Tag | Steve Shaw

Understanding Progression: Weight and Intensity

Understanding Progression: Weight and Intensity

Dec 22nd, 20091 Comment

More! More! More! Do more!
How many times have you read that in an article, or on a forum post? Progression is king, but what exactly [...]

3 x 3 Powerlifting Routine

3 x 3 Powerlifting Routine

Dec 8th, 20092 Comments

The 3×3 powerlifting system is performed in an 8 week cycle, comprised of 2 phases. Phase 1 is a high volume phase which is used [...]

Beginner Weight Lifting Routine Essentials

Beginner Weight Lifting Routine Essentials

Nov 24th, 20091 Comment

Beginning lifters tend to grow on just about any program or routine. So, with this in mind, the question becomes…does it really matter what a [...]

Side Effects from Creatine Supplementation

Side Effects from Creatine Supplementation

Nov 3rd, 2009No Comments

There is no doubt: creatine is the most wildly popular bodybuilding and performance enhancing non-hormonal supplement on the market. Pennsylvania State University did a study [...]

Old School Westside Barbell Training

Old School Westside Barbell Training

Sep 1st, 2009No Comments

Old School Westside Barbell Training.
Old school Westside Percentage Training.
SQUAT and BENCH
Week 1: 70% x 8×3
Week 2: 75% x 8×3
Week 3: 80% x 6×3
Week 4: 85% x [...]

Understanding Training Cycles for Maximum Strength and Size Gains

Understanding Training Cycles for Maximum Strength and Size Gains

Jun 26th, 20092 Comments

Most lifters know that the body adapts to a training style over a given period of time. Eventually, even with the best training program, strength [...]

Bulldozer Bodybuilding Bulking System

Bulldozer Bodybuilding Bulking System

Jun 16th, 20092 Comments

Much is said about the subject of bodybuilding bulking. Two primary bulking camps exist: clean and dirty. Clean bodybuilding bulkers believe that you should eat [...]

Bulldozer Weight Training System Basics, by Muscle and Brawn

Bulldozer Weight Training System Basics, by Muscle and Brawn

Jan 25th, 200913 Comments

Origins. The Bulldozer Training system is a mix of Doggcrapp training, Max-Stim training, and Mike Mentzer’s Heavy Duty training. On the surface, Bulldozer Training doesn’t [...]