New Rule #6: The weight you lift is not a goal.

Every weekend over the next few months, I am going to be examining each of the New Rules of Lifting from Lou Schuler and Alwyn Cosgrove’s new book. This is rule #6. The weight you lift is a tool to reach your goals. It is not a goal by itself. The general idea...

Bulgarian Split squats really burn…

I started my latest workout regimen on Tuesday, and today was the second of the two workouts that will swap back and forth. I am only lifting twice a week, and running for the rest of the week (except this weekend when I will be moving boxes and heavy furniture into...

New Rule #5: Set a new record

Every weekend over the next few months, I am going to be examining each of the New Rules of Lifting from Lou Schuler and Alwyn Cosgrove’s new book. This is rule #5. The goal of each workout is to set a record. I do not really agree with this rule. They are not...

New Rule #4: Take time to rest

Every weekend over the next few months, I am going to be examining each of the New Rules of Lifting from Lou Schuler and Alwyn Cosgrove’s new book. This is rule #4. To build size and strength, you must train hard but less frequently, with plenty of recovery time...