In strength training, it’s best to coax or nudge adaptation, or so we’re told. The body can only adapt at a certain rate and trying to force adaptation can invite trouble. Well, like many things in life, the greater the risk, the greater the reward! Most coaches will simply say, “Don’t force it,” but that…
Typically, between winter and summer, I go through what I call a two- to six-pack rotation. In the winter, my goal is to gain weight, allowing my body fat to increase slightly to a two-pack status. As spring arrives, I tighten up my diet, and my midsection responds with a four-pack look. By summer, I…