The Minimalist

January 27, 2009

When it comes to training, I’m a minimalist.
I don’t “attack the bi’s from different angles”. I do chins with an extra 100 lbs around my waist.
I don’t spend any time “working the core”. I never do ab work. I squat and do triple body weight deadlifts.
I don’t “feel the burn”. I give every set a 100% and only concern myself with adding an extra rep, or another 5 lbs, on the bar.
And most importantly, I don’t go to the gym to have a nice and cozy time.
Sometimes people ask me things in between sets.
“Nice arms, man. How do you get that veiny look – do you go for the pump to really bring those cuts out? And what’s the lowdown on preacher curls with a straight bar vs the EZ-bar?”
“I don’t curl”
“Yeah right, c’mon…”
I then give them The Look. The Look let’s them know I […]

Original post by noreply@blogger.com (Martin Berkhan)

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