Weight Training Techniques

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The world of sports and athletics has become inundated with ways to get fit, trim fat and build muscle. The truth be told there are no quick fixes or workout plans that work the exact same for everyone. Many factors play into the effectiveness of a successful workout program. There are just as many techniques of working out as there are factors to success. Finding which workout technics work for each athlete or client can be the difference between mediocre progress and phenomenal progress. A few of the workout technics that stand out amongst the pack are Forced Repetitions, Periodization (cycling), Pyramid System and last but certainly not lest Super Sets. The afore mentioned techniques span beyond the basic iron pumping mentality of weight training and narrows the scope of training down to a more scientific application. For the purpose of this research a more in-depth look will be taken into each technique and then further identify any similarities and or contrasts. It is first necessary to define Forced Repetitions before going into how it compares to other technics. Forced repetition is the process of training the muscle to the point of failure and then training even more with the help of an attentive partner. Force repetitions unlike Super Sets, Pyramids or Periodization is not based on the amount of weight or the number of repetitions, but more specifically on pushing past the point of complete muscle failure. This method of training can increase muscles gains and burn fat for leaner body in athletes that require a less bulky build. According to Marty Gallagher author of Forces reps, Muscle & Fitness 1997, “Bodybuilders have used the forced repetition more than 60 years.” Another important note made by Marty Gallagher, i... ... middle of paper ... ...om/docview Labrada, L. L. (2003). The power of the reverse pyramid: conventional training methods as old as the pharaohs sometimes need a little tweaking. Here's how turning pyramid training on its head can spur new muscle growth. Muscle & Fitness, 64(4), 160-164. MERRITT, G. (2012). SUPERSETS & COMPOUND SETS. Flex, 30(3), 224-234. Painter, K. B., Haff, G. G., Ramsey, M. W., McBride, J., Triplett, T., Sands, W. A., & ... Stone, M. H. (2012). Strength Gains: Block Versus Daily Undulating Periodization Weight Training Among Track and Field Athletes. International Journal Of Sports Physiology & Performance, 7(2), 161-169. Stoppani, J., P.H.D., & Wuebben, J. (2011, 01). Burn notice. Joe Weider's Muscle & Fitness, 72, 114-116,118,120. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview Stoppani, J. (2009). Forced Reps. Joe Weider's Muscle & Fitness, 70(9), 46.

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