If you want to build strength, athleticism, and muscle, you need to include power training into your program. For most people, that’s going to be done by throwing medicine balls and jumping. The first place to start with jumping is the box jump.
If you’re not 18 years old or in your first year or 2 of training, trying to build muscle is a painstakingly slow process. Here’s a quick cheat sheet on how to do it: Strength train 3-4 days per week. More isn’t better, it’s just more. Really strength train. “Going to the gym,” or …
There are a lot of factors to consider when designing your training program. Which exercises to include, the set and rep ranges, and the order of said exercises are all important components, for sure. None of those are the primary reason that I see people fall short in seeing results from their training, though. …
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