Max-OT Warm-up Protocol

Posted by on Sep 8, 2010 in Max-OT, Warm-up | 12 comments

The goal of the Max-OT warm-up protocol is to gradually introduce heavier weights without approaching the point of muscle fatigue. Below are the main points to consider when you are doing your warm-up sets. These points are taken from a passage contained in my book “Inside the Mind of a Champion.” The complete passage explains each of these points in detail and gives some specific...

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Principles are more important than the routine.

Posted by on Aug 15, 2010 in Max-OT, principles, weight, workout | 12 comments

I get a lot of questions about which Max-OT routine is best to follow. The answer is there really isn’t one Max-OT arrangement that is better than any other. The important thing is that each routine sticks with the important Max-OT principles: *Train each body one time per week. *Stick with basic free weight compound exercises. *Train in a 4-6 rep range. *6-7 total sets for larger body...

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See It, Be it!

Posted by on Jul 31, 2010 in IFBB, Inside The Mind of a Champion, mind set, visualization | 0 comments

I’ve always used visualization techniques to help me stay on track with my goals and it was a huge part of my success when I earned my IFBB Pro Card in 2003. Before each workout I would visualize the body part I was about to train and see in my mind exactly how I wanted it to look onstage. Before each cardio session I would visualize how shredded I was going to be as well. Visualization...

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Biceps Training Tip!

Posted by on Jul 24, 2010 in biceps, drug free, MASS Pack, Max-OT | 18 comments

There are many instances where people search for “new” and “inventive” training methods that will pack on gobs of muscle and often in this pursuit of new techniques they overlook the basics. I’ll warn you right now the routine I am going to suggest may not look real flashy but it will be effective. The best mass building biceps routines incorporate the Max-OT...

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The Power of the Mind

Posted by on Jul 10, 2010 in book, champion, e-Book, mind set | 0 comments

A big contributing factor to my success over the years has been the ability to focus on a goal and persevere through all the challenges that life throws my way. You have to work on your mindset and attitude just like you work on your body in order to achieve greatness in anything. My new book Inside the Mind of a Champion is a very unique look at the mental side of the game and how I directed my...

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