Form First

In efforts to increase mass, strength, or performance, many sacrifice form and mechanics for perceived gains. Don't fool yourself, get the form right in the beginning and the function will follow. If your perform and movement with the intent of working a particular muscle group but allow others to dominate, then all of the grunting and cursing is for nothing. Don't be a "tough guy" (or girl) lower the weight and get it right the first time. There are some routines that allow some measure of "cheating" or broken form, but this should be undertaken with real intent. In other words don't explain horrible form by claiming you are doing some modified form of cheat principle or overload training. THERE IS A DIFFERENCE. Overloads and Power Rack training routines are a great way to add size, identify weak/sticking points, and get a good pump.

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Workout Time Table

I am often asked how long a workout should last. My answer to that is not too long and not too short. The focus should be on the work to be done. If you complete your training routine in a half hour, then that is how long you should workout. But I don't think any session should last 2-3 hours. That's not working hard, that's working without intensity. Some sessions can last a decent amount of time, but that should depend on the routine and number of training partners. Not some arbitrary time established. Training insane, is training with little rest. Even when pushing big weight, rest should be minimized. Allow enough time for recovery (1-2 min), not for a conversation.

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Get Big!

Are you using incremental training routines? Stop calculating calculating weight and percentages! Slap some plates on the bar or press and push yourself. The only way to put on some real size is to lift heavy weight. Simple I know, but too often people are concerned with a particular regimen. Experiment, be creative, but most of all be different. You know your body better than anyone so push it harder every workout.

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