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How to Get Stronger WITHOUT Increasing the Weight Load – (Part 1 of 4)

By nick On December 2, 2009 · 7 Comments · In Bodybuilding / Muscle Building, Bodyweight Training, Core/ Torso Training, Figure Athlete Training, Fun / Interesting Stuff, MMA / Spartan Workout, Program Design / Periodization, Strength Training
Everyone knows that in order to continually get stronger, bigger, leaner or faster you must consistently challenge your body by adding progression. More specifically, you need to always incorporate a progressive challenge to your workouts. . Although this concept is well known, the methods of how to do this safely, efficiently and effectively are still somewhat of a mystery to athletes and coaches alike. . In this Blog post series, I’m going to provide you with a multitude of challenging, fun and effective ways to continually gain muscle, increase strength, improve explosiveness and reduce body fat without increasing the load on the bar or dumbbell. .

Beyond Just Adding Weight

. Although adding more weight is certainly a valuable and proven way to progress, there are also many other options that are just as, if not more effective depending on your goals effective. These are the methods I will describe in this and future posts. .

Don’t Misunderstand!

. Before you watch the video below, Let’s get one thing straight. I’m not saying you shouldn’t ever add weight to your lifts. Nor am I saying that adding weight is not important to gaining size and strength. All I’m saying is that adding weight is just one method of many. In other words, its just a tool in the tool box, is NOT the only tool in the box. .

Watch this video and discover the first, simple method to get stronger and improve performance w/o adding addition weight load!

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. . . Stay tuned for Part 2 because I will reveal another simple and very practical method of gaining strength!

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7 Responses to How to Get Stronger WITHOUT Increasing the Weight Load – (Part 1 of 4)

  1. Rob says:
    December 2, 2009 at 1:47 pm

    As always great stiff Nick, thanks for the info!

  2. Phil Gephart says:
    December 2, 2009 at 1:58 pm

    I like it!! Great idea

  3. Adrian Crowe says:
    December 2, 2009 at 5:23 pm

    Looking forward to the rest of the series.

    I have REALLY relied on Scott Abel’s basic formula of:

    Form (first) → Speed and/or Range of Motion → Load → Complexity of Movement

    In helping my clients or other trainers I train understand exercise selection, digressing and progressing as the client fatigues or adapts or even deloads, this formula has always worked (more or less).

    Sometimes load is the best way to progress when speed or ROM doesn’t really apply. Sometimes complexity is better (2 leg squat to 1 leg squat; bulgarian split squat).

    Thanks for this info, Coach Nick. It can’t be reiterated enough!

  4. Increasing Strength with Bodyweight Training | At Home Workouts for a Busy Lifestyle says:
    December 2, 2009 at 8:44 pm

    [...] However, there is another great way to improve your overall strength using bodyweight exercises. This is a tip that was posted today on Nick Tumminello’s website. [...]

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    December 3, 2009 at 7:38 pm

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  6. chris says:
    December 16, 2009 at 6:34 pm

    yo thanks you cool and you need to teach me and my son how to do the 20 second push up

  7. Cameron Rehm says:
    February 3, 2010 at 2:06 pm

    Good overall site enjoyed reading will def bookmark.

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