The current phase will include three 4-week blocks running from September 6-December 4. Block 1, September 6-October 1, will allow you to progress to submaximal singles in our main exercises while incorporating higher volume sets and longer periods of time under tension (TUT) for the accessory movements. This strategy will set a strong foundation and prepare the body for increased loads for the remainder of the phase. This block’s increased TUT though isometrics (15-30 second holds), eccentrics (3-5 second negatives), and higher volume sets (sets of 8, 10, or 12 repetitions) will result in the muscular/metabolic adaptations listed below:
- Increase in muscular strength
- Increase in lean body mass from an increase in muscle fiber cross-sectional area
- Increase in motor unit recruitment
- Decrease in body fat
- Increase in work capacity
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