What You Should Look For In A Weight Training Program
Mitch Graves | December 3, 2009Do you often go to the gym and ask “What am I gonna do today?”
Most people only go to the gym, lift, and go home. Then they hope they’ll see some growth. The more advanced lifters may drink a shake after, or enter the gym with a particular set of muscles in mind for the day.
Does this strategy produce long term growth?
Most lifters don’t see growth with this strategy and they wonder why. So they take supplements or try to find the right workout. Well this approach is WRONG.
You’ll face stagnation and frustration if you don’t lift with a PLAN in mind. Trying to lift without a good weight training program is like trying to start a business without a business plan, or going to class with no text books.
It may sound foolish because it is. The secret isn’t in the bottle or in the workouts. Quality weight training programs adapt to you as you get stronger and last several weeks.
Personal trainers wouldn’t last long if they didn’t create a plan for you or went to the gym with you and asked, “let’s see what we’ll do today”. If they did, you’d ask for your money back and laugh. But I see so many lifters go into the gym to build muscle this way. To stop this, I’ve listed the five things you need in a great weight training program.
1. Professional Knowledge
Let’s face it, you’re probably no expert on how muscles work and how to train them properly. A good program is done by a professional. This advantage lets you borrow from their years of knowledge and experience. This will shortcut you to your goals.
2. Step-By-Step Layout
You no longer need to guess what you need to do that day in the gym because each day is laid out for you. You can only fail if you don’t do it.
3. Full Package
Any personal trainer will tell you that its a hassle to put together a nutritional plan, a weight training plan, and a cardio plan. Let alone trying to do this yourself without the proper knowledge. Gret programs include all of this for you.
4. Customizable to Your Specific Goals
There’s a big difference from someone who’s 250 lbs and wants to cut and someone who’s 150lbs and wants to bulk up. A good program is tailored to a specific goal because you can’t chase two rabbits at the same time. It should also be customizable to your body type, metabolism, etc. You can see why the magazine workouts don’t usually work now…sorry.
5. Several Weeks Long – Enough Time for Results
Significant growth takes several weeks so magazine workouts won’t cut it. No one signs up for a four week personal trainer. Great programs guide you for months and allow you to create your own when they’re finished because of the knowledge you’ve gained about your body.
In conclusion
Trying to build muscle without a program is like trying to drive across the country without a map. If you’re like most, you get in the car and start driving and HOPE you get to your destination before your gas runs out. As you know, this is Unlikely. So it’s time for a better strategy.
Happy Lifting!
Want to find out more about how to build muscle, then visit Mitch Graves’s site on how to choose the best weight training program for your needs.




















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