2 Quick Programming Rules

    With all of the conflicting info out there about training it is easy to get confused on how to come up with your own program. Whether you choose conjugate or block, or any of the other periodization types, it doesn't matter how scientifically sound your plan is, there will be flaws. However, what you can do is follow these two simple rules to make you programming choices less stressful and yet still highly successful. 

1. Always err on the side of Training Economy- Pick exercises which provide the most bang for your buck. Choosing compound exercises, where multiple muscles are involved, over isolation exercises should be a staple in your program. Also, exercises which can simultaneously develop multiple qualities like strength and dynamic flexibility together can be the subtle changes in your program that can produce not so subtle results.
2. Keep Things Simple- There is no question as to what the simplest way to get strong is, and that is by deadlifting, squating, benching, and pressing overhead heavy stuff. You don't need to be spending hours upon hours in the gym on an endless list of exercises. If all you did was perform one exercise during each workout alternating between lower body and upper body variations of the lifts above you would, in time, be stronger than 90% of the lifters at your gym.

    If you make it a point to follow theses two rules, your training WILL produce results. Remember though, no program is perfect, and no program will continue to produce results. However, if you follow these rules, the decisions you make when it comes time to alter your program will be sound. 

No Nonsense Training,

Kyle Bohannon, CSCS

Owner/Head Trainer

kyle@trainstrive.com

www.trainstrive.com