Craig Ballantye
If you’ve never heard of “Metabolic Resistance Training” (MRT), things are about to change for you in a big way. In fact, I’m willing to bet this is going to be the *new* hot training phase for 2009. You heard it here first.
It’s so hot, that my next product (hush, hush) is based completely on this new training system.
But most metabolic resistance training programs make 3 big mistakes.
First, they put the exercises in the wrong order.
Some programs are so whacked they start with arm curls before asking you do to do pull-ups.
You need to work from the top down, starting with the best exercises first in the ultimate bad-ass superset to start the program.
Not only will you get more results that way, but if you ever need to cut a workout short, you’ll be able to know that you already got near-maximum benefits just by doing the first superset – because that’s where you had your best exercises.
Second, incorrect MRT programs put “competing” exercises back to back in the routine.
What I mean by that is you’ll often see a pull-up followed immediately by an exercise where you have to hold dumbbells (such as lunges).
But your grip is going to be smoked by the pull-ups, and you won’t be able to hold enough weight to challenge your lower body. So the program is not as effective as it could be. The solution is using non-competing supersets like I do in Turbulence Training.
The third mistake is not using enough “absolute intensity”.
Now don’t get me wrong, almost all MRT programs are hard, but running a marathon is hard too – but that doesn’t make it INTENSE.
The best MRT programs organize the workout so your muscles still get a chance to lift as heavy as possible, even though your heart will be pounding and sweat will be pouring off your body.
Personally, I’ve always used the phrase, “Turbulence Training” when describing my workouts, rather than MRT.
I've put together a proven and perfectly designed metabolic resistance training program that you will love, especially if you want to get jacked and lean to dominate the summer pool parties and beach scene.
And especially if you’re into the “Las Vegas” style night life where better looks get better treatment. Sad but very true.
In fact, I built this exact program for a client of mine who now looks like a jacked up Randy Couture after using this system. The resemblance is funny, and the workout is intense.
1A) Deadlift – 8 reps
• Rest 1 minute.
1B) 1-Arm Standing DB Shoulder Press – 12 reps (1 side at a time)
• Rest 1 minute and repeat 3 more times.
2A) Chin-up – Max reps minus 1
• Rest 1 minute.
2B) Close-grip bench press – 12 reps
• Rest 1 minute and repeat 2 more times.
3A) DB Bulgarian Split Squat – 8 reps per side
• No rest.
3B) Ab Wheel or Stability Ball Rollout – 10 reps, taking 3 seconds to roll out
• Rest 30 seconds and repeat 2 more times.
If you like that, you’ll love all my MRT workouts that will help you burn fat and build a beach body without the dishonor of slow boring cardio.
Craig Ballantye
If you’ve never heard of “Metabolic Resistance Training” (MRT), things are about to change for you in a big way. In fact, I’m willing to bet this is going to be the *new* hot training phase for 2009. You heard it here first.
It’s so hot, that my next product (hush, hush) is based completely on this new training system.
But most metabolic resistance training programs make 3 big mistakes.
First, they put the exercises in the wrong order.
Some programs are so whacked they start with arm curls before asking you do to do pull-ups.
You need to work from the top down, starting with the best exercises first in the ultimate bad-ass superset to start the program.
Not only will you get more results that way, but if you ever need to cut a workout short, you’ll be able to know that you already got near-maximum benefits just by doing the first superset – because that’s where you had your best exercises.
Second, incorrect MRT programs put “competing” exercises back to back in the routine.
What I mean by that is you’ll often see a pull-up followed immediately by an exercise where you have to hold dumbbells (such as lunges).
But your grip is going to be smoked by the pull-ups, and you won’t be able to hold enough weight to challenge your lower body. So the program is not as effective as it could be. The solution is using non-competing supersets like I do in Turbulence Training.
The third mistake is not using enough “absolute intensity”.
Now don’t get me wrong, almost all MRT programs are hard, but running a marathon is hard too – but that doesn’t make it INTENSE.
The best MRT programs organize the workout so your muscles still get a chance to lift as heavy as possible, even though your heart will be pounding and sweat will be pouring off your body.
Personally, I’ve always used the phrase, “Turbulence Training” when describing my workouts, rather than MRT.
I've put together a proven and perfectly designed metabolic resistance training program that you will love, especially if you want to get jacked and lean to dominate the summer pool parties and beach scene.
And especially if you’re into the “Las Vegas” style night life where better looks get better treatment. Sad but very true.
In fact, I built this exact program for a client of mine who now looks like a jacked up Randy Couture after using this system. The resemblance is funny, and the workout is intense.
1A) Deadlift – 8 reps
• Rest 1 minute.
1B) 1-Arm Standing DB Shoulder Press – 12 reps (1 side at a time)
• Rest 1 minute and repeat 3 more times.
2A) Chin-up – Max reps minus 1
• Rest 1 minute.
2B) Close-grip bench press – 12 reps
• Rest 1 minute and repeat 2 more times.
3A) DB Bulgarian Split Squat – 8 reps per side
• No rest.
3B) Ab Wheel or Stability Ball Rollout – 10 reps, taking 3 seconds to roll out
• Rest 30 seconds and repeat 2 more times.
If you like that, you’ll love all my MRT workouts that will help you burn fat and build a beach body without the dishonor of slow boring cardio.
Craig Ballantye
Great blog... very informative and original! Keep up the good work! http://croatian-fitness.blogspot.com/
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