We're taking mind-muscle connection to a whole new level with Steve Parkhill. Steve is a Toronto-based trainer and fitness entrepreneur with a unique approach to training. Influenced by elite trainers like Ben Pakulski, Tom Purvis and Charles Poloquin, Steve incorporates bodybuilding principles into strength training. His approach is to create an internal intent and focus, rather than only working the external movement patterns. Engaging and activating the muscle before weight is moved is crucial to this system. Using tempo control and specific muscle contractions and applying them to strength training creates a whole different type of strength and muscle. All these things create longevity in strength instead of giving clients a shelf life before they plateau and before injuries occur.    

Spectrum of Exercise Programming

Maximum Effort (1-3 reps) | Relative Strength (3-5 reps) | Functional Hypertrophy (6-8 reps) | Metabolic Hypertrophy (10-15 reps) | Strength Endurance (15+ reps)

The idea is to move left or right on the spectrum without overstepping one to do the next. Each of them have specific sets, reps, tempo and intensity amounts allocated.

Useful Links

• Steve Parkhill Fitness
• Mi40 Training 
• Muscle Expert Podcast
• Brad Schoenfeld - Resistance Training Variables