Archive for January, 2000

Metabolic Acceleration Training

A better way
I’m a huge believer in using the “alternating set” system when training. For time management reasons, I tend to do exercise one for a set, rest 60 seconds or so, do exercise two for a set, rest 60 seconds or so, and continue. This allows me to increase work density while still getting [...]

Leg Training Myths

Leg Training Myths Exposed
Quick Answers to Common Idiocy
by Alwyn Cosgrove
You know the guy who floats around the gym nit-picking everybody’s technique? The guy who offers constructive criticism without being constructive? Well, we got sick of listening to his pseudo-knowledge about leg training, so [...]

Three Ideas for Tougher Workouts

3 Ideas For Tougher Workouts
Alternative Methods of Progression
by Alwyn Cosgrove
Are you on exercise autopilot? After every set do you add a 10-pounder to each side of the bar before you can say, “Please spot me, Jamie Eason?” Then it’s time to consider some new ways to step [...]