The Muscle Program

This Builds more Muscle than Volume and Intensity?

The ongoing 'high volume vs. high intensity' debate has been going on for decades.

So which one is best? Which strategy in the gym builds more muscle?

The truth is they both work.

If you need proof, just look at the many great pro bodybuilders that have built their physiques, some training with more volume and some training with more intensity and less volume.

But here's something that works even better for building more muscle...

Forcing your muscles to work harder

Problem with Volume:
Training with more volume can be beneficial for gains. But if you're just going through the motions with a lot of sets and reps, you're not getting the most out of your workouts.

Problem with High Intensity:
You could argue that high-intensity workouts force your muscles to work harder. But that's only true if you're micro-focusing on the muscle you're intending to build.

How do you force your muscles to work harder?

Here are a few tips:

- Squeeze/flex the muscle at the peak of each rep
- Control the weight (don't let the weight control you)
- Focus more on the negative part of each rep
- Flex those muscles being worked between sets

Try this concept in your workouts for maximum gains.

Train with Passion,

Jason

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It can be confusing to know how many reps and sets to do, or how much time you need (or don't need) to spend in the gym.

I'm going to give you simple solution that you can start using for every workout. And it's something that I've been using for a while now and works like magic.

First, understand that this is for you who have been training for a while, at least a few years, and beyond the beginner phase.

For everyone else, here's your solution:

Listen to your body. Learn to train with your own intuition.

Your body (and muscles) will tell you when it's time to hang it up, go home, and drink your protein shake.

When you experience that feeling, listen to your gut and end your workout. Don't do another set. Your body is telling you that you're done.

Other times you may feel that extra surge of energy during your workout and you know you can go harder and do more on that day.

By all means, follow that and do more.

Also, let's say it' leg day but your intuition is telling you to stay away from a certain exercise that day. Maybe it's squats, maybe leg press, may leg extensions. Skip that exercise and replace it with something else.

I know that doesn't sound 'tough' but it could you from injury, which can knock you out of commission for weeks if not longer.

Not only will this help you grow and get stronger but it will also keep your workouts exciting.

You're not going to be doing the exact same workout each time. And this can really help you make more gains.

Train with Passion,

Jason