In "Intensity Techniques Part One"
I gave some background as to why one might want to use the various intensity techniques that I covered. I recommend reading that article first:
In part two, I want to continue discussing some additional intensity techniques. Before proceeding, I want to clarify that I’m not suggesting that one train with these techniques as a sole method of training. I strongly believe in using more standard training techniques such as straight sets with heavier weights (among other more traditional workout structures such as Circuits, Antagonistic Supersets, etc.). Rather, these techniques are an excellent alternative that will allow you to maintain a high ‘intensity of effort’ while giving your joints a break from constant heavy loading. I have found they give me a serious pump as well!
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I first began lifting weights I would typically work biceps with back and triceps with chest. As I spent more time weight training and learning about my body, I found that I could get more growth out of my arms by dedicating a day solely to them. On occasion I do still use a traditional chest/triceps or back/biceps split, because I believe that you need to constantly challenge your muscles with different methods in order to continue to see improvement. However, when I am able to stick to my normal gym schedule, I prefer to give them their own day...
Here
we are once again approaching the end of another year as well as the Off-Season for many! The Off-Season if used properly is one of the very best ways to improve your physique for the upcoming year, however far too many waste this valuable time. How can you have a successful Off-Season? Well, read on…
There's 
a time and place for everything, even "Little Debbies."
Congrats on a great showing! What made you decide to compete in the Men’s Physique Division?
I needed a sport to compete in! Living and breathing the fitness lifestyle, I’ve always kept in relatively good shape and this was a perfect outlet to showcase my hard work.
Can you tell us a little about the show in which you most recently competed?
I competed in both Physique and Fitness at the Southern States show in Fort Lauderdale. It was an awesome show and well worth the drive to Florida! I had so much fun competing and met some invaluable contacts while I was down there, including the photographer Pat Lee, who I got the opportunity to shoot with after the show...
Zach 
Morrow: Integrity and Intensity!
Congrats on a great showing! What made you decide to compete in the Men’s Physique Division?
Fitness and athletics have always played a major role in my life. With a passion for training, I was always drawn towards the sport of bodybuilding. My personal goals as far as my own physique were slightly different, however, than that of men’s bodybuilding. When I heard about the new division, the criteria aligned perfectly with my goals and seemed to be a great fit for my body. I made plans to compete the day I learned of the division. Having the ability to be a part of the competition and allowing me a platform to showcase my hard work seemed like a great combination...
Whether
you are a competitive physique athlete or simply a recreational gym user attempting to improve your physique, having the perfect midsection is frequently placed high on the list of priorities with respect to training goals. However, it is amazing how often you walk into a gym and see someone going through a heavy leg or arm routine and then finishing their workout with an abdominal routine that looks more like something taken straight from an early 90’s aerobics video!
The abdominals are like any other muscle group in the sense that if you want them to grow and to “pop” then they must be given sufficient stimulus to do so. You wouldn’t attempt to make your arms bigger by completing as many momentum-based reps of barbell curls as you can in 60 seconds, so why do the same for your abs? Sure, the cardio aspect may help burn some body fat, but there are better ways to do so and that is not the goal of the abdominal training itself...
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