EDT or escalating density training is a training method developed by Charles Staley. EDT allows you to incorporate the concept of progressive overload into your training without always relying on increasing the weights used. The basic concept of ETD is to increase the density (the volume of training) within a set time frame. Charles recommends picking two antagonistic exercises and weights that you can for about 8-10 reps. You then alternate doing “sets” of between 5-1 reps of these two exercises. You do the same number of reps in each paired set. The goal is to do as many reps as possible within the specified time, which is generally 15 minutes. The next time you do these two exercises, you try to increase the number of reps you complete.

EDT is a useful training method to keep in your training toolbox. If you are interested in this system, I recommend that you look at The Complete Guide to EDT DVD. I did a review of it here.

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Wayne

I was listening to an interesting interview with Mark Rippetoe author of Starting Strength and Practical Programming For Strength Training and was impressed with this training sequence.

A. Cleans
B. High Pulls
C. Deadlift

In this sequence, one exercise warms you up and potentiates the body for the next. I think it is well worth looking at if you want to incorporate a pull and hip dominate sequence.

Another interesting point was that he thought that the low bar squat (powerlifting style) was better than the high bar style because it put less pressure on the lower back because of the shorter lever.

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Wayne

Sleep is one of the most overlooked parts of most people’s training programme. It is however an extremely important part of your recovery process. It is generally recommended that you get at least 7-8 hours sleep per night and good regular sleeping patterns are a definite bonus if you want to get the most out of your training. I know, you have a plenty of things that place demands on your time but sleep is far too important for recovery for it to be an afterthought.

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Wayne