Does close grip bench press need a spotter? If it does, could I replace it with hammer grip dumbbell bech press or something like that? I go alone to the gym and I hate asking for help, I just do it for bech press cause I dont have a choice. And Skullcrusher seems dangerous, could it be replaced too? Maybe french press?
BTW Thank you very much for the routine, you rock!
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11-22-2012, 02:48 AM #931
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11-22-2012, 02:59 AM #932
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You are most welcome.
If you are taking sets close to failure a spotter is wise but I can't imagine any regular gym goer not being willing to spot you if you ask or even a member of the gym staff if no one else is around. If no one else is in the weight room then use the power rack... if you gym doesn't have a power rack change gyms.
Now as to being embarassed to ask other people for a spot... I have to question how serious you are about your goals if you are willing to allow something like this to limit your results.
Kind of the type of thing I cover in this video:
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11-22-2012, 03:19 AM #933
Thanks for the fast reply! I know I'm a little stupid about that, i'ts just that I feel more comfortable doing things on my own. But if replace them will limit my results then I will make an effort.
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11-22-2012, 03:28 AM #934
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It will reduce your results yes. Get a spotter or use the rack. I personally train at a gym with 4 racks and I hog one for my entire session.
A lot of people complain about their gym being underequiped but unless you live in a small town I promise you there is a gym somewhere in your city with 4, 5 or 6 racks in it. You might have to drive a little further or pay a little more money but it ultimately comes down to your personal choice of how much you are willing to invest to achieve a goal.
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11-22-2012, 06:55 AM #935
Jason, I've been following your routine for about 6 weeks or so. I had to take 2 weeks off due to illness and a hectic work schedule. I'm planning on continuing the routine tonight. I'm curious if I should attempt to continue where I left off, or should I deload everything a little bit and work back up?
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11-22-2012, 07:13 AM #936
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11-22-2012, 01:31 PM #937
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11-23-2012, 07:35 AM #938
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Hey JasonDB,
I have been reading the thread for a while now.
Thank you, and all the experienced guys for all the awesome info up here.
I have a question for you.
I've been on and of training for a few years without any real clue on what I'm doing.
I have been lifting seriously for 6 months now, on a 3 day split, making solid progress.
I weight 75 kg (bulking) and my current lifts are:
Bench 85kg 5x5
Squats 95kg 5x5
Deads 130kg 1x5
Rows ~70kg 5x5
Press 50kg 5x5
Pull ups bodyweight +10kg plates 5x5
Do you think your routine is suitable for me, or should I try to your Intermediate routine instead.
My point is that I am not sure how the linear progression will work from now on as I am not sure for how long can I keep adding weight on every session.Sticking to the basics & leaving my ego at the door
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11-23-2012, 07:41 AM #939
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11-23-2012, 07:59 AM #940
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Thanks a lot.
I will definitely give it a good try.
One more thing. Correct me if I am wrong here.
Once linear progression is no longer possible through this routine for a noticeable period of time, switching to a weekly linear progression routine, like the one you setup for Intermediate lifters should do the trick, right?Sticking to the basics & leaving my ego at the door
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11-23-2012, 08:06 AM #941
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Yes but the resets in this one could make it last a little longer particularly with deloads added in. Meaning if you tried to run this routine once linear gains are exhausted you could make it an early intermediate program by adding deloads every 6-8 weeks and by adding in weak point training and continue to make progress if you are not bored of it by then.
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11-23-2012, 08:14 AM #942
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that was pretty much what i was thinking about!
Thanks for your time replying, really appreaciatedSticking to the basics & leaving my ego at the door
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11-23-2012, 08:38 AM #943
I apologize for the extreme noobishness of this question, but are the workouts supposed to go something like:
Monday: Workout A
Tues: Workout B
wed: A
thurs: B
fri: A
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Or only 2 workouts per week, or??
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11-23-2012, 08:43 AM #944"He who makes a beast out of himself gets rid of the pain of being a man."
-Dr. Seuss
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11-23-2012, 08:46 AM #945
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11-23-2012, 09:17 AM #946
Looks like a really good program, subbed to your youtube and saw it pop up
Only thing im worried about is about the rear delts?
Sorry if you've already answered it
I'll start this tomorrow and come back to you*** PMC ***
~Positive Crew~
Squat: 155kg/200kg 28/5/13
Bench: 85kg/100kg 28/5/13
Dead: 155kg/200kg 28/5/13
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11-23-2012, 09:18 AM #947
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11-23-2012, 09:27 AM #948
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11-23-2012, 10:27 AM #949
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Aside from the snap city deadift at the start (didnt know it was that bad til I saw it back and fixed it for later sets) how do these rows look? Time to reset 10% or is this amount of english fine?
BJJ / Greyskull LP log
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=166276471&p=1337135191&posted=1#post1337135191
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11-23-2012, 10:31 AM #950
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11-23-2012, 11:48 AM #951
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11-23-2012, 11:58 AM #952
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11-23-2012, 12:00 PM #953
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11-23-2012, 12:15 PM #954
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Not sure if this has been asked before, but I have a torn TFCC in my right wrist from my high school football days, when I try to do straight bar curls my wrist acts up, should I keep doing them through the pain with a straight bar, or should I switch to the EZ bar?
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11-23-2012, 12:20 PM #955
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11-23-2012, 07:04 PM #956
Squats
I understand how essential squatting is to this program but my squatting form sucks. I think my biggest problem is leaning forward when squatting down. What would be the best way for me to learn to squat? I have hear box squatting is a good way to start? If someone could point me in the right direction I would appreciate it
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11-23-2012, 07:20 PM #957
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11-23-2012, 07:52 PM #958
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11-23-2012, 11:05 PM #959
Hey Jason, first off I'd like to say thanks for the routine!
I've been on it for about two weeks now, and unfortunately am signed up to Planet Fitness. I've found that at the times I go, they don't really hassle me with the deadlift situation, but with only the pre-loaded barbells I'm obviously not getting enough weight. I was wondering if dumbbell deadlifts would be an acceptable substitute. Same thing with the rows, I'm running out of weight very quickly and was wondering if one armed dumbbell rows would be an acceptable substitute for the bent over rows. Thanks.
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11-23-2012, 11:59 PM #960
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