Body Build: In The Gym
Part 2: In The Gym
Oh how I know so many of you are freaking out about my touchy feeling writing. Well thanks for reading along this far. So far I have mentioned the idea that you are the one in charge of your success and failure. I also went over how to set goals to really grab the reigns in your own life to flourish. Today it’s all about the gym.
I am often asked about my training system that I use. Since I started lifting at age 11 so long ago I have used many different ideas and philosophies in the gym. Truthfully, I am not a system guy. I am a goal guy. What do I need to do to achieve my goals? That’s what I ask myself. Then I go about building that program for my goals. Sounds easy enough right? Well, it is…and it isn’t. More on that later.
I will admit that I do like certain concepts for training. I love lower volume, high intensity, pushing to failure and using any exercise that works for you. So if you need to create some crazy title to all that go ahead. I call it common sense for the most part.
So here I have this goal for my training and I need to map out how I will achieve this. Let me say that trying to wear too many hats in training will cause you to be mediocre in all aspects of what you are trying to accomplish. I have joked about the guy that wants to increase his 40 yard dash, dunk a basketball, squat and deadlift 500 lbs, not gain any weight and still get bigger arms. DARE TO DREAM! Seriously, it just isn’t gonna happen except for the rare mutant from another star system. So as stated last time, set goals that are realistic and attainable.
Tami made a very big goal of competing in her first bodybuilding show. She covered all of her bases as well. She had a nice foundation but it was time to build on the work she had already put in. She used low volume training with all work sets done to failure. Tami also pinpointed weaknesses in her build to work on those as well with some intensity techniques. The result was her busted her ass to reach an impressive 7% bodyfat while hitting crazy personal bests in the gym just two weeks from her show. She deserves all the credit. She did the work. I just helped push her when she needed it.
So what if you are wanting to just drop some fat around that spare tire? Most likely following something like Tami did would be overkill for you. So you need to look into sensible approaches for YOU.
Remember, I don’t have a system but I do believe you should be systematic in the approach that you take to reach your training goals. Until next time….
