This is a (phase 2) power and strength routine that is focused on gaining strength within the muscles. You will be performing major muscle and power building multi-joint exercises. These exercise focus at time, on the use of all the little muscles to do each exercise, thus creating optimal growth and strength gaining. Since you are performing major muscle building exercises, there is no need to perform sets to failure, drop sets or decreasing the amount of reps. To build the power and strength in your muscles you want to perform the amount of sets and reps to the number that is being presented. This prevents from bulking up in muscle mass without gaining any strength and power or cutting and losing strength. In this routine you will be alternating the different weeks performed for up to 6 - 8 weeks; this is for optimal muscle growth and strength.