Turn Down The Volume, Crank The Power
by Joe Hashey, CSCS author of Bull Strength Conditioning

"THAT'S IT?!?!" Matt exclaimed when he walked in the gym for his second workout. "I used to do WAY more at the gym!"

The workout board read the following:

1. Weighted Pull Ups 5 x 3

2a. Dips 4 x 10

2b. Supine Rows 4 x 10

3. DB One Arm Military Press 3 x 12

4. Plate Stacking 3 x 1 minute

"Well Matt," I replied "That's because you didn't know any better."

Matt represented a big issue in strength training. Many lifters are motivated and dedicated to getting better, but just assume "more is better." Also they misapply the Repeated Effort Method when they train.

I've told you before about the time where a buddy of mine in high school and I went into the hammer strength room at our local gym. There must have been 20-30 pieces of equipment in there. A CRAZY amount of volume.

We thought it would be awesome to go around and do 3 sets of 8 on EVERY equipment in there! Yeah, we were dumbasses. Of course, we got nothing out of that workout that lasted about 3 hours, except for some serious DOMS.

It is CRUCIAL to let your muscles recover by feeding them after your workouts.

BUT THERE IS A PROBLEM

"Less" is only "more" if done correctly.

Nearly every play in football is drawn up to be a touchdown.

Every play in basketball should end in a basket.

However, the best plans are ONLY successful if they are executed. Shorter workouts are ONLY effective if they are done with intensity.

In a typical workout, you should be busting your butt to get the last few reps on your last set. Not talking on your phone via your blue tooth earpiece while strolling on the treadmill complaining about your lack of gains. (Every time I see that I feel like throwing their phone..my phone..any phone really!)

That workout above could light up your body and ignite growth...or you could feel nothing and hate it. The only difference would be the intensity.

Every workout could be a success...if it is planned correctly AND EXECTUED.

Today, ladies and gentlemen, go DOMINATE your workouts. Attack EACH and every set with intensity that deep down you know it takes to get better.

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