This is technique that I adopted from the early pioneers of bodybuilding.

To reap the body chiseling rewards of this technique.

Stand up.

Yes, I said stand up

The most effective means of learning is by doing so let’s do it now.

Stand with you feel slightly wider than shoulder-width and your toes pointed slightly out.

Next, squat down as if you were sitting in a chair.

Go down as far as you can without your hips tucking under.

Then come up only ¼ of the way.

Now return to the bottom position.

And now come back up to a standing position being sure not to lock out the knees.

You have just completed a 1 & ¼ rep squat.

Rip out 8-10 of those and you will instantly know why it is a Superior Training Technique.

Other exercises that my clients and I often apply this technique to are:

1. Chins (all variations)
2. Lat pulldowns (emphasizing the bottom ¼ of the movement)
3. Chest presses
4. Push-ups
5. Lunges
6. Chest flyes
7. Rows
8. Rear Delt lateral raises
9. Overhead DB presses

Give these a try in your next workout by choosing one exercise for each body part worked and performing 3 sets of 8-10 reps ( 1 & ¼ reps that is).

For example:

A1. Incline DB Chest Presses supersetted with Front Lat pulldowns

Rest 30-60 seconds between each superset

B1. Lateral DB Raises supersetted with Overhead DB presses

Rest 30-60 seconds each superset

C1. Lying Leg curls supersetted with Squats

Rest 30-60 seconds between each superset

Perform 3 sets of each movement for 3 sets of 8-10 One and a Quarter Reps.

This is a simple, fast and effective workout that can be done 3-4 times per week.

Until Next Time

Stay Strong,

P.S. Don’t miss superior training technique #3, as it is one of my best kept secret weapons for creating better bodies when time is scarce.