Muscle tone is improved with hard contractions.
The best way to accomplish this.
(1) Low rep strength training
(2) Lifting short of failure
These two principles are a constant in all my training.
The low rep thing works, because...
You are able to deliver harder muscle contractions in the first 3-5 reps, compared to when your muscles become tired at the 6+ rep range.
The average number of reps I recommend in my training is 5 reps.
Basically, a set of hard contractions, rest, and then repeat.
Why would someone want to train with 6+ reps?
-Higher volume is better at increasing muscle size
- Increases muscular endurance.
- Burns more calories
Bodybuilders use the 6-12 rep range because it is proven to be the best rep range to build size.
Most of our stuff is aimed at keeping a slim and sleek physique.
We avoid most training in the 6-12 rep range...
Or at least limit it to HIIT type of training (kettlebell swings for fat loss as an example).
I DO like the muscular endurance and calorie-burning benefits of high reps.
But 3-5 rep training is SO much more fun.
It's also more rewarding in terms of strength and getting firm, defined muscles.
What if you were able to get the muscular endurance and calorie-burning benefits of high reps, with low rep sets?
This is what I want to share.
These are 3 rep sets.
You rest just enough to deliver strong contractions on the next set.
This is important for maximizing strength and muscle tone.
But the muscles don't fully recover, so the last several sets of these intervals improve muscular endurance and burn calories.
Here's one of the diagrams in my ebook which I published back in 2021.If you have not grabbed a copy, kindly get it ASAP.
Each and every set of 3 reps is aimed at hard contractions...
But as the sets go on it transitions a bit to calorie-burn (uses the lactic acid system which increases calories burned).
The result is a killer way to increase strength and muscle definition while burning calories.
The thing is...
It never FEELS that difficult.
You wind up breathing a little harder by the end of a round, but nothing crazy.
This is an enjoyable way to train.
In my ebook I outline how you can just swap out 1-2 of your exercises with a Lightning Round.
I also have a full workout plan you can follow.
I'm currently doing the full workout version for the next 4-5 months.
You will quickly get hooked on this innovative approach.
Grab a copy of my ebook today.
You don't even really need to know HOW this works to benefit.
Don't get thrown off by the chart that looks like a textbook.
The workouts are SUPER simple.
And this works with almost any exercise.