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For as long as I can remember I've done the typical pyramid style sets to failure. For example, bench press would look something like 4 sets starting at 10-12 reps, adding weight to each set and fatiguing the muscle to absolute failure at about 6 reps by the last set. Sometimes incorporating forced reps, negatives, drop sets, etc. This worked great, all good stuff. However, I'm realizing I haven't made any gains in muscle mass in a really long time.
Showing posts with label Muscle Gain. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Muscle Gain. Show all posts
Sunday, February 24, 2013
Friday, February 8, 2013
Dr. Doug McGuff - Body by Science - Superslow HIT
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Ever want a physician to back up their opinions on exercise and diet with research and information down to the cellular level? Just watch this presentation by Dr. Doug McGuff and soak in some of the information. He advocates a superslow style of HIT (high intensity training), similar to Mike Mentzer, and explains why it may be optimal for muscle gain, heart health, and fat loss. Doug's book is called "Body by Science", I haven't purchased it yet but will be sure to post my thoughts once I've read it.
Ever want a physician to back up their opinions on exercise and diet with research and information down to the cellular level? Just watch this presentation by Dr. Doug McGuff and soak in some of the information. He advocates a superslow style of HIT (high intensity training), similar to Mike Mentzer, and explains why it may be optimal for muscle gain, heart health, and fat loss. Doug's book is called "Body by Science", I haven't purchased it yet but will be sure to post my thoughts once I've read it.
FIRST POST: QUESTION EVERYTHING!
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I'd like to start this blog off with a little something I've learned over the years. QUESTION EVERYTHING. Over time many theories on health and fitness have become accepted as the norm. This seems to be where a lot of people make mistakes. Unfortunately, these ideas are so ingrained in everyone including many doctors, that they're accepted as fact.
Examples of theories accepted as fact:
I'd like to start this blog off with a little something I've learned over the years. QUESTION EVERYTHING. Over time many theories on health and fitness have become accepted as the norm. This seems to be where a lot of people make mistakes. Unfortunately, these ideas are so ingrained in everyone including many doctors, that they're accepted as fact.
Examples of theories accepted as fact:
- running is best for losing weight
- bacon makes you fat
- heavier you lift bigger you get
- smaller more frequent meals speed up metabolism
- going more than 2 hours without eating will stop muscle gains
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