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Posted by admin on Jun 11, 2010 in drug free, Max-OT, Skip La Cour, steroids, Team Universe | 7 comments
In many ways it seems like only yesterday when I made my way to the gym for the first time and my love affair with bodybuilding began. I loved everything about it, especially the possibility of one day becoming a great competitor. When I started out I was probably as naive as I was passionate. Naive about certain aspects of the sport, both good and bad. I didn’t know about supplements,...
Read MoreWhat is Max-OT and why is it best for changing body composition?
Max-OT stands for Maximum Overload Training and is based on the physiological principle that overloading a muscle with heavy resistance creates the best stimulus for growth. The Max-OT principles were created by Paul Delia, CEO of AST Sports Science and are the principles I’ve followed exclusively since 1998. Paul was a very valuable mentor and I model a lot of my teaching after things I...
Read MoreLower Back Training
Posted by admin on Jun 4, 2010 in lower back, Max-OT, workout | 8 comments
One question that comes up from time to time is about lower back training in relation to the Max-OT workouts. I receive this question because most Max-OT routines don’t have any specific lower back exercises. Here’s my answer: I don’t do any direct exercises to target my lower back. This is due to the degree the lower back is recruited during many compound exercises to stabilize the...
Read MoreWorkout Duration Doesn’t Equal Overload Success
One common question from people who are new to Max-OT training is about the short duration of the workouts. A lot of times people have been brainwashed into thinking long workouts equal better workouts and that is not the case when it comes to maximizing your gains. You want low volume/high intensity workouts focused on one or two muscle groups. You don’t want to be in the gym for hours....
Read MoreShort Duration/High Intensity Cardio is Key
Posted by admin on May 30, 2010 in cardio, fat loss, Max-OT | 20 comments
Short duration (16-20 minutes), high intensity cardio is a key element in the fat burning equation. A.K.A. Max-OT cardio. Max-OT style cardio will have a bigger elevating effect on your metabolism and keep it elevated longer after exercise compared to long duration moderate intensity cardio. Plus Max-OT style cardio has less of any negative impact on the muscle building process. Why 16...
Read MoreTraining Tip – How much weight do I increase?
Posted by admin on May 17, 2010 in increase, Max-OT, weight | 8 comments
I recently talked about when to increase weight and I said when you can get 6 reps on your own with good execution it is time to bump up the weight. How much do I increase you may ask? When moving up in weight, keep this tip in mind. You always want to increase weight by the smallest increment possible. If you are using a barbell that typically means 2.5 lbs per side. If we are talking a cable...
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