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Category: Barbell Club

Barbell Club 2017 – Phase 9

Jenna Fisher | 01-09-2017
Well done for making it through the 14, 11, 9 x2. Due to this high volume the focus will lean towards strength for the next month. This means that you should find yourself a training buddy (hats optional) and learn to spot and encourage. Keep it safe. Achieve your best.  (more…)

Barbell Club 2017 – Phase 8 – A Benoit Sequel

Jenna Fisher | 31-07-2017
After another phase of targeting specific muscle groups this month’s stimulus will change to a whole body circuit in both classes. The method for the A exercises is another gem from Andre Benoit (see October 2016 for the first). (more…)

Barbell Club 2017 – Phase 7 – Mr Universe

Jenna Fisher | 26-06-2017
The next Old School phase borrows from a former Mr Universe. Charles invited myself and Josh to train with him recently and we picked up some gems. The 6-8 paused reps straight into 6-8 explosive reps are inspired by these sessions. Ensure that you use a weight that burns by the time you hit the explosive reps. Get a full... [Read more]

Barbell Club 2017 – Phase 6

Jenna Fisher | 28-05-2017
“Without stripping there is no excitement” - Arnold Schwarzenneger. Last year we used Vince Gironda’s 8x8 method. In a separate month we used the drop set method often associated with Schwarzenneger. This year we are going to borrow from both to create a new stimulus. 5x8 with 30 secs rest between sets At the end of the 5th set immediately perform... [Read more]

Barbell Club Phase 5 – Return of the Golden Era

Jenna Fisher | 30-04-2017
Following the success last year, Barbell Club will return to a mesocycle of 70s inspired bodybuilding. Known as the Golden era, the 70s produced the physiques of Arnold Schwarzenegger, Frank Zane, Franco Columbu, Lou Ferrigno, Boyer Coe, Bill Grant and Mike Mentzer, to name a few. The key to creating muscle shape was high volume, minimum rest and mixed muscle... [Read more]

Barbell Club 2017 – Phase 4

Jenna Fisher | 26-03-2017
It has been great to hear the results you achieved during the last phase. Since it has been fairly heavy high volume the exposure will change for this phase before returning to old school bodybuilding next month. The start of each session will be low volume strength sets. This will provide a new stimulus by loading you with a heavier... [Read more]

Josh and Jenna go to Tom Hibbert’s Squat Seminar

Geoff Stewart | 31-01-2017
Josh and Jenna like to go on courses. Jenna falls in love with the colour-coded spreadsheets and Josh likes to talk the coach's ear off with his interesting facts. (Usually nothing to do with training. Would you expect anything else?). Their latest adventure took them to Tom Hibbert’s squat seminar. Tom was England’s strongest man for three years and the world’s... [Read more]