Should you train to failure if you want to make your muscles grow as fast as humanly possible? Or will you do just as well leaving a few reps in reserve? The argument in favor of training to failure goes something like this… If you want to build muscle as fast as humanly possible, you […]
How Long to Rest Between Sets? Hypertrophy, Strength and Weight Loss
How long should you rest between sets to build muscle? Is 60 seconds enough? Is 5 minutes too long? Are shorter rest periods better for weight loss? Let’s find out. The short and simple answer to the question is 2 minutes. That’s how long you should rest between sets if you want to build muscle, […]
How To Do Hack Squats With Dumbbells
While the hack squat is a highly effective lower body exercise, not every gym has a hack squat machine. And if you’ve got a gym set up in your garage or spare room, a hack squat machine isn’t a particularly efficient use of space or budget. Today, I want to show you three exercises that […]
3 Day Upper Lower Split
There are several different ways you can use a 3-day upper/lower split routine to build muscle. The first is to take a standard 4-day upper lower split, insert an extra day of rest, and turn it into a 3-day routine. This works well if you’re busy and don’t have the time to train four days […]
6-Day Dumbbell Workout Plan for Growth
All you need for this 6-day dumbbell-only workout routine is a couple of adjustable dumbbells and a bench. It’s ideal if you train at home, or travel a lot and don’t always have access to a well-equipped gym. The default version of the program (known in some circles as the Arnold Split) involves training six […]
5 Day Upper/Lower Split
The 4-day version of the upper/lower split works well for a lot of people. Followed consistently, it can deliver gains in size and strength for many months, if not years. However, let’s assume that you’ve been following an upper/lower split for some time, your progress has stalled, and you want to try ramping up your […]