After a break from the norm with the muscle confusion technique we are going to return to a programme with which you can track your progress each week. This phase is based on a workout Andre Benoit put me through when I was lucky enough to be coached by him at his Hypertrophy Academy. Andre is a former winter Olympics... [Read more]

Barbell Club Phase 9 - The Godfather After the success of Arnold’s Blueprint we will be using Joe Weider’s muscle confusion technique for the next phase. The number of sets and reps will change each week so that your body does not know what is coming next. The variation of the lift might also change, as might the equipment (i.e.... [Read more]

For the next phase of the programme we will be using parts of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Blueprint for building mass.  (more…)

Barbell Club Phase 7 In Barbell Club over the past months we have used many proven bodybuilding and composition techniques: GBC, 6/12/25, pre-exhaust, and drop sets. This phase will continue the journey with a technique used by an old school competitive bodybuilder, Vince Gironda. It is a different approach to what you are used to but keep in mind that... [Read more]

The last phase saw some great work from everyone on single leg exercises and getting the bis and tris stacked. This phase will focus on shoulders and back for upper body and will return to the main lifts for lower body with single leg work moving to accessory. (So you boys don’t get too twitchy rest assured that chest will... [Read more]

Last week’s structural balance tests revealed that most people need to add trap 3 raises and external rotation exercises into their training routine. This will strengthen your stabilisers, which will help you to get bigger lifts. It will also help to prevent injury. These exercises have been included in the warm up for all classes. If you do not attend... [Read more]

Barbell Testing Week 3/5/2016 - 8/5/2016 (more…)