Most guys hit the gym with the intention of getting 'huge'. Endless sets of bench press and curls are perceived as the way to go. Guys train all the muscles they can see in the mirror and forget their legs and back!
Truth be told - leg training and back training is your key to getting strong and packing on some mass. The 15 set chest workout in that magazine is geared at "bodybuilders" - not your average joe trying to muscle up and stay in shape.
Here are some things that have always kept me motivated.
7 things you must do to get strong:
1) have a plan of progression + stick to it
2) lift heavy things (best done with deadlifts, squats, rack pulls, and rows)
3) perform compound movements (exercises that use lots of muscles at once). Perform isolation exercises near the end of your workout in small quantities.
4) Perform interval workouts in place of marathon cardio sessions. Get the best training effect by keeping your cardio workouts short (very short).
5) Log each lift. Write everything down and be meticulous.
6) Rest between sets. If you are trying to improve your strength take 2-5 minutes between sets.
7) Only do exercises that will benefit you. If you can't justify an exercise and make it coincide with your goals - skip it and save your energy.
Chase your goals and stick to a plan so you'll see progression. Modify exercises and goals every 6-8 weeks so that you don't get bored.
Stay Healthy
Matt
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