Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Simple 12-Week Strength Training Using Progressive Overload




Do as many sets as you need to warm-up

Week 1:  3x1 @ 80% of 1RM
Week 2:  3x2 @ 80% of 1RM
Week 3:  3x3 @ 80% of 1RM

Next cycle
Week 1: 3x1 @ 80% of 1RM + 5 lbs.
Week 2: 3x2 @ 80% of 1RM + 5 lbs.
Week 3: 3x3 @ 80% of 1RM + 5 lbs.

Next cycle
Week 1: 3x1 @ 80% of 1RM + 10 lbs.
Week 2: 3x2 @ 80% of 1RM + 10 lbs.
Week 3: 3x3 @ 80% of 1RM + 10 lbs.

Next cycle
Week 1: 3x1 @ 80% of 1RM + 15 lbs.
Week 2: 3x2 @ 80% of 1RM + 15 lbs.
Week 3: 3x3 @ 80% of 1RM + 15 lbs.

Take a week off or do a deload week using bodyweight training or cardio. Then you may want to do the same thing with a 5x2 5x3 and 5x5 scheme or some other training plan.

Get them GAINS!!!!!!!

Example:

Week 1:  3x1 150 lbs
Week 2:  3x2 150 lbs
Week 3:  3x3 150 lbs

Next cycle
Week 1:  3x1 155 lbs
Week 2:  3x2 155 lbs
Week 3:  3x3 155 lbs

Next cycle
Week 1:  3x1 160 lbs
Week 2:  3x2 160 lbs
Week 3:  3x3 160 lbs

Next cycle
Week 1:  3x1 165 lbs
Week 2:  3x2 165 lbs
Week 3:  3x3 165 lbs














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