In the author’s opinion, the subject of this chapter is the most important single point raised in the field of physical training during this century; and it is certainly a point that was never raised previously – simple as it is, undeniably true as it is, important as it is, it was apparently totally overlooked [...]

Muscles are literally incapable of performing at a level even closely approaching their momentary ability unless they are properly “warmed-up” in advance by the performance of lighter, exactly similar movements; in effect, you cannot warm-up properly for the performance of heavy bench presses by performing standing presses – you must perform several sets of bench [...]