Lots of threads on this topic lately, thought I'd stick it in here :
Good new article by Waterbury on his philosophy :
http://www.t-nation.com/readArticle....dra?id=1773659
This is basically the anti-failure training bible, advocating the 8x3 pattern. It's nothing he hasn't said before but very nicely summed up and explained.
The bullet points :
• Train with loads between 60-100% of 1RM.
• Each set should last less than 15 seconds.
• Perform the concentric (lifting) phase as fast as possible.
• Terminate each set once you notice the speed is slowing down.
• Use compound movements and focus on 25 total reps for size and strength.
• Use compound movements and focus on 15 total reps for maximal strength.