C.S. Sloan's Integral Strength

Journal of Strength Monday, November 17, 2014      Today I did something that—to some lifters, at least—might seem rather odd.   I performed a full-body workout of whatever I felt like doing, for relatively moderate to high reps.   I had no idea what I was going to do, with the lone exception of the first exercise, until I actually started training.      This might seem even more odd for those of you who read this blog regularly, which includes me often praising—rather highly, I might add—the benefits of high-frequency training for multiple sets of low reps.      And here’s the thing: I actually think the kind of workout I did today can be highly effective, for a certain segment of the lifting population, at least.      First, a little backtracking is in order.      Last week I mentioned that I have been training using a regular program of high-set singles for the past few weeks.   I also mentioned in a previous post that I have been having some pain and numbnes

     In the last several weeks, I have received a few e-mails from lifters wanting to know what kind of routine they should follow if they have limited equipment.  As in very  limited equipment; as in just  a pair of dumbbells, or as in just —well—nothing but their bodyweight to be honest.  And I don't think these guys expected much of a response from me, especially when you consider some of the ultra-heavy workout programs I've advocated in the past.      Little did these lifters know that I actually had some routines which could really help them.  In fact, I'm going to give you—if you'll just be patient for a moment—a couple routines that require little more than just your own bodyweight.      But first a little detour (and a confession to make)...      About a year ago, my wife (of 12 years) and I separated.  Now, apart from the usual angst such a thing can bring about, it was also upsetting because I had a whole slew of weight equipment at our house.  In fact, our e