I will admit that I’ve fallen into the trap of believing that training heavy is the only way to grow—when in fact it is only one of many.

However, one technique that I like to breakout especially when I am short on training time is the 10×10 method.

Yes, that is correct, this style of training requires you to do ten sets of a particular exercise for ten reps per set—for a total of one hundred reps—that is if you can make it.

Oh yea, did I forget to mention that you only get thirty seconds of rest between sets?

This method of muscle building has been around for a long time—and for good reason—it works.

And there are a multitude of reasons for WHY it works—but to me there is one that is not talked about much.

The fact that you are doing a ton of work in a very short period of time.

Which will, chances are, result in a nice growth effect.

SOME POINTS

If you have never trained using this technique before you’d do good to stat off using a weight that ends of being too easy—meaning you were able to finish all ten sets getting ten reps per set.

If this happens to you, simply add some weight for the next workout.

Also, if you currently do three exercises per body part do NOT try using this technique for all three exercises—that would be WAY over-the-top.

Simply pick one of the exercises and go at it, and be honest with yourself when you are done—if you feel wiped out—end the workout right there—trust me you will be feeling sore the next day

Another way to use this idea is to do the 10×10 method for a particular body part that is not responding—this technique will almost certainly shock the muscle into new growth.

Lastly—when you see new growth—do not get overly excited and stick with this method for months and months.

You’d do better to use this for a four to six week cycle and then switch back to your normal style of training.

CONCLUSION

When you start of your workout with this technique you might think—this is too easy—but trust me as you work your way through set after set—it will begin to take effect—

By the end, as you try and grind out those last few reps—the pain will be serious—as will the pump—

But it will all be worth it—as you see your muscle respond with new growth.

Until Next Time

DON’T QUIT