Things I've learned that might help you guys.

[AirStriKee]

I've noticed that people do 3 sets of one exercise before they continue to another one. Because that is the advice given out to new comers in bodybuilding. I've done this for a couple months but until I started to switch it up a bit I feel that my muscles get more pump and they are hit differently.

Ive also watched some pro bodybuilders and they just keep switching exercises so that they can to keep their muscles guessing.

So basically this is like wsaying write down all your exercises and sets on paper and put them inside a hat and mix it up. Grab one paper at a time and do that exercise for the amount of reps desired. rest 30 seconds and grab another piece of paper etc.

I didn't do that hat thing at all but it works.

[Lou90x]

I've noticed that people do 3 sets of one exercise before they continue to another one. Because that is the advice given out to new comers in bodybuilding. I've done this for a couple months but until I started to switch it up a bit I feel that my muscles get more pump and they are hit differently.

Ive also watched some pro bodybuilders and they just keep switching exercises so that they can to keep their muscles guessing.

So basically this is like wsaying write down all your exercises and sets on paper and put them inside a hat and mix it up. Grab one paper at a time and do that exercise for the amount of reps desired. rest 30 seconds and grab another piece of paper etc.

I didn't do that hat thing at all but it works.

basically ur sayin muscle confusion in the way to go...

[Nadolax]

wasn't there like a bunch of posts saying muscle confusion is pointless? Or am I just hallucinating?

[maverick93]

Shock Principle- it works straight out of the encyclopedia of modern bodybuilding

[Nadolax]

Shock Principle- it works straight out of the encyclopedia of modern bodybuilding

I stand corrected

[Frooshy186]

Not to be a dick, but why do you think you're in any position to give advice?

Edit - ok maybe i did mean to be a dick.

[Nadolax]

Not to be a dick, but why do you think you're in any position to give advice?

Edit - ok maybe i did mean to be a dick.

I'm not entirely sure who that post was about, however if it is about OP, he's not giving advice, he's sharing what worked for him, you can either try what he's doing and see if you get results the same way he is, or shut up and leave. Not to be a dick that is.

[babyslayer]

one thing i have had enforced recently is doing multiple sets per exercise, and sticking with the same exercises for long periods of time.

the biggest bodybuilders use the most basic of exercises, and they do them week in week out for many years.

[kopimi]

I've noticed that people do 3 sets of one exercise before they continue to another one. Because that is the advice given out to new comers in bodybuilding. I've done this for a couple months but until I started to switch it up a bit I feel that my muscles get more pump and they are hit differently.

Ive also watched some pro bodybuilders and they just keep switching exercises so that they can to keep their muscles guessing.

So basically this is like wsaying write down all your exercises and sets on paper and put them inside a hat and mix it up. Grab one paper at a time and do that exercise for the amount of reps desired. rest 30 seconds and grab another piece of paper etc.

I didn't do that hat thing at all but it works.

Yep, when in doubt always do what the professional bodybuilders do, because you're the same as them (we're all human right?)

[AJLIFTZTOBUILD]

Yep, when in doubt always do what the professional bodybuilders do, because you're the same as them (we're all human right?)

do i sense sarcasm?

[MrB1g]

one thing i have had enforced recently is doing multiple sets per exercise, and sticking with the same exercises for long periods of time.

the biggest bodybuilders use the most basic of exercises, and they do them week in week out for many years.

Yup

Yep, when in doubt always do what the professional bodybuilders do, because you're the same as them (we're all human right?)

What's the point in changing your routine when you're on an efficient routine with the best exercises?

The idea of 'muscle confusion' can be as simple as lifting more weight or changing your TuT.

[Frooshy186]

I'm not entirely sure who that post was about, however if it is about OP, he's not giving advice, he's sharing what worked for him, you can either try what he's doing and see if you get results the same way he is, or shut up and leave. Not to be a dick that is.

It was to the OP. And if I'm not mistaken, it seems he is suggesting to almost randomly switch exercises.

I understand the merits of shocking the muscles by varying the exercises, but I don't understand why:

a- Makes no sense to switch exercises on the fly. Follow a program.
b- He says he changed the exercises because he felt a new pump when he did. Randomly switching exercises instead of sticking to a program will do nothing but hinder your progress.
c- You want me to follow his advice? Why would I follow the advice of an inexperianced lifter?

Comments welcome.

[Nadolax]

c- You want me to follow his advice? Why would I follow the advice of an inexperianced lifter?

Because apparently it works for him? He's just trying to be helpful, if he was instructing people on the benefits of his routine and telling them that it was the best way to get jacked, then you can rail, the guy is sharing something that works for him that they can choose to try if they wish. If you don't like it, don't follow it, theres nothing bad about trying something new, something possibly beneficial. There's too much negativity around these parts.

[Frooshy186]

It works for him...because of noob gains? Anything would work. It's misleading.

On the negativity - I agree with you, sorry I contributed to it, just wanted to point that out.