I'm stronger than all you girls.

[MikeyH83]

Nah srsly I'm weak as fck...


But now that you're here. I'm starting my first shot at strength training starting this week using The Cube Method. I just have a couple of questions that I'm having some trouble finding. I'm going to list how I understand it and let me know if it's spot on, needs work, or if you'd make changes.

Non-Consecutive days:
Week 1 Max Effort (1RM) Squat, Speed Bench, Dynamic Deadlift
Week 2 Dynamic Squat, Max Effort Bench, Speed Deadlift
Week 3 Speed Squat, Dynamic Bench, Max Effort Deadlift


Max Effort = 8-10 sets going form 60-100%
Dynamic = Assisting exercises (Leg Curls (Squat), Dumbell Presses (Bench), Hyperextensions(Deads) etc...
Speed = Squatting, Benching and Pulling at ~60% 1RM, As fast as you can while keeping form 10 sets of 3.


Thanks for taking a look!

[bigfor15]

Did you even read the ebook? Lilly pretty much explained it in terms that even a drater could understand, yet you still managed to **** it up. Your deadlift, bench, and squat are broken up into single training days per week with changing efforts week to week. Go back and reread the introduction, and while we're at it you should drop this silly 8-10 set ME bull**** you've been bantering about the past couple days. You work up to a heavy single or double with submaximal weights you feel comfortable with. I usually only take 2 attempts after a lengthy warmup as to not deviate from the terminology of a MAXIMAL EFFORT.


Cliffs:
-Change the word day in your outline to week
-Don't turn your ME day into cardio
-Reread the ebook until you have it committed to memory

[getout87]

congratulations, you just cubed the cube.

[HamburgerTrain]

congratulations, you just cubed the cube.

If you plused one, it would be the Septupal Method.

[MikeyH83]

I got my information from Lilly's blog as I'm buying the ebook today.

But yes I got it mixed up Not Days - weeks

And I did the 8-10 ME because I thought it would be best to slowly progress up to your ME to warm up. Again, I'm sure I'm wrong, which is why I'm asking. Do you generally go straight to ME? on ME week?

[bigfor15]

And I did the 8-10 ME because I thought it would be best to slowly progress up to your ME to warm up. Again, I'm sure I'm wrong, which is why I'm asking. Do you generally go straight to ME? on ME week?

Sufficient warm-up, then take a couple 5-10% jumps up to your final percentage (80-100, ideally...derp). That 8-10 paradigm is much more useful for dynamic efforts, as you'll see when you buy the book.

[MikeyH83]

Sufficient warm-up, then take a couple 5-10% jumps up to your final percentage (80-100, ideally...derp). That 8-10 paradigm is much more useful for dynamic efforts, as you'll see when you buy the book.

I said Fck work for today and am currently purchasing the ebook so I can stop bugging the fck out of you guys with noob-ass questions that could be answered just from me reading.... You're welcome. lol

But I really do appreciate the help and responses I've got. I feel like a kid in a candy store with trying something new.

[samsont]

this will not work without proper Plazma and Indigo-3G protocol's OP.


stay safe

[MikeyH83]

this will not work without proper Plazma and Indigo-3G protocol's OP.


stay safe

I already purchased 3 cases of each... will be here by Friday. I'm not going heavy until the shipment arrives so please don't worry.... I do appreciate the warning though.

[arian11]

Good choice going with hyperextensions for "dynamic deadlift" work. Make sure to add chains around your neck when you do them to look like a real bad ass.

[MikeyH83]

Good choice going with hyperextensions for "dynamic deadlift" work. Make sure to add chains around your neck when you do them to look like a real bad ass.

You can do hyperextensions without chains?

[Naptime]

Have you stopped getting gains with 5/3/1 & 5x5?

[DrunkonMilk]

Lulz. You were asking questions about programming a 5-3-1 program two days ago and now its the Cube. Gotta change programs every 2 weeks for dat dere muscle confusion and max gainz!!!

[baxtej44]

Lulz. You were asking questions about programming a 5-3-1 program two days ago and now its the Cube. Gotta change programs every 2 weeks for dat dere muscle confusion and max gainz!!!

this

plus you have to graph your 1RM's every week in order to make sure you're still making progress

[MikeyH83]

Lulz. You were asking questions about programming a 5-3-1 program two days ago and now its the Cube. Gotta change programs every 2 weeks for dat dere muscle confusion and max gainz!!!

I was researching different methods that's all, never started one.

[baxtej44]

I was researching different methods that's all, never started one.

you couldn't have "researched" very well if you were considering anything else besides a linear progression right now. not trying to sound rude, but everybody comes on here and wants to start westside or the cube when they don't even have proper form, for an example.

hop on a 5x5 linear progression program

[MikeyH83]

you couldn't have "researched" very well if you were considering anything else besides a linear progression right now. not trying to sound rude, but everybody comes on here and wants to start westside or the cube when they don't even have proper form, for an example.

hop on a 5x5 linear progression program

nah man you don't sound rude I completely understand what you're saying, and also understand how aggravating it is to deal with people like me lol.

[Naptime]

Are you just bored of 5x5's and 5/3/1's? There's not a lot of variety in them but they work. I was frustrated and wanted to try something new last year so I tried out Sheiko but ended up getting light tendinitis w/o much gains. I'm back on an intermediate 5x5 and getting regular gains again (most weeks). I think many on these boards will suggest you stick with a 5x5 or 5/3/1 till you stall often. Not that exciting but you won't waste time.

[MikeyH83]

Are you just bored of 5x5's and 5/3/1's? There's not a lot of variety in them but they work. I was frustrated and wanted to try something new last year so I tried out Sheiko but ended up getting light tendinitis w/o much gains. I'm back on an intermediate 5x5 and getting regular gains again (most weeks). I think many on these boards will suggest you stick with a 5x5 or 5/3/1 till you stall often. Not that exciting but you won't waste time.

I've been using a bodybuilding routine for the last 2+ years. This is my first venture into pure strength training. So I was trying to find a 'method' or a routine that I can get results from as well as get in the gym 4 times a week , will keep my interest, make me push myself hard, and had me doing do Deads, Benches and Squats; instead of exercises that promote those lifts. So what I did was I read what was available, tried to get a basic understanding of the routine; then I came on here and to ask the people who actually knew what they were talking about so they can steer me in the right direction. There are a few Powerlifters at my gym and 2 or 3 said "Westside is the best way to go!" another guy said 5/3/1 was the only program they got big results from. But after trying to find ANY info on the Juggernaut method (Which I still can't find lol) I Found The Cube Method, and I looked into it and it looks like it is what I was looking for. The only way to improve it for me would be to get me in the gym 5 days a week, as that's what I'm used to. That's all, I'm not trying to switch methods for muscle confusion lol or any kind of bull**** like that. Was just trying to find a routine that would work for me and how I like to train.

[Anthony21]

I've been using a bodybuilding routine for the last 2+ years. This is my first venture into pure strength training. So I was trying to find a 'method' or a routine that I can get results from as well as get in the gym 4 times a week , will keep my interest, make me push myself hard, and had me doing do Deads, Benches and Squats; instead of exercises that promote those lifts. So what I did was I read what was available, tried to get a basic understanding of the routine; then I came on here and to ask the people who actually knew what they were talking about so they can steer me in the right direction. There are a few Powerlifters at my gym and 2 or 3 said "Westside is the best way to go!" another guy said 5/3/1 was the only program they got big results from. But after trying to find ANY info on the Juggernaut method (Which I still can't find lol) I Found The Cube Method, and I looked into it and it looks like it is what I was looking for. The only way to improve it for me would be to get me in the gym 5 days a week, as that's what I'm used to. That's all, I'm not trying to switch methods for muscle confusion lol or any kind of bull**** like that. Was just trying to find a routine that would work for me and how I like to train.

[MikeyH83]

Thanks man... that was absolutely worth listening to... listening to this at the beginning would have stated the obvious to me from day 1. Repped for a link that everybody should click.