C.S. Sloan's Integral Strength

In the latest issue of Planet Muscle (July, 2013), I have an article that deals with what is commonly called the "Bulgarian method" of high-frequency training.  To be honest, it's probably one of the most "non-bodybuilding" pieces I've ever written for any of the major muscle magazines.  I'm glad Jeff Everson actually printed it (I had my doubts when I sent it to him.) To whet your appetite, here's a portion of the article where I discuss the three factors of frequency, intensity and volume:      "Any well-designed program must take into account three important variables: frequency, intensity, and volume.   Programs that fail are ones that don’t properly manipulate and control these variables.   For instance, if you were to perform a program for lots of sets, lots of reps, and lots of intensity multiple times per week, you would be setting yourself up to fail – and would surely do so.   If any two of the variables are high, then the oth

Almost every month now, I have an article in Planet Muscle (sometimes every other month—PM hits the newsstands 9 times per year). If you want to see the last 3 issues of PM—I have an article in each issue—then be sure to check out the new Planet Muscle website.  It's loads better than their old site. You can access it at the link below or by following the link to the right under all my favorites: http://www.planetmuscle.com/