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Forum: Workout Programs 11-11-2007, 08:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 485
Posted By doppelganger
well being a cop myself, and having dealt with...

well being a cop myself, and having dealt with firefighters and seeing what you guys do on a day to day basis, here is what I suggest:

Farmer's walks - they'll help both your conditioning and grip...
Forum: Workout Programs 11-11-2007, 08:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 289
Posted By doppelganger
depends on your number of sets for a given...

depends on your number of sets for a given exercise. If you're only doing one or two sets per exercise, then yeah, training to failure is important.

but if if you're doing 5,6,8, or 10 sets per...
Forum: Exercises 11-10-2007, 07:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 137
Posted By doppelganger
LOL

LOL
Forum: Workout Programs 11-10-2007, 07:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 242
Posted By doppelganger
Solid program, but if you miss workouts, then you...

Solid program, but if you miss workouts, then you won't gain much. That's the problem with routine where you hit each bodypart only once a week:
...
Forum: Workout Programs 11-06-2007, 01:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 155
Posted By doppelganger
I concur, those are all good. There are no...

I concur, those are all good. There are no exercises specific to martials arts. you just need to train in the big movements: the powerlifts for general strength, pullups, and the olympic lifts for...
Forum: Workout Programs 11-05-2007, 09:16 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,318
Posted By doppelganger
Everybody here is going to tell you "NO WAY!" ...

Everybody here is going to tell you "NO WAY!" usually the studies citing the equal efficacy of one set and multiple sets are the ones either conducted on new lifters or the elderly. Studies haven't...
Forum: Workout Programs 11-04-2007, 07:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 230
Posted By doppelganger
Vince

start reading up on Vince Gironda's training philosophy and exercise techniques. he advocated neck presses instead of bench presses, front squats instead of back squats. there's more to it than...
Forum: Exercises 11-04-2007, 08:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 73
Posted By doppelganger
active recovery

you can workout when you're sore, but do some active recovery sets and that should flush the soreness right out.

a few light sets of 12-15 reps should do the trick.
Forum: Exercises 11-04-2007, 08:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 82
Posted By doppelganger
i do love dumbbells for chest for the exact same...

i do love dumbbells for chest for the exact same reason you pointed out, which is the stretch at the. stick with dumbbell presses at different angles, do pauses at the bottom to get a good stretch,...
Forum: Workout Programs 11-04-2007, 07:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 330
Posted By doppelganger
strength is like practicing a skill: the more...

strength is like practicing a skill: the more often you practice, the better you become at it. so the more you lift, the stronger you become. getting bigger, though, means you got to eat more.

i...
Forum: Workout Programs 11-04-2007, 07:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 262
Posted By doppelganger
should be fine

it is a weird schedule, but consider taking advantage of it. for the 2 day week, just split the body in half: upper body - day 1, lower body - day 2.

then for your 5 day week, just use whatever...
Forum: Workout Programs 11-03-2007, 10:35 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 205
Posted By doppelganger
for bodybuilding

definitely! believe it or not, leg curl variations would help complete your hamstring development. people in athletics, strength and conditioning fields tell you that RDL's and good mornings would...
Forum: Exercises 11-03-2007, 08:32 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 978
Posted By doppelganger
I agree:...

I agree: http://www.mindandmuscle.net/articles/james-cham/direct-assault
Forum: Exercises 11-03-2007, 08:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 261
Posted By doppelganger
you should be sore in the abs

if your lower back is sore, then yes you are leaning too far forward. you should be tightening your abs and keeping your torso upright throughout the movement. do this right and your abs will be...
Forum: Workout Programs 11-03-2007, 08:21 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 118
Posted By doppelganger
Wink yep NSCA-CPT

I'm a little biased of course because I have an NSCA-CPT.

In reality most clients have no clue about certifications. as long as you have a certification and insurance and cpr certification, then...
Forum: Workout Programs 11-03-2007, 08:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 497
Posted By doppelganger
do 3 week blocks

go ahead and change the rest periods. try this:

for 3 weeks, do 100 reps total in however many sets you can do it in with 1 minute rest periods.

then the next 3 weeks, do 100 reps with 3...
Forum: Workout Programs 11-03-2007, 08:06 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 148
Posted By doppelganger
yes

it's a great program for mass gains, but man, will you dread doing it. i wrote a short blurb on the physiological reasons for its effectiveness at my blog:
...
Forum: Workout Programs 11-02-2007, 02:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 121
Posted By doppelganger
don't do it

do some high rep, low weight active recovery sets with a thigh exercise or two. no sprints. some stretching too would be good.
Forum: Workout Programs 11-02-2007, 09:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 134
Posted By doppelganger
do floor presses

if you don't want a bench, then floor presses (dumbbell or barbell) are fine. and like Mike said, for the love of God, don't use your bed.

Floor presses are great because they work you chest and...
Forum: Workout Programs 11-01-2007, 09:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 203
Posted By doppelganger
yeah it matters, but you don't have a choice. if...

yeah it matters, but you don't have a choice. if your schedule dictates night workouts, then you make lemonade out of them lemons.

I found night workouts to be horrible for both hypertrophy and...
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