budo Zen and “Common” Zen Along with a Few Other Musings I write quite a bit about Budo...
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3 to 5 Split Training
Various Split Training Options With the 3 to 5 Method for Mass, Strength, and Power When it comes to serious strength and power training, one of the best ways to train is with the sub-maximal...
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High-Frequency, High-Volume, AND High-Intensity
A Workout Program and Some Training Ideas for Those Who Want It All In my last article on using the 3 to 5 method with split workouts, I outlined the Russian rules of training. 3 to 5 training is...
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Workout Plans with the 3 to 5 Method
How to Run a Systematized Training Plan Using the 3 to 5 Method In my recent 3 to 5 Split Training article, I discussed some different split schedules using the 3 to 5 method. The method is...
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High-Set, Low-Rep Training Plans
Some Detailed Training Plans for High-Set, Low-Rep Workout Programs Two of my most popular recent articles are the ones on high-set, low-rep training variations. If you’re interested, and haven’t...
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Basic Training Advice for Full-Body Workouts
Some Thoughts on Programming Design and Proper Technique for Learning the Major LiftsAdvice for Beginners or Those New to Full-Body Workouts or Serious Strength Training Although I have covered the...
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Hybrid Lifts for Size and Strength
Build More Mass and Power with Hybrid Lifts and the Workouts That Utilize Them The best lifts for building size and strength are “big” compound movements. If you want to build as much mass and...
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Grease-the-Groove Workouts and High-Frequency Training for Mass and Power,...
An “Easy” High-Frequency Training Program for Plenty of Size and Strength + Some Other Tips and Workouts for Transforming Your Physique I began training in martial arts more than 40 years ago, when...
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More Thoughts on Grease-the-Groove and High-Frequency Training
In my last article, I presented a few workout routines along with some training ideas for using high-frequency training (HFT) with what is commonly termed “grease-the-groove” workouts. After...
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The Power of Minimal
Minimalistic Programs for Strength and Power, Added Size, or an Aesthetic Physique The other day I was at the grocery store stocking up on meat, veggies, and my other pantry mainstay, dog food and...
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The Wisdom of Train Long, Not Hard
Simple Methods to Improve Your Workouts and Obtain Better Results Over the years, one of my most popular articles has been my “Train Long, Not Hard” feature that I wrote for Testosterone Nation...
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Make 10x10 Better
Variations on the 10 Sets of 10 Reps Method for One-Exercise-Per-Bodypart Training Since the ‘90s, I’ve preached the benefits of one-exercise-per-bodypart workouts in articles I wrote for Ironman...
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Some Odds and Ends
Unique Training Concepts and Ideas for Gaining Size and Strength or Getting in Shape I have a lot of stuff that I’m trying to write. So much that it can get overwhelming—a book I’m trying to...
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Bodyweight Training Using the Heavy-Light-Medium System
A Simple 3-Days-Per-Week, H/L/M Bodyweight Regimen I received an email the other day asking me if I was going to write another part of my Bodyweight Training and Beyond series. I wrote Part 3 of...
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To Kensho or Not to Kensho…
That is the QuestionOn the Importance (or Unimportance) of Spiritual “Experiences” such as Kensho and Satori in Budo Zen and Zen-Influenced BudoAre Experiences of Spiritual “Awakening” Important?...
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