Thursday, July 26, 2018

The 12-Minute EMOM Finisher for Maximum Muscle

Dumbbell Incline Bench Press
Per Bernal

The EMOM (“every minute on the minute”) format is simple: Do X number of reps at the top of each minute (or work for a certain number of seconds), rest the remainder of the minute, and repeat for Y minutes.

When the “work” portion of each minute is considerably less than the “rest” portion (for example, one to three reps, which may take only five to 10 seconds, followed by 50 to 55 seconds of rest), the EMOM is strength- and power-focused. But when the work-to-rest ratio is more equitable (e.g., 20 to 30 seconds of work, 30 to 40 seconds of rest), you’re in prime muscle-building territory. This usually equates to about 10 reps per set. Plug some bodybuilding moves into that formula instead of powerlifting exercises, and you’ve got an M&F-approved workout.

Which leads us to this chest and triceps EMOM designed by Craig Hysell,...



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