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Antagonistic Training

The following workout strategy is good to employ when you have reached a sticking point or have hit a workout 'blah'. The workout is quite simple, yet very effective.

You can do this workout with any body part, but you need to know what the antagonistic muscle groups are (i.e. opposing muscle groups).

For example:

Chest--Back
Biceps--Triceps
Quads--Hamstrings

I'm sure you get the idea.  A sample workout would be as follows:

You would do one set of ten reps on the bench (chest) supersetted with one set of 10 reps of bent over rows (back). You would rest for 30 seconds then repeat for a total of 10 sets. You can use any chest or back exercise you wish - the bench and bent over rows are only an example.

Use a weight that allows you to get the first seven sets on your own and sets 8 - 10 with some assistance.

Note: Before embarking on any nutrition, supplementation, and/or training program, consult with your physician or other licensed health-care professional.