Which Workout Do You Do?

There are all kinds of different methods when working out with weights. (of course there are other workouts, but today we'll just focus on weights, ok?)

This post will NOT get into details with the different methods, but I'll introduce them to you.

One method is called the "pyramid" or "climb the mountain" method. In a nutshell, this one requires an odd amount of sets for a particular exercise. For instance, if you're doing basic dumbbell curls, you would do 5 or 7 sets. You would start off with light weights, then get a heavier weight on the next set and so on until you reach the middle of your sets (this should be your heaviest weight) then lesser weights on your way back "down the mountain" with your sets.

Another method is the push/pull workouts. I kind of like this one because it makes sense to me. It does require a bit of thinking, but you'll get it. This is an alternating day workout when one day you use your "push" muscles and the next day you use your "pull" muscles. For instance, a bench press would be a "push" muscle and dumbbell curls would be a "pull" muscle. Get it? Push and Pull?

One more method "beach muscle" workout. This is usually utilize by guys who are going out to the beach or going out with their buddies and want to get a good pump before heading out. It is NOT designed to be a full workout. All you're doing is utilizing the show off muscles such as your biceps, chest, and possibly shoulders. You'll do some exercises to get them pumped up and your done. Again, NOT designed to be an actual, down and dirty, workout.

There you go, a brief description of workouts. I'll get into more details with other posts in the future.

June 2, 2010 Posted in: Uncategorized