Built With Less: Minimalist Training Protocol
Training With Dumbbells, Kettlebells, and Bodyweight
This article is an extension of the minimalist training methods article I wrote recently. I highly recommend reading that article first.
Training Methods
Microloading
Rest Pause
Density Training
Agonist Supersets
In this article I’ll outline more detailed ways to apply these methods, except for microloading. Microloading is pretty simple, read the minimalist article linked above to get a jist of it.
Training Methods Applied
Adaptation requires stress. Regardless of which method you select keep in mind: the training should challenge you. The best part of these methods is that they unlock your competitive drive. You should want to beat your reps or times weekly.
Begin with conservative attempts and each weekly push yourself to do a little more, over time small gains will compound. You don’t need to gain 10 lbs of muscle and lose 20 lbs of fat tomorrow, just get a bit better each day.
Below I came up with 15 Training Methods to choose from to build your minimalist training sessions. We’ll also dive into recommended training splits.
