Total Fitnut

Back at it! I’m finally getting back into a regular strength training program after coming off of the Smolov squat routine. First, let me start by saying I kinda wish I would have just stuck to my training program prior… Continue Reading →

Everybody wants Sleeve Busting Biceps, because big arms look great and display strength and power. It is possible to get bigger biceps with hard-work and the right combination of exercises. Many factors go into contributing to getting bigger biceps and… Continue Reading →

This week started out ok, but I am glad it’s over. At this point I am feeling burnt-out and need a break from the barbell. It’s not that I don’t enjoy it anymore; it’s the feeling that I got what… Continue Reading →

Another week in the books. This week was both mentally and physically tough. I was able to hit all my numbers with no problem, but the feelings of over-expectation is starting to creep in. It kinda sucks because I have… Continue Reading →

I have fully committed myself to the Smolov Training Program. The realization of the importance that volume has in making progress in your lifts is crucial. I embrace the challenge each training session to not only complete all reps/ sets,… Continue Reading →

Building the chest muscles are important for strength and aesthetics. The pecs are one of the biggest muscle groups in the upper-body and are a lot easier to build than many make it to be. The exercises I will be… Continue Reading →

This week went well! I am handling the volume in both the squat and bench quite nicely, but this week of squats wasn’t that much volume at all. This is more or less a transition into the following week which… Continue Reading →

This is my first week of doing the Smolov Training Program for my squat and Bench press. I am doing the full 13-week squat routine and the 3-week Smolov Jr. bench press routine. I plan to try to get four… Continue Reading →