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Daniel_Meyer
Daniel_Meyer g Daniel Meyer
518 Post(s)
518 Post(s) Gender: Male Goal: Bodybuilding Date Joined: October 10, 2013
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Since my lean gains phase began I have changed my training style immensely.

 

The primary principles of my training goals is progressive overload however not at the expense of form or tempo.

 

Each of my exercises has a specific way to be performed and a unique tempo. Here are my criteria for progressional overload:

  • Tempo is more controlled - note I do not change the actual seconds of the tempo I just notice whether I have more control over the tempo
  • Reps increase
  • Weight increases
  • Rest time decreases

The point of this post is to motivate you to keep pushing, just because you may not progress in weight every session there are more aspects to progressional overload to utilise. Train hard, but also train smart.

Sport Rehabilitation BSc GSR Sport Rehabilitator and S&C coach at Boston United FC Super Hermanite Twitter: Daniel_Meyer99
jmboiardi
jmboiardi p John M Boiardi
2.6K Post(s)
2.6K Post(s) Gender: Male Goal: Bodybuilding Date Joined: October 10, 2013
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Posted By: Daniel_Meyer

Since my lean gains phase began I have changed my training style immensely.

 

The primary principles of my training goals is progressive overload however not at the expense of form or tempo.

 

Each of my exercises has a specific way to be performed and a unique tempo. Here are my criteria for progressional overload:

  • Tempo is more controlled - note I do not change the actual seconds of the tempo I just notice whether I have more control over the tempo
  • Reps increase
  • Weight increases
  • Rest time decreases

The point of this post is to motivate you to keep pushing, just because you may not progress in weight every session there are more aspects to progressional overload to utilise. Train hard, but also train smart.

Agree 100% Daniel. Progressive overload is achieved either by raising the weight or making the muscle do more work with shorter rest periods. Many people forget or don't know about the latter but know only the former and feel if the weight ain't going up fast enough they are failing. Unless you are a power lifter where the end goal is increasing the poundages you can lift, this is a recipe for frustration.

 

Volume and intensity are just as effective as increased weight in building muscle size and strength. You just need to know how to train and if/when possible include some pyramiding of the weight to aide in strength gains.

 

John

34 years of lifting and nutritional experience and resident "old man" :-) MS Athlete and past Super Hermanite since 2013.
Adawg38
Adawg38 g Aaron Henry
563 Post(s)
563 Post(s) Gender: Male Goal: Gain Muscle Date Joined: December 12, 2013
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Posted By: Daniel_Meyer

Since my lean gains phase began I have changed my training style immensely.

 

The primary principles of my training goals is progressive overload however not at the expense of form or tempo.

 

Each of my exercises has a specific way to be performed and a unique tempo. Here are my criteria for progressional overload:

  • Tempo is more controlled - note I do not change the actual seconds of the tempo I just notice whether I have more control over the tempo
  • Reps increase
  • Weight increases
  • Rest time decreases

The point of this post is to motivate you to keep pushing, just because you may not progress in weight every session there are more aspects to progressional overload to utilise. Train hard, but also train smart.

I agree 100% guys! Lots of people out there giving up or getting frustrated because they ca't lift moe weight every week because they think that is the only way to progress. I was the same for my first 2 years of lifting.

I have been training coming up on 6 years and have made some great gainz. I've done a lot of trial and error on myself as well as learned from others and through research online. I've come along way in strength and size since I've started. I will continue to learn and make myself better each day. MS Athlete/Super Hermanite BEING CHALLENGED IN LIFE IS INEVITABLE, BEING DEFEATED IS OPTIONAL.
Scott_Herman
Scott_Herman a Scott Herman
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7.1K Post(s) Gender: Male Goal: Bodybuilding Date Joined: August 8, 2008
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Posted By: Daniel_Meyer

Since my lean gains phase began I have changed my training style immensely.

 

The primary principles of my training goals is progressive overload however not at the expense of form or tempo.

 

Each of my exercises has a specific way to be performed and a unique tempo. Here are my criteria for progressional overload:

  • Tempo is more controlled - note I do not change the actual seconds of the tempo I just notice whether I have more control over the tempo
  • Reps increase
  • Weight increases
  • Rest time decreases

The point of this post is to motivate you to keep pushing, just because you may not progress in weight every session there are more aspects to progressional overload to utilise. Train hard, but also train smart.

Sounds a lot like what I have been doing.

 

Shortenting my rest periods has made my workouts much more effective. I get so much more in, it takes less time, and the pump is way better!

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Mcmike
Mcmike g Michael Benedict Ramos
458 Post(s)
458 Post(s) Gender: Male Goal: Gain Muscle Date Joined: December 12, 2013
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Posted By: Daniel_Meyer

Since my lean gains phase began I have changed my training style immensely.

 

The primary principles of my training goals is progressive overload however not at the expense of form or tempo.

 

Each of my exercises has a specific way to be performed and a unique tempo. Here are my criteria for progressional overload:

  • Tempo is more controlled - note I do not change the actual seconds of the tempo I just notice whether I have more control over the tempo
  • Reps increase
  • Weight increases
  • Rest time decreases

The point of this post is to motivate you to keep pushing, just because you may not progress in weight every session there are more aspects to progressional overload to utilise. Train hard, but also train smart.

I'm doing the exact way as you guys do! I maintained the same weight and reps for 3 set with minimal rest. (3 set of 10-12 reps). The pump was great.

( Beginner ) 1 Year Lifting Experience Bachelor of Science in Marketing Management Don't be afraid to make mistakes, face failure and fall, because most of the time, the greatest rewards come from doing the things that scare you the most. You'll get everything you wish for... just focus and work on it. And you'll get more than you could ever have imagined. Who knows where life will take you. The road is long, and in the end - - the journey is the destination.
NilsFearons
NilsFearons g Nils Fearons
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96 Post(s) Gender: Male Goal: Bodybuilding Date Joined: November 11, 2013
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Great food for thought Daniel, ther is more to progressive overload than just adding weight :-)

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Whisper
Whisper p+ Kostas Kroustaloudis
687 Post(s)
687 Post(s) Gender: Male Goal: Train for a sport Date Joined: September 9, 2011
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Posted By: Daniel_Meyer

Since my lean gains phase began I have changed my training style immensely.

 

The primary principles of my training goals is progressive overload however not at the expense of form or tempo.

 

Each of my exercises has a specific way to be performed and a unique tempo. Here are my criteria for progressional overload:

  • Tempo is more controlled - note I do not change the actual seconds of the tempo I just notice whether I have more control over the tempo
  • Reps increase
  • Weight increases
  • Rest time decreases

The point of this post is to motivate you to keep pushing, just because you may not progress in weight every session there are more aspects to progressional overload to utilise. Train hard, but also train smart.

Good post Daniel. Couldnt agree more. I would also love your opinion on my new article since its pretty much the same topic. :)

Kostas

Muscular Strength Athlete and Content Manager 6 Years Lifting Experience Bachelors in Molecular Chemistry/Biochemistry, Working towards Masters Lifting Style & Philosophy : Aikido, Energy, Balance, Flexibility, Posture
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