Explosive, or ballistic training, involves lifting extremely heavy weights in a style not typically associated with bodybuilding. Instead of calmly moving the weight in a controlled manner, the trainer drives the weight up in an explosive manner. Speed is emphasized. The goal isn’t the ‘pump’, as with most training. The goal is simply to lift a heavy amount of weight as fast as possible using the entire body. Explosive lifting leads to greater core strength, which will make the body stronger the next time you attempt to lift weights in your standard, controlled manner. Explosive training is what many new trainers use in the first year or two of training, when they don’t know much about what is considered proper form or lifting speed. Ironically, it is during this time period that many bodybuilders make ...

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