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There is always talk about balance & stability Even more about “core,” training Know what’s underrated? Off-set/unilaterally loaded lifts Here are 8 of my favorites 1. Unilateral DB bench 2. Unilateral pendlay row 3. Foot elevated inverted row 4. Off-set rack squat 5. Off-set rack Bulgarian 6. Off-set sled...

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Gerry DeFilippo

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Upper/Lower Men’s Workout Plan You will NOT find a schedule friendly workout plan that’ll drive TOP TIER results better than this one, gentlemen: UPPER A Exercise 1: Seated/Flat Chest Press Machine — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 2: Wide Grip Lat Pull-Down — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 3: Seated Low to High Cable Flys — 1-2x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 4: Chest Supported Machine Rows w/ Neutral Grip — 2x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 5: Seated Machine OHP — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 6: Seated Machine Curls w/ Upper Arm Support — 1-2x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 7: Incline Bench Cable Tricep Push-Downs — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 8: Seated Dumbbell Hammer Curls w/ Upper Arm Support — 1-2x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR LOWER A Exercise 1: Leg Extensions — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 2: Seated Leg Curls — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 3: Pendulum/Hack Squats — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 4: 45 Degree Extension Machine — 2x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 5: ADduction Machine — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 6: Ab Crunch Machine — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 7: Calf Press on Leg Press — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR (Partial reps from the dorsiflexed position to the neutral foot position) UPPER B Exercise 1: Incline Machine Press — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 2: Chest Supported Machine Rows w/ Pronated Grip — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 3: Pec Fly Machine — 1-2x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 4: Single Arm Lat Pull-Down — 2x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 5: Cuffed Cable Lateral Raises — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 6: Preacher Curls — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 7: Overhead Tricep Extension Machine — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 8: Seated Dumbbell Hammer Curls w/ Upper Arm Support — 1-2x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR LOWER B Exercise 1: Seated Leg Curls — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 2: Leg Extensions — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 3: 45 Degree Extension Machine — 2x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 4: Calf Press on Leg Press — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR (Partial reps from the dorsiflexed position to the neutral foot position) Exercise 5: 45 Degree Leg Press — 2x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 6: Ab Crunch Machine — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 7: Machine Hip Thrusts — 2x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Scheduling Options: 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗟𝗘 𝗢𝗣𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗔 - 𝟰𝘅 𝗣𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 Day 1: UPPER A Day 2: LOWER A Day 3: OFF Day 4: UPPER B Day 5: OFF Day 6: LOWER B Day 7: OFF REPEAT 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗟𝗘 𝗢𝗣𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗕 - 𝟰𝘅 𝗣𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 Day 1: UPPER A Day 2: LOWER A Day 3: OFF Day 4: UPPER B Day 5: LOWER B Day 6: OFF Day 7: OFF REPEAT 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗟𝗘 𝗢𝗣𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗖 - 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗢𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝘆 Day 1: UPPER A Day 2: OFF Day 3: LOWER A Day 4: OFF Day 5: UPPER B Day 6: OFF Day 7: LOWER B Day 8: OFF REPEAT 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗟𝗘 𝗢𝗣𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗗 - 𝟯𝘅 𝗣𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 Week 1 - UPPER A / OFF / LOWER A / OFF / UPPER B / OFF / OFF Week 2 - LOWER B / OFF / UPPER A / OFF / LOWER A / OFF / OFF Week 3 - UPPER B / OFF / LOWER B / OFF / UPPER A / OFF / OFF Week 4 - LOWER A / OFF / UPPER B / OFF / LOWER B / OFF / OFF REPEAT Notes: 𝗩𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗦𝗘𝗧𝗦 If you see an exercise with a VARIABLE set count listed (Ex: 2-3x5-10), you should do the HIGHER NUMBER in the event that you are some combination of: -Not pressed for time -Training less often (Every Other or 3x Per Week) -Do not need to decrease your time spent during rest periods in order to fit all of the work in even if selecting the higher number If you see an exercise with a VARIABLE set count listed (Ex: 2-3x5-10), you should do the LOWER NUMBER in the event that you are some combination of: -Pressed for time -Training more often (4x Per Week) -Would need to decrease time spent during rest periods in order to fit all the work in if selecting the higher number 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗬 If you do NOT trust your ability to gauge RIR accurately, take sets to ~0 RIR/Failure to ensure you’re not sandbagging sets Should you elect to do so, be sure NOT to take any 50/50 reps (reps you’re not sure you’ll get) on exercises like Hack Squats to avoid ending up in a susceptible position Continued in post below…

Dean Turner

34,749 views • 3 months ago

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Had TONS of coaches reach out via DM, text, and WhatsApp about the video from yesterday saying 1RM on split squat makes sense. Some even sent me videos. Here is one of them from John Waters John Waters Look at the beauty in this movement. In the interest of educating coaches on movements: 1.) yes there is a "bounce" here but it is no more bounce than you see when someone lifts a light weight on bench press. 2.) moving the back leg forward when standing up enforces the front leg does the work (not the back leg like those bad videos online) 3.) return on investment here = increased unilateral force production which is what happens in sports 4.) do bilateral, split, and unilateral training with your athletes to get the benefit of lifting various loads and having various levels of stability Do you have a great video of split squat or reverse lunge? If so - send it so we can share and highlight!

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44,395 views • 8 months ago

How I currently leg press to maximize hypertrophy 🤓 1. No quarter or half repping with tons of weight with your feet high up like a BITCH 2. Choose a weight you can take through a comfortable but reasonably deep range of motion 3. Move feet low enough to have deep but comfortable dorsiflexion (toe stretch to shin) 4. Execute a range of motion that stretches the quads but keeps the tension on them through the entire rep, for me this is when I feel light pressure between my calves and hamstring (I could technically let the weight squish me to such a point that my own hamstring and body are removing tension at the bottom 5. Lay hands on knees for a totally useless safety blanket (ok half serious I do think perceived stability neurologically increases large motor unit recruitment regardless of or in tangent with actual stability but this is just a working theory I have 6. Embrace pain feel sadge For Rep schemes personally I think (after warming up) a heavy first working set 5-10 reps 1-2 reps shy of failure to maximize large motor unit recruitment followed by 1-3 lighter sets within 1-3 reps of failure of 12-15 reps works best because lighter sets following a heavy first set seems to offset the fall-off in strength for the second set due to contrast overcompensation of the muscles (think about how after a heavy set the next set FEELS lighter and often you can take the second set FURTHER) it’s almost like having 2 first sets!
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How I currently leg press to maximize hypertrophy 🤓 1. No quarter or half repping with tons of weight with your feet high up like a BITCH 2. Choose a weight you can take through a comfortable but reasonably deep range of motion 3. Move feet low enough to have deep but comfortable dorsiflexion (toe stretch to shin) 4. Execute a range of motion that stretches the quads but keeps the tension on them through the entire rep, for me this is when I feel light pressure between my calves and hamstring (I could technically let the weight squish me to such a point that my own hamstring and body are removing tension at the bottom 5. Lay hands on knees for a totally useless safety blanket (ok half serious I do think perceived stability neurologically increases large motor unit recruitment regardless of or in tangent with actual stability but this is just a working theory I have 6. Embrace pain feel sadge For Rep schemes personally I think (after warming up) a heavy first working set 5-10 reps 1-2 reps shy of failure to maximize large motor unit recruitment followed by 1-3 lighter sets within 1-3 reps of failure of 12-15 reps works best because lighter sets following a heavy first set seems to offset the fall-off in strength for the second set due to contrast overcompensation of the muscles (think about how after a heavy set the next set FEELS lighter and often you can take the second set FURTHER) it’s almost like having 2 first sets!

Hench D. Kunt🥛

24,198 views • 1 year ago

Here’s my take on technique/form/finding the right weight to use for a given exercise: Let’s say you do a set of 8 reps and if we were to rate each rep on quality, the breakdown would be… Rep 1 - 10/10 Rep 2 - 10/10 Rep 3 - 10/10 Rep 4 - 10/10 Rep 5 - 10/10 Rep 6 - 10/10 Rep 7 - 9/10 Rep 8 - 8/10 That is a perfectly acceptable outcome It is an indication that you selected the right weight and did the set properly Now let’s say you do a set of 8 reps and if we were to rate each rep on quality, the breakdown would be… Rep 1 - 10/10 Rep 2 - 10/10 Rep 3 - 10/10 Rep 4 - 9/10 Rep 5 - 8/10 Rep 6 - 7/10 Rep 7 - 6/10 Rep 8 - 5/10 That is a surefire sign you need to reduce the load and pick a weight you can actually handle with better overall technique/form for the FULL DURATION of the set Some minor slippages in technique/form are probably going to happen in plenty of instances when you’re training hard/pushing yourself I’ve often said “your first rep should look very similar to your last rep sans concentric rep velocity” Very similar = it should be close enough Ultimately, there is FINE LINE between (A) pushing hard yet maintaining technique to the point that it could still be considered “pretty good” even when approaching/reaching failure and (B) pushing hard but letting technique fall by the wayside in the pursuit of continuing to move weight from point A to point B by any means necessary Example of elite technique from end to end:
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Here’s my take on technique/form/finding the right weight to use for a given exercise: Let’s say you do a set of 8 reps and if we were to rate each rep on quality, the breakdown would be… Rep 1 - 10/10 Rep 2 - 10/10 Rep 3 - 10/10 Rep 4 - 10/10 Rep 5 - 10/10 Rep 6 - 10/10 Rep 7 - 9/10 Rep 8 - 8/10 That is a perfectly acceptable outcome It is an indication that you selected the right weight and did the set properly Now let’s say you do a set of 8 reps and if we were to rate each rep on quality, the breakdown would be… Rep 1 - 10/10 Rep 2 - 10/10 Rep 3 - 10/10 Rep 4 - 9/10 Rep 5 - 8/10 Rep 6 - 7/10 Rep 7 - 6/10 Rep 8 - 5/10 That is a surefire sign you need to reduce the load and pick a weight you can actually handle with better overall technique/form for the FULL DURATION of the set Some minor slippages in technique/form are probably going to happen in plenty of instances when you’re training hard/pushing yourself I’ve often said “your first rep should look very similar to your last rep sans concentric rep velocity” Very similar = it should be close enough Ultimately, there is FINE LINE between (A) pushing hard yet maintaining technique to the point that it could still be considered “pretty good” even when approaching/reaching failure and (B) pushing hard but letting technique fall by the wayside in the pursuit of continuing to move weight from point A to point B by any means necessary Example of elite technique from end to end:

Dean Turner

83,319 views • 8 months ago

Here is a quick 1 minute clip from "The Masters of Trading" Dan Zanger interview back in 2005. Dan highlights some very important points which still hold true today and even more so in this current 2025 market. - Not to be in the market all the time - Less trading - Limit exposure ( 3 - 4 positions max) - Stalk the market and let it set up - Anticipate 2 - 3 big trend moves per year. ( 8 - 12 weeks per move ) - Let it set up all over again. Trade less! A big part of my strategy is concentrated positions and to hit these positions when the deck is stacked in my favor. I talk about this a lot on here but I think this clip sums it up perfectly! Traderstewie Art of Trading
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Here is a quick 1 minute clip from "The Masters of Trading" Dan Zanger interview back in 2005. Dan highlights some very important points which still hold true today and even more so in this current 2025 market. - Not to be in the market all the time - Less trading - Limit exposure ( 3 - 4 positions max) - Stalk the market and let it set up - Anticipate 2 - 3 big trend moves per year. ( 8 - 12 weeks per move ) - Let it set up all over again. Trade less! A big part of my strategy is concentrated positions and to hit these positions when the deck is stacked in my favor. I talk about this a lot on here but I think this clip sums it up perfectly! Traderstewie Art of Trading

Trader Z

175,123 views • 1 year ago

My Full Workout Plan Monday — UPPER A Tuesday — LOWER A Wednesday — ZONE 2 CARDIO Thursday — UPPER B Friday — LOWER B Saturday — ZONE 2 CARDIO Sunday — ZONE 2 CARDIO 𝗨𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗥 𝗔 Exercise 1: Supine (Flat) Plate Loaded Chest Press Machine — 2x5-7 @ ~1 RIR Exercise 2: Chest Supported T Bar Rows w/ Elbows Flared — 2x5-8 @ ~1 RIR Exercise 3: Plate Loaded Incline Machine Press — 2x5-8 @ ~1 RIR Exercise 4: Single Arm Lat Pull-Down — 2x6-10 @ ~1 RIR Exercise 5: Cuffed Single Arm Cable Lateral Raises — 2x6-10 @ ~1 RIR Exercise 6: Seated BTB Cable Curls — 2x6-10 @ ~1 RIR Exercise 7: Overhead Tricep Extension Machine — 2x6-10 @ ~1 RIR Exercise 8: Dumbbell Hammer Curls w/ Upper Arm Support — 2x6-10 @ ~1 RIR 𝗟𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗥 𝗔 Exercise 1: Pendulum Squats or Leg Press — 2x5-10 @ ~1 RIR Exercise 2: Seated Leg Curls — 2x6-10 @ ~1 RIR Exercise 3: Leg Extensions — 2x6-10 @ ~1 RIR Exercise 4: Plate Stack 45 Degree Extensions — 2x5-10 @ ~1 RIR Exercise 5: Adduction Machine — 2x6-10 @ ~1 RIR Exercise 6: Calf Press — 2x5-8 @ ~1 RIR (Partial reps from the dorsiflexed position to the neutral foot position) Exercise 7: Ab Crunch Machine — 2x5-10 @ ~1 RIR 𝗨𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗥 𝗕 Exercise 1: Seated (Vertical) Plate Loaded Chest Press Machine — 2x5-7 @ ~1 RIR Exercise 2: Wide Grip Lat Pull-Down — 2x6-10 @ ~1 RIR Exercise 3: Plate Loaded Incline Machine Press — 2x5-8 @ ~1 RIR Exercise 4: Chest Supported Machine Rows w/ Elbows Tucked — 2x5-8 @ ~1 RIR Exercise 5: Seated Pin Loaded Machine OHP — 2x5-10 @ ~1 RIR Exercise 6: Single Arm Preacher Cable Curls — 2x6-10 @ ~1 RIR Exercise 7: Overhead Tricep Extension Machine — 2x6-10 @ ~1 RIR Exercise 8: Dumbbell Hammer Curls w/ Upper Arm Support — 2x6-10 @ ~1 RIR 𝗟𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗥 𝗕 Exercise 1: Pendulum Squats or Leg Press — 2x5-10 @ ~1 RIR Exercise 2: Seated Leg Curls — 2x6-10 @ ~1 RIR Exercise 3: Leg Extensions — 2x6-10 @ ~1 RIR Exercise 4: Plate Stack 45 Degree Extensions — 2x5-10 @ ~1 RIR Exercise 5: Adduction Machine — 2x6-10 @ ~1 RIR Exercise 6: Calf Press — 2x5-8 @ ~1 RIR (Partial reps from the dorsiflexed position to the neutral foot position) Exercise 7: Ab Crunch Machine — 2x5-10 @ ~1 RIR Exercise 8: Hip Thrusts Machine — 1x5-8 @ ~1 RIR NOTES - The Leg Days are very similar…usually I’ll swap the Squat pattern depending on machine availability/what I’m feeling + I tack on a set on Hip Thrusts at the end of the workout - I wrote the rep ranges very specifically to show you guys exactly how I’m progressing all the exercises I’m currently performing - I often take close to 4-5 minutes rest between sets
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My Full Workout Plan Monday — UPPER A Tuesday — LOWER A Wednesday — ZONE 2 CARDIO Thursday — UPPER B Friday — LOWER B Saturday — ZONE 2 CARDIO Sunday — ZONE 2 CARDIO 𝗨𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗥 𝗔 Exercise 1: Supine (Flat) Plate Loaded Chest Press Machine — 2x5-7 @ ~1 RIR Exercise 2: Chest Supported T Bar Rows w/ Elbows Flared — 2x5-8 @ ~1 RIR Exercise 3: Plate Loaded Incline Machine Press — 2x5-8 @ ~1 RIR Exercise 4: Single Arm Lat Pull-Down — 2x6-10 @ ~1 RIR Exercise 5: Cuffed Single Arm Cable Lateral Raises — 2x6-10 @ ~1 RIR Exercise 6: Seated BTB Cable Curls — 2x6-10 @ ~1 RIR Exercise 7: Overhead Tricep Extension Machine — 2x6-10 @ ~1 RIR Exercise 8: Dumbbell Hammer Curls w/ Upper Arm Support — 2x6-10 @ ~1 RIR 𝗟𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗥 𝗔 Exercise 1: Pendulum Squats or Leg Press — 2x5-10 @ ~1 RIR Exercise 2: Seated Leg Curls — 2x6-10 @ ~1 RIR Exercise 3: Leg Extensions — 2x6-10 @ ~1 RIR Exercise 4: Plate Stack 45 Degree Extensions — 2x5-10 @ ~1 RIR Exercise 5: Adduction Machine — 2x6-10 @ ~1 RIR Exercise 6: Calf Press — 2x5-8 @ ~1 RIR (Partial reps from the dorsiflexed position to the neutral foot position) Exercise 7: Ab Crunch Machine — 2x5-10 @ ~1 RIR 𝗨𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗥 𝗕 Exercise 1: Seated (Vertical) Plate Loaded Chest Press Machine — 2x5-7 @ ~1 RIR Exercise 2: Wide Grip Lat Pull-Down — 2x6-10 @ ~1 RIR Exercise 3: Plate Loaded Incline Machine Press — 2x5-8 @ ~1 RIR Exercise 4: Chest Supported Machine Rows w/ Elbows Tucked — 2x5-8 @ ~1 RIR Exercise 5: Seated Pin Loaded Machine OHP — 2x5-10 @ ~1 RIR Exercise 6: Single Arm Preacher Cable Curls — 2x6-10 @ ~1 RIR Exercise 7: Overhead Tricep Extension Machine — 2x6-10 @ ~1 RIR Exercise 8: Dumbbell Hammer Curls w/ Upper Arm Support — 2x6-10 @ ~1 RIR 𝗟𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗥 𝗕 Exercise 1: Pendulum Squats or Leg Press — 2x5-10 @ ~1 RIR Exercise 2: Seated Leg Curls — 2x6-10 @ ~1 RIR Exercise 3: Leg Extensions — 2x6-10 @ ~1 RIR Exercise 4: Plate Stack 45 Degree Extensions — 2x5-10 @ ~1 RIR Exercise 5: Adduction Machine — 2x6-10 @ ~1 RIR Exercise 6: Calf Press — 2x5-8 @ ~1 RIR (Partial reps from the dorsiflexed position to the neutral foot position) Exercise 7: Ab Crunch Machine — 2x5-10 @ ~1 RIR Exercise 8: Hip Thrusts Machine — 1x5-8 @ ~1 RIR NOTES - The Leg Days are very similar…usually I’ll swap the Squat pattern depending on machine availability/what I’m feeling + I tack on a set on Hip Thrusts at the end of the workout - I wrote the rep ranges very specifically to show you guys exactly how I’m progressing all the exercises I’m currently performing - I often take close to 4-5 minutes rest between sets

Dean Turner

53,322 views • 4 months ago

Training to failure isn’t needed to max gains? Some people believe that you must take every set to failure in order to maximize muscle gains, but emerging literature suggests this may not be the case A new study examined training to failure vs stopping 1 to 2 reps shy of failure & found that the participants gained the same amount of muscle mass from both training styles There are several strengths to this study. First of all, they used a unilateral design where each participant was their own control by training one leg taking each set to failure and stopping 1-2 reps shy on the other. This helps negate any genetic induced differences since each person is acting as their own control Second, they matched training volumes to the participants previous volumes. This is a HUGE strength that is often overlooked in other studies Third, they used participants that were well trained (at least 3 years resistance training experience) Fourth, they had them all eat in a slight calorie surplus This adds to a growing body of literature demonstrating that training to absolute failure isn’t needed for gains & is likely counterproductive for optimal strength gains due to excess fatigue Interestingly, each group had no difference in total reps performed. That may seem strange when one group is going to failure but the other is stopping 1-2 reps shy. This can be explained by lower inter-set fatigue in the non failure group. For example if a failure group hits failure at 10 reps in set 1, they may only get 8 on the next set, and 6 on the next set. Whereas they might have been able to do 8 reps every set if they didn’t go to all out failure. As such, if you do train to failure I recommend only going to failure on your very last set of an exercise If you want to know how to implement this sort of programming make sure you check out the Biolayne Workoit Builder to get access to all my evidence based programs to help you get strong AF & build muscle 👊
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Training to failure isn’t needed to max gains? Some people believe that you must take every set to failure in order to maximize muscle gains, but emerging literature suggests this may not be the case A new study examined training to failure vs stopping 1 to 2 reps shy of failure & found that the participants gained the same amount of muscle mass from both training styles There are several strengths to this study. First of all, they used a unilateral design where each participant was their own control by training one leg taking each set to failure and stopping 1-2 reps shy on the other. This helps negate any genetic induced differences since each person is acting as their own control Second, they matched training volumes to the participants previous volumes. This is a HUGE strength that is often overlooked in other studies Third, they used participants that were well trained (at least 3 years resistance training experience) Fourth, they had them all eat in a slight calorie surplus This adds to a growing body of literature demonstrating that training to absolute failure isn’t needed for gains & is likely counterproductive for optimal strength gains due to excess fatigue Interestingly, each group had no difference in total reps performed. That may seem strange when one group is going to failure but the other is stopping 1-2 reps shy. This can be explained by lower inter-set fatigue in the non failure group. For example if a failure group hits failure at 10 reps in set 1, they may only get 8 on the next set, and 6 on the next set. Whereas they might have been able to do 8 reps every set if they didn’t go to all out failure. As such, if you do train to failure I recommend only going to failure on your very last set of an exercise If you want to know how to implement this sort of programming make sure you check out the Biolayne Workoit Builder to get access to all my evidence based programs to help you get strong AF & build muscle 👊

Layne Norton, PhD

48,374 views • 2 years ago

My stream has crashed every stream Ive done for the last year and a half. I dont know what to do and im about to quit. I have a job- just my hobby is being destroyed ): Here are more videos. Please help. -started with OBS and now a bit less crashes in SLOBS - Nothing in the logs / event viewer says anything is wrong. - Ive reseated my ram. - All gamebar/overlays are off. - no overheating (CPU 38°, Mobo 42°, GPU 53°) -6 month old thermal paste -3 month old bios - all updated firmware on everything/storage/mobo/ram - power hub USB - no plugins - HAGS off - nvidia audio devices off - max game fps set to 60 /playing at low quality - NO overclocking - meld wont work - anker surge protector+2 outlets I cant play games on my powerhouse of a PC, only Playstation is working to avoid lags. Still crashes though. Specs below
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My stream has crashed every stream Ive done for the last year and a half. I dont know what to do and im about to quit. I have a job- just my hobby is being destroyed ): Here are more videos. Please help. -started with OBS and now a bit less crashes in SLOBS - Nothing in the logs / event viewer says anything is wrong. - Ive reseated my ram. - All gamebar/overlays are off. - no overheating (CPU 38°, Mobo 42°, GPU 53°) -6 month old thermal paste -3 month old bios - all updated firmware on everything/storage/mobo/ram - power hub USB - no plugins - HAGS off - nvidia audio devices off - max game fps set to 60 /playing at low quality - NO overclocking - meld wont work - anker surge protector+2 outlets I cant play games on my powerhouse of a PC, only Playstation is working to avoid lags. Still crashes though. Specs below

WATCHHOLLIE

25,488 views • 4 months ago

You can trick your body to lift more than you normally can Because of this, I do it every session on my personal training, which I’ve shared through my Super Set program. It’s called Post Action Potentiation (PAP) and it’s a temporary state where your muscles and nervous system are activated and operated in a heightened state It’s all about ramping up to reach this state and I use 3 steps to get there. Stage 1: bodybuilding exercises, low effort and longer durations. Think bicep curls, reverse flys sets of 12-20. Perfect for the first exercise/set scheme of the day. But it’s not enough to get to that true state of potentiation. We need more. Stage 2: You’ve got some blood flowing, you’re warm up and starting your primary exercise of the day like bench press. Your warm up sets are ramping up with low to moderate weight paired with high effort. This starts really recruiting those bigger stronger type II motor units. Remember you don’t need the reps near failure to recruit type II motor units, you just need effort. Stage 2 is great but we can go even deeper Stage 3: These are the working sets. You are pairing heavier weight with high effort. The magic is doing it without taking on fatigue. My programming and coaching notes guide you. Each set sets you up for the next, allowing you to end on a max set of some kind. Then every exercise and set after that you’re able to lift more than normal. You’ve reached this state of potentiation and you ride the wave down Super Sets uses 2 more secondary strength exercises followed by single joint bodybuilding exercises. We squeeze the juice completely The training split for Super Sets is one muscle group per day, you can run it 4-7 times per week.
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You can trick your body to lift more than you normally can Because of this, I do it every session on my personal training, which I’ve shared through my Super Set program. It’s called Post Action Potentiation (PAP) and it’s a temporary state where your muscles and nervous system are activated and operated in a heightened state It’s all about ramping up to reach this state and I use 3 steps to get there. Stage 1: bodybuilding exercises, low effort and longer durations. Think bicep curls, reverse flys sets of 12-20. Perfect for the first exercise/set scheme of the day. But it’s not enough to get to that true state of potentiation. We need more. Stage 2: You’ve got some blood flowing, you’re warm up and starting your primary exercise of the day like bench press. Your warm up sets are ramping up with low to moderate weight paired with high effort. This starts really recruiting those bigger stronger type II motor units. Remember you don’t need the reps near failure to recruit type II motor units, you just need effort. Stage 2 is great but we can go even deeper Stage 3: These are the working sets. You are pairing heavier weight with high effort. The magic is doing it without taking on fatigue. My programming and coaching notes guide you. Each set sets you up for the next, allowing you to end on a max set of some kind. Then every exercise and set after that you’re able to lift more than normal. You’ve reached this state of potentiation and you ride the wave down Super Sets uses 2 more secondary strength exercises followed by single joint bodybuilding exercises. We squeeze the juice completely The training split for Super Sets is one muscle group per day, you can run it 4-7 times per week.

Official Strength Debates

10,798 views • 1 month ago