articles published in 2007 one in Feb- a one set to failure approach so it would
tions but does usually only focus on one
ruary and one in November both in not be hard to imagine an even better ef-
body part. In other words, you can mix
the journal, Strength and Conditioning fect from blitz type activities which often
and match many different types of ex-
Research showed a single set exercise include multiple sets to failure in quick
ercises for the same body part as long
protocol can elicit gains in both strength succession.
as they are done quickly with no more
and muscle size. While the effects were
then three seconds of rest. The workout
not as great as they were for multiple Blitz workouts and tools
is complete when no more reps can be
set protocols, the improvements were
completed or 10 minutes are exceeded.
noticeable. The technique is even more The blitz workout is perhaps one of
If done correctly this workout almost
valid for beginners who seem to respond the easiest things to do. Simply choose
never takes more than 10 minutes and
better to the one set to failure approach. a muscle group and go at it. This tech-
frequently ends in one or two minutes.
The tools and techniques of blitz-train- nique does not limit your exercise op-
First choose your body part. Then
ing generate a little more intensity than
choose your exercises. If you have
weight use it but resistance is not neces-
sary. Part of the extreme applicability of
blitz training is it travels anywhere and
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Once you have your body part and ex-
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The next stop had us doing pull-ups off
of the frame of the bathroom door at an
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