For the purpose of this 3-part blog series I am going to focus on all things hypertrophy, which in short means an increase in muscle mass. The first part which I will focus on today is with regards to the single most important aspect to consider when trying to gain muscle size, the programming. I think it goes without saying that there are a number of ways to approach a program. What I aim to focus on however are the evidence backed variables which are guaranteed to give you success and how to manipulate these variables to the most advantageous place for yourself.
Month: August 2019
Creating opportunity:
I think it goes without saying that 2019 and beyond are going to be very much make or break years for all of us. Of course, every year can be a make or break, but in a world where everything is 24/7 and there is more expectation that ever; it is going to come down to what opportunities you are given, what you make for yourself and ultimately what you do with them. I feel as though there are 6 key areas to consider and they are as follows:
Programming:
For the purpose of this blog I’d like to highlight the benefits of having a structured exercise program to follow, when compared to either doing no training or training without any purpose or direction.
To crunch or not to crunch:
A topic of debate on social media constantly is whether direct and specific abdominal exercises are necessary within a training program. To answer this question properly, I feel it is important to read through the scientific literature and see what different sources are saying regarding the role of the abdominal musculature and what you should or should not be doing as part of your routine.