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: Still the best way , training in cycles of gradually increasing intensity, began with the work of Soviet sports scientist Dmitri Matveyev in the early 1960s. Elite athletes, Olympic weightlifters, swimmers, and track and field performers have used it all over th ....

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.... Generally, the program moves from a low intensity workout to short, high intensity workouts. Each phase stresses a different aspect of the muscle. By changing the stress, progress can continue without plateauing. Modified , is for non-competitive builders, and has four stages. My personal workout will generally follow the modified model. It follows as: (Taken From http://staff.washigto.edu/griffin/period.html) Stage 1: Base Volume: High Intensity: Low Sets/Exercise: 3-6 Reps/set: 12-20 Type of movement: slow, continuous movement Purpose: To build muscular endurance, increase capillarization and blood flow to muscle Stage 2: Strength/Enduran ....