Tuesday Video: Underground Training

August 21, 2007

Here’s a great video from strength trainer Zach Even-Esh.

Zach believes in training hard, using old-time methods as well as unconvential protocols. He uses everything at his disposal – including sandbags, sleds and the like.

Enjoy and train hard!

No Wimps Allowed Workout

August 20, 2007

Here’s a routine that’s tough, brutally tough if done with the proper intensity and focus.

This is the no wimps allowed routine and features the only exercises anyone really needs! These multi-joint powerhouses will put more beef on you than any isolation exercises or Mr. Steroid Bodybuilder power puff routine could ever do.

Take pride in doing the HARDEST exercises possible and focusing on them. Leave the easy stuff to the wimps.

Train hard, heavy and intense and watch your body grow in power and muscle.

No Wimps Allowed Workout
Overhead Press
Bench Press or Dips
Chins or Pulldowns
Rows
Squats or Front Squats
Deadlifts

Notes: Train consistently 2-3 days per week. Follow the sets and reps that feel right to you, add weight to the bar whenever possible and get lots of rest, eat good food and drink plenty of water. If deadlifts and squats are too much for one workout, drop the deadlifts or alternate squats and deads each workout.

Understand that to be successful in any weight training program – hard work is a must! Half-hearted effort does nothing for you. If you’re new to weight training or grossly out of shape, consult a physician first. End of disclaimer

Leg Specialization Routine

August 17, 2007

This week we’ll be taking a look at various specialization routines. Today we focus on the legs.

The workouts will consist of one total body day and the other is devoted to the legs. Of course on the total body day, you won’t do any direct leg work.

The basic principle to strength training is this: An exercise is worthwhile if it allows you to use very heavy weights — brings into play the BIG muscle groups — and causes lots of puffing and panting.

Training on the big exercises builds health, strength and lasting muscle size. These three factors are very important. You will train on these during your total body day and then shift to some iso work on leg day.

Leg Specialization Routine

Total Body Day:
Bench Press or Dips
Overhead Press
Pulldowns or Chins
Abs

Leg Day:
Squats
Deadlifts
Calf Raises

Notes: Train consistently 2-3 days per week. Follow the sets and reps that feel right to you, add weight to the bar whenever possible and get lots of rest, eat good food and drink plenty of water.

Understand that to be successful in any weight training program – hard work is a must! Half-hearted effort does nothing for you. If you’re new to weight training or grossly out of shape, consult a physician first. End of disclaimer

Arm Specialization Routine

August 16, 2007

This week we’ll be taking a look at various specialization routines. Today we focus on the arms.

The workouts will consist of one total body day and the other is devoted to the arms. Of course on the total body day, you won’t do any direct arm work.

The basic principle to strength training is this: An exercise is worthwhile if it allows you to use very heavy weights — brings into play the BIG muscle groups — and causes lots of puffing and panting.

Training on the big exercises builds health, strength and lasting muscle size. These three factors are very important. You will train on these during your total body day and then shift to some iso work on arm day.

Arm Specialization Routine

Total Body Day:
Bench Press or Dips
Overhead Press
Squats or Deadlifts
Abs

Arm Day:
Pulldowns
Chins
Barbell Curls

Notes: Train consistently 2-3 days per week. Follow the sets and reps that feel right to you, add weight to the bar whenever possible and get lots of rest, eat good food and drink plenty of water.

Understand that to be successful in any weight training program – hard work is a must! Half-hearted effort does nothing for you. If you’re new to weight training or grossly out of shape, consult a physician first. End of disclaimer

Back Specialization Routine

August 14, 2007

This week we’ll be taking a look at various specialization routines. Today we focus on the back.

The workouts will consist of one total body day and the other is devoted to the back. Of course on the total body day, you won’t do any direct back work.

The basic principle to strength training is this: An exercise is worthwhile if it allows you to use very heavy weights — brings into play the BIG muscle groups — and causes lots of puffing and panting.

Training on the big exercises builds health, strength and lasting muscle size. These three factors are very important. You will train on these during your total body day and then shift to some iso work on back day.

Back Specialization Routine

Total Body Day:
Bench Press or Dips
Overhead Press
Squats or Deadlifts
Abs

Back Day:
Pulldowns or Chins
Rows
Shrugs

Notes: Train consistently 2-3 days per week. Follow the sets and reps that feel right to you, add weight to the bar whenever possible and get lots of rest, eat good food and drink plenty of water.

Understand that to be successful in any weight training program – hard work is a must! Half-hearted effort does nothing for you. If you’re new to weight training or grossly out of shape, consult a physician first. End of disclaimer

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