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Many philosophies are discussed as the best way to train. Every expert has their own opinion. I recently was flipping through the channels the other night and quite honestly counted 13 different infomercials on getting the body you want fixes. Some are ok, but quite honestly please listen to this little secret. IT ALL COMES DOWN TO YOUR GOAL.
I don't care what anyone says, the best way to train is to train with a program that utilizes a multitude of various techniques that are based on proper periodization written specifically for ones goal. That is what most experts or so called experts don't understand.

He Whom I respect will tell you

Probably the only person who I think might be the modern day Joe Weider/Jack Lalane/Steve Reeves combined into one, but who also has a PhD, and close friend of mine Dr. Jim Stoppani will even tell you that he doesn't have one specific philosophy that he would say is the absolute Best. Jim and I have had many conversations where I pick his Brain and he stands by the fact that you must always change things up and use different techniques to work towards your goal. Click Here for JimStoppani.com,

The Funny thing about the body is that even when you reach your goal, your gonna adapt and regress backwards. Its a fight constantly so when you climb that hill and get to what you have worked so hard for, you must change things in order to stay at the top. Thats where experts like Jim come in so handy.

Quick Outline of the Program

The Below Program I wrote based on ones ability to change things up if they are in a slump with their strength. This program focuses on hitting primarily one muscle group per day in a given week. The set rep scheme is one that has you pushing heavy weight in the beginning with the lower 6 reps. Once you get onto the 10 reps and the 12 reps in one exercise dont just lower the weight, but try to push as much as possible by keeping the weight the same just use longer rest periods to finish the routine. If you fail to complete all the reps in a set, its okay. Take a 10 second break and finish the reps without lowering the weight. If you can't complete anymore reps, then lower the weight, but that shouldn't be your first solution. Good luck and give me feedback. Thanks guys! Take care, Mike McErlane

Day 1
Exercise	Sets	Reps	Muscle Group
Standing Barbell Military Press	2	6	Shoulders
Standing Barbell Military Press	2	10	Shoulders
Standing Barbell Military Press	1	12	Shoulders
Standing Dumbbell Side Raise One Arm	2	6	Shoulders
Standing Dumbbell Side Raise One Arm	2	10	Shoulders
Standing Dumbbell Side Raise One Arm	1	12	Shoulders
Standing Barbell Upright Row	2	6	Shoulders
Standing Barbell Upright Row	2	10	Shoulders
Standing Barbell Upright Row	1	12	Shoulders
Standing Dumbbell Rear Delt Raise Both Arms	2	6	Shoulders
Standing Dumbbell Rear Delt Raise Both Arms	2	10	Shoulders
Standing Dumbbell Rear Delt Raise Both Arms	1	12	Shoulders
Standing Barbell Shrugs	2	6	Shoulders
Standing Barbell Shrugs	2	10	Shoulders
Standing Barbell Shrugs	1	12	Shoulders
Laying On Ball Abdominal Crunch With Dumbbell	2	10	Abs
Laying On Ball Abdominal Crunch With Dumbbell	1	20	Abs
Laying on Ground Abdominal Crunches with a Twist	2	10	Abs
Laying on Ground Abdominal Crunches with a Twist	1	20	Abs
Day 2
Exercise	Sets	Reps	Muscle Group
Laying On Bench Dumbbell Tricep Extension Both Arms	2	6	Arms
Laying On Bench Dumbbell Tricep Extension Both Arms	2	10	Arms
Laying On Bench Dumbbell Tricep Extension Both Arms	1	12	Arms
Standing Cable Triceps Extension Both Arms	2	6	Arms
Standing Cable Triceps Extension Both Arms	2	10	Arms
Standing Cable Triceps Extension Both Arms	1	12	Arms
Dumbbell Overhead Triceps Extension Both Arms	2	6	Arms
Dumbbell Overhead Triceps Extension Both Arms	2	10	Arms
Dumbbell Overhead Triceps Extension Both Arms	1	12	Arms
Standing Bicep Curl Barbell Both Arms	2	6	Arms
Standing Bicep Curl Barbell Both Arms	2	10	Arms
Standing Bicep Curl Barbell Both Arms	1	12	Arms
Incline Dumbbell Biceps Curl One arm	2	6	Arms
Incline Dumbbell Biceps Curl One arm	2	10	Arms
Incline Dumbbell Biceps Curl One arm	1	12	Arms
One Arm Dumbbell Preacher Curl	2	6	Arms
One Arm Dumbbell Preacher Curl	2	10	Arms
One Arm Dumbbell Preacher Curl	1	12	Arms
Day 3
Exercise	Sets	Reps	Muscle Group
Barbell Squat	2	6	Legs
Barbell Squat	2	10	Legs
Barbell Squat	1	12	Legs
Machine Leg Press Both Legs	2	6	Legs
Machine Leg Press Both Legs	2	10	Legs
Machine Leg Press Both Legs	1	12	Legs
Seated Machine Leg Extension Both Legs	2	6	Legs
Seated Machine Leg Extension Both Legs	2	10	Legs
Seated Machine Leg Extension Both Legs	1	12	Legs
Barbell Front Lunge	2	6	Legs
Barbell Front Lunge	2	10	Legs
Barbell Front Lunge	1	12	Legs
Barbell Straight Legged Deadlift	2	6	Legs
Barbell Straight Legged Deadlift	2	10	Legs
Barbell Straight Legged Deadlift	1	12	Legs
Prone Machine Leg Curl Both Legs	2	6	Legs
Prone Machine Leg Curl Both Legs	2	10	Legs
Prone Machine Leg Curl Both Legs	1	12	Legs
Standing Calf Raise	2	6	Legs
Standing Calf Raise	2	10	Legs
Standing Calf Raise	1	12	Legs
Seated Calf Raise	2	12	Legs
Day 4
Exercise	Sets	Reps	Muscle Group
Barbell Bench Press On Bench	2	6	Chest
Barbell Bench Press On Bench	2	10	Chest
Barbell Bench Press On Bench	1	12	Chest
Barbell Incline Bench Press On Bench	2	6	Chest
Barbell Incline Bench Press On Bench	2	10	Chest
Barbell Incline Bench Press On Bench	1	12	Chest
Barbell Decline Bench Press On Bench	2	6	Chest
Barbell Decline Bench Press On Bench	2	10	Chest
Barbell Decline Bench Press On Bench	1	12	Chest
Dips	2	6	Chest
Dips	2	10	Chest
Dips	1	12	Chest
Standing Mid Cable Flys Both Arms	2	6	Chest
Standing Mid Cable Flys Both Arms	2	10	Chest
Standing Mid Cable Flys Both Arms	1	12	Chest
Laying On Ball Abdominal Crunch With Dumbbell	2	10	Abs
Laying On Ball Abdominal Crunch With Dumbbell	1	20	Abs
Leg Lifts on Ground	2	10	Abs
Leg Lifts on Ground	1	20	Abs
Day 5
Exercise	Sets	Reps	Muscle Group
Barbell Deadlift	2	6	Legs
Barbell Deadlift	2	10	Legs
Barbell Deadlift	1	12	Legs
Barbell Bent Over Close Grip Rows Both Arms	2	6	Back
Barbell Bent Over Close Grip Rows Both Arms	2	10	Back
Barbell Bent Over Close Grip Rows Both Arms	1	12	Back
Seated Cable Row	2	6	Back
Seated Cable Row	2	6	Back
Seated Cable Row	1	12	Back
Seated On Bench Bar Lat Pulldowns	2	6	Back
Seated On Bench Bar Lat Pulldowns	2	10	Back
Seated On Bench Bar Lat Pulldowns	1	12	Back