One-Lift Specialization Squat Routine
July 29, 2009
One-lift specialization routines were very common in the old days. These type of routines created bulk and power faster than many imagined. The two big keys to the effectiveness of this type of routine is maximum effort and ample time for recovery. Keep this in mind if Read more
Mark Berry Abbreviated Program
July 24, 2009
Mark Berry was a U.S. Olympic weight lifting coach (1932, 1936) and the publisher of Strength Magazine. Berry, along with J.C. Hise, invented what became known as the Squats & Milk Program. Berry was an early advocate of abbreviated training and the 20-rep breathing squat. This routine is adapted fromĀ Berry’s “Barbell Course” book. Overhead Press 2 x 10 Bent-Over Rows 2 x 10 Bench Press 2 x 10 Squats 1 x 20 (breathing) Rest for 10 minutes then: Deadlifts 1 x 20 (breathing) Notes: Read more
Combo Routine
July 22, 2009
The only way to build a powerful body is to lift heavy weights. That one sentence more than any other sums up weight training as a whole. Power is acquired through hard work on the basic multi-joint movements that build strength and muscle. Read more
Stand on Your Feet Workout
July 17, 2009
This is a real old-school type of workout. The entire routine is done standing up. At no time do you get off your feet – Just like many of the old-school lifters liked to train. You will be combining the old-timers love for lifting Read more
Summer Special Just For You
July 9, 2009
The feedback on the redesigned Workout Routines has been great. Thanks to all who have emailed your thoughts. One of the main topics brought up has been the new premium content section. As most already know, some parts of the site are set up Read more






