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Methods of Training
Eccentric Loading for Greater Hypertrophy, Strength and Power Eccentric muscle training for muscle growth and strength, and how you can incorporate the principles into your training
Methods of Training How to train for power, strength, hypertrophy/size and endurance; with routines
CNS Overtraining How is the central nervous system affected by training past failure?
High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) Routines The benefits of interval training and a few routines
High Intensity Training - HIT Abbreviated Training the old fashioned way. Compound movements are the way to train
Muscular Hypertrophy - Using The Science of Set-Rep Schemes Gareth Sapstead discusses training methods for strength and muscle hypertrophy
Olympic Lifting Discusses the benefits of Olympic weightlifting for all strength athletes, with descriptions of the movements and some great Olympic lifting routines
Stepping Stones: Part 3 Micky McKay continues from Stepping Stones Part 1 and Part 2 with more advanced methods of training
Strongman Training The principles behind training for strongman, or simply to help improve your general strength
Tabata Training Fitness expert Drew Price explores Tabata as a form of conditioning training, popular for fitness, martial arts and strength trainers
Training past failure Some techniques to take training to the extreme and beyond the pain barrier. The 'Paul Borresen' style of training!
Volume Training (VT) Routine The benefits of volume training with three VT routines
Body Part Routines
Bringing Up the Middle Back Exercises and tips on how to develop the mid-back area
James'Three Minute Calf Routine A quick calf workout which will obliterate them into growth!
Gastrocnemius – neglected, stubborn or misunderstood? The muscles of the calves, how they work and calf training routines
Got Arms? Do you want huge, powerful arms? Read this!
Westside Barbell Training Looks at the success of the Westide method of powerlifting training with examples of exercises, equipment needed and a productive Westside Barbell Training routine
Smart Shoulders - Improve every lift, boost your gains, look better and stay healthier for longer Drew Price looks at alternatives methods of shoulder training to maximise long term gains and to prevent injury
Specific Training to Target Specific Weakness – Part 1- The Triceps How to effectively train the triceps at beginner, intermediate and advanced levels of training.
General Exercise and Training
Fitness for the Female Beginner Beginner information for a female who is considering joining a gym for the first time and how to get the most out of it
General Principles of Strength Training for Rugby Training methods to improve performance in rugby
Improvising your Training in Prison Prisoner Aarron Lambert MA8124 gives some ideas on how to keep size whilst incarcerated
In Search of the Perfect Rep Get the most out of your training by performing your reps safely and effectively
Olympic Front Squats How to front squat with perfect technique to avoid wrist pain and injury
Pull Ups How to perform the perfect pull up and why this exercise should be a fundamental part of a weight training routine
The Smith Machine A useful piece of gym equipment
The Warm Up and Cool Down Warming up and cooling down correctly are crucial for preventing injury and maximising muscle growth. This article explains all and provides efficient warming up and colling down routines
Injuries and Recuperation
Biomechanics: A Sceptic's View A personal case study of back pain and how biomechanics has helped drastically to reduce the problems and improve training
Biomechanics in Bodybuilding: Some FAQs Martin Haines responds to some commonly asked questions about biomechanics and how it can benefit bodybuilders
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