Lifting Him up

Thoughts on Training

I admit that I am not the most informed when it comes to weight training. I do know, however, that I have learned much in the last year that can be helpful. I have been both dumbfounded and disconcerted over the abundance of lifters offering the magic pill type of systems for only $47 or $77 if you buy all their journals and web memberships It bothers me most to find they all have the same type of marketing site. You know the one, the cheap looking website with testimonials, little information and a pop up begging you not to leave when you click out of the site.

The truth is, lifting is a lot like Biblical interpretation. There is not a whole lot that you can come up with that is new, only new ways to communicate the information. Think about it. Every good routine will include; Horizontal Pushes and Pulls, Vertical pushes and Pulls, Quad and Ham work, maybe a twisting movement and possible some isolation work. You can lift explosively or slowly, 1,3,5,10, 15 or 20 reps or a timed sequence. Most agree that 24-30 reps are optimal for muscle stimulation and muscle growth. Diet is as important as the lifting routine. About the only area we can expect any real new info is in the communication. Frankly, I am tired of horrible looking websites. If I want something new, I want new not rehashed retro theories. Where are the creative minds in training?

Okay, I am off my soapbox now.