What is the least amount of training needed to produce maximal muscle gains? It's a question long debated among both bodybuilders and exercise scientists. Many bodybuilders follow the dictum that "more is better." They believe that the greater the training volume, or the … [Read more...]
How Often Should You Change Your Exercises? by Jerry Brainum 9/20
"I want you to write an article about muscle confusion." These words from the "Master Blaster" himself Joe Weider left me confused, much less my muscles. I had just arrived for a meeting with Joe at his Woodland Hills, California office. Surrounded by classic Western … [Read more...]
The Frequency Factor in Training by Jerry Brainum
One of the many factors in determining the rate of gains in muscular size and strength is how often you train, or training frequency. When you first begin to train, it's often recommended that you limit your number of training days to allow time for sufficient … [Read more...]