Program design for a beginner with minimal equipment
Saturday, November 29th, 2008 I have finally decided to start working out. For me to succeed in this endeavor
I need to have a plan to follow to ensure my continued progress. What are your
recommendations to beginners on a workout plan?
For equipment, my apartment complex has a lat pull down, a bench, and two sets
of dumbells, 15 and [...]
9 Ways to Increase the Difficulty of a Push-up (Part 2)
Wednesday, November 5th, 2008See 5 - 9 on Doug’s list of ways to add variety and progress the conventional push-up.
9 Ways to Increase the Difficulty of a Push-up (Part 1)
Tuesday, October 21st, 2008Think you’ve graduated from using the push-up in your program? You may want to reconsider. There are many benefits of including the push-up in your program including better core stability, upper body strength, and shoulder health.
The reason some lifters think they’ve graduated from this exercise is that the loading just isn’t the same [...]
How do I split up bodyparts when designing my program?
Tuesday, October 7th, 2008Question:
What are the 3 major groups to be worked out for upper body?
ex. Back+Biceps, i forgot
Answer:
Instead of answering the question directly, I’m going to challenge you to rethink your approach to designing your program. Rather than focusing on body parts (which is actually an outdated method), try focusing on your movements.
The basic movements are:
Upperbody
-Horizontal [...]
Should I change from machines to free weights?
Thursday, October 2nd, 2008Question:
Hey, Doug! Whenever I’ve gone to the gym to do high interval training, I usually
lift (three of the six days per week). I’m in pretty nice shape (15″ toned
biceps, 42″ chest), but I want to take it to the next level. For the last 5
years, I’ve used machines, and they seem to have worked very [...]
Why Training One Bodypart Per Week is Flat Out Dumb
Saturday, August 30th, 2008Question:
I don’t seem to be getting results with my current routine and i have noticed articles online and real life friends only work 1 muscle group a day. Like theyll do biceps monday, chest tuesday, triceps wednesday, back thursday and legs friday and abs everyday at the end of the workout. It just seems fishy [...]
15 Minutes to Belly-button Ring Worthy Abs
Monday, July 21st, 2008What are the best ways to get them [my abs and thighs] in shape pretty quickly but without taking over 15 minutes a day? And I’m 5′4; 125lbs and was considering getting my belly button pierced, opinions?
It is definitely possible for you to do something 15 minutes a day and see results– as long [...]