Training for a big lift

There are three points to take under consideration when building a bigger lift. So far I’ve briefly discussed two of these. In this last little discourse, but it’s not going to be lengthy as per the partial definition of discourse, I’ll mention the actual training program.

Training programs

Simply lifting everyday will get results for the newer lifter. However, better outcomes will be achieved by taking a more scientific approach. The more advanced person will need more variation in not only their sets and reps but their overall program. This is where the concept of periodization comes to the forefront.

In it’s simplest form periodization schedules vary the sets, reps, intensities, work to rest ratios, exercises, frequency of lifting, duration of the session…all in the effort to promote muscle growth and strength by avoiding overtraining and boredom.

If you are presently following a linear progression in your lifting program then you are missing the boat in making gains. Your body can tolerate only so much of so much added weight each week. Soon it will let you down.

By following an undulating periodization cycle you give your body time to adapt but not accommodate. This is the key to progress.

Once you accommodate then one of two things will begin to take place and in the order listed:

You become stagnant in your progress and then you regress. So the options in this situation are to either continue making progress or to stop making progress.

Changing your program to take into account the adaptations to the training made by your body will increase your chances of developing a bigger lift.

The training choices are yours; make good ones.

	Author:	Danny ODell (Danny ODell's profile, Danny ODell's blog)
	Posted On:	Sunday, 21st October '07, 9:52pm
	Tags:	Bodybuilding, Strength Training, Training, Training Programs and Weight Training
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