C.S. Sloan's Integral Strength

Some Detailed Training Plans for High-Set, Low-Rep Workout Programs      Two of my most popular recent articles are the ones on high-set, low-rep training variations.  If you’re interested, and haven’t read them, here are the links: Part One , Part Two .  After writing my recent article on specific training plans for using the 3 to 5 method, I thought it might be a good idea to write this article on detailed training plans for multiple sets of low reps.  If you’re interested in using high-set, low-rep workouts but aren’t exactly sure how you should program your sessions, then here’s your answer.      In this article, I will lay out exactly what to do in your workouts.  No thinking required.      I have long believed that the best workouts for building a combination of both muscle mass and serious strength is high-set, low-rep training.  It works because, to quote Pavel Tsatsouline, “if...

 Uncommon Training Associations for More Size and Strength Build Additional Mass and Power with Some Unique Training Combinations      Certain objects, items, and concepts are associated with other objects, items, or concepts.  Peanut butter is associated with jelly.  Texas is associated with BBQ, longhorn cattle, and cowboy hats—and nostalgic memories of garage power workouts with Uncle Kirk while we dipped Copenhagen snuff if you’re me.  China is associated with kung-fu and acupuncture.  Japan is associated with samurai, sushi, and creating the first fuel-efficient cars.  Italy is associated with pizza and carb-laden, cheesy pastas.  And so on and so forth.  I could go on and on (and on).  We make associations without giving much thought to it, whether we know it or not.  If I ask what you associate with French fries, I bet you’d say ketchup.  Maybe salt.  Okay, if you’re from the Carolinas, you might...