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Every movement that requires us to overcome the resistance without reaching the maximum possible amplitude is a partial rep. However, unlike the incomplete ROM, the method of partial reps is more differentiated and can be realized in the first, second and third 1/3 of the movement’s amplitude. There are options, with which we can eliminate…

Training throughout the whole possible working amplitude of each exercise is extremely important for every trainee, whether they are a beginner or an advanced athlete. While advanced and elite athletes periodically revolve around that principle, it is a mandatory one for beginners. For intermediate trainees the full amplitude is not so effective, due to the…

It is well known that certain physiological factors (metabolism and cardio respiratory activation) grant the oxygen and energetic substances used by the working muscles. Such mobilization of the organism, done within a relatively short time window, is not possible without the active presence of the endocrine mechanisms. So, for example the release of the hormones…

Experts in bodybuilding can quickly differentiate a bodybuilder from a power-lifter and a weightlifter, even if the workout is done using the same exercises. Actually, this can be determined very easily, by just looking at the dynamics of the given person’s exercise execution. Weightlifters and power-lifters create strong inertial movements to overcome the limiting points…

This is a method that helps maintain the isometric tension of the working muscles, when they are in the state of complete contraction, also known as ‘Peak flexion’. From a physiological perspective, this method is a combination of dynamic and isometric muscle activity. If we look at it through the prism of bodybuilding priorities, this

Usually, as we’ve mentioned in previous articles, a hypertrophy focused workout is done within the optimal intensity range. That is, 70~85%, using 6-8 reps for the upper body and 55-70% intensity with 60-70% higher repetitions for the lower body. Upping the intensity increases your strength and breaks the negative adaptation. However, going up to the

This is one of the most effective and most used bodybuilding methods.A simple look at sport methodologies, shows us that this extremely powerful method for strength and hypertrophy development is the most potent product, that came into the bodybuilding world during the last 2-3 decades.

In many books and articles about bodybuilding, this is presented as a step-by-step method. This method is expressed by the gradual decrease of the working weight, once we’ve reached failure. (Don’t confuse this with drop-sets) Usually, after the point of failure, there are one, two or three (3 is the upper limit) weight reductions following

The cheating principle is an intense method supposed to be taken as means of increasing the workload, and not making it easier to overcome. The main idea here is pointed to the strict completion of the given exercise, up until failure. After reaching failure, you start using inertial movements (cheating) to help yourself reach the

Every bodybuilder knows that when you’re feeling emotionally fulfilled, the workout feels way better, lighter and easier overall. Even more to that, heavy sets until failure are not something you fear, but rather something you plan and look forward to in your “emotionally fulfilled” workout.