The Corpusian Way: A Methodology to Working Out
It took years to make this work. Is it even a philosophy? A methodology? It seems more like a way to work out in a more simple and minimal way even.
As you can see from earlier posts, there is a constant similarity in how I program workouts.
In my own theory, one needs to work on 2 things to have a stable frame and a strong base.
Gas Tank
Flesh
These 2 factors are very important for these reasons
A gas tank is one’s own longevity in the form of lasting longer, whether that be stamina in the form of muscular work or cardio work. It also includes mental work.
The flesh is one’s own ability to build, enhance, sustain, and utilize the body in whatever scenario is thrown at it. That can be a competition, survival, or just being healthy.
So when creating a program, this is how it usually goes:
Main Work - The most important building blocks of your workout, whether that be a focus on chest with a bench press or farmer’s carry for a carry focus day.
Accessory Work - The support to your main work that creates a higher threshold in handling heavier weights and longer sets. High volume training in the form of EMOMs, AMRAPs, Drop Sets, Giant Sets, Down Workouts, or Pyramids.
Auxiliary Work - The conditioning part of the workout. This is the main focus for gas tank building. Muscular or Cardio focused depending on the work out. Never confuse auxiliary work and accessory work. They are similar but do not achieve the same goals.
Supplementary Work - This is everything you forgot to do that you need to do. Includes core and rehab.
For main work, my rep scheme never goes beyond what is needed. Examples include going 95% of a 1RM that’s not a competition lift. The focus should be on singles, doubles, triples, and quadruples going upwards only to 85% of a 1RM. For carries, sleds, grip training, slams, throws, or anything that can’t be conducted properly on a rep scheme, the focus will be on distance not exceeding 20 yards per set or timed work not exceeding 10 minutes.
Now that you have read the methodology behind the madness, feel free to use it for your own workouts.
