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Assuming you go to the gym regularly and train, most of you reading this will probably fall into either the cardio (CV) training or weight training (resistance) camp. Some of you may do both. It is common for both groups to debate which one is better to achieve their ideal physique. The general theme is that cardio (running, cycling, etc..) is best for fat loss and weights are best for packing on muscle. Is this true? Is weight training best for every goal or do you need a combination of the two? Lets explore the science behind the argument.
Q. I’ve been following the 6-day split routine from Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Encyclopaedia of Modern Bodybuilding for 6 weeks. In the last 2 weeks, I’ve been feeling really tired and drained. I don’t even feel like training anymore. What’s wrong?
A. The use of balls and wobble boards has become very popular in the last few years. Training in an “unstable environment” is supposed to improve your balance and strengthen the “core” muscles.
Q. I’ve been lifting weights for a few years, and am very motivated to achieve a great body, but I don’t want (or have the time) to be massive.. I’m average height and don’t want to be bigger than 13 stone, but I want to be lean and perfectly proportioned. Should I train differently to someone who wants to be huge?
At the end of a set when you cannot complete another full range of motion (ROM) rep, doing partial reps will stress the muscles beyond the point of normal failure. Partial reps can also be done for entire sets. Consider the squat. If you squat only halfway to parallel, you’ll be able to lift significantly more than if you squat to parallel. Going heavier during this partial ROM allows you to overload the muscle with more weight. Used periodically, this can increase strength and muscle size.
Q. I heard one guy saying that all bodybuilders are switching their training to just 2-3 sets on each body part and going all out with maximum weight. I always train to failure but use 5-9 sets. What is your opinion on this?
Why do we train? Why do we bust our guts in the gym to look better? This is a question you might ask yourself when training doesn’t seem to go your way and the gains come to a halt. Sometimes knowing why you’re doing something and having focus, gives you the desired motivation to succeed. When it comes to training, you need all the discipline and motivation you can get, especially when the “new year″ feeling starts to wear off.
Q. A guy at the gym told me that more than 8 reps won’t help me build muscle. Should I always do less than 8 reps?
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