Just when you think you have this thing figured out, some crazy **** happens.... I thought for sure I was going to crash and burn on OH press and Bench, got reps across no problem (cycle 3 week 5 heavy day).... I think the key is to work on your form and bar speed on the medium and light days, and not do that super slow bull****.... worked for me anyhow.
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04-16-2012, 02:46 PM #7381
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04-16-2012, 02:48 PM #7382
If you want to do more arm work, after doing this routine... youarenotdoingitright..... I barely feel like doing the 2 sets of curls in the routine. My arms are wiped out after SLDL
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04-16-2012, 02:53 PM #7383
Yeah, it was a rookie mistake, really. I realized I've been doing my bb bench wrong this whole time (or so i thought), so I tried to make sure that I could do the needed reps with proper form. I got to carried away, I suppose. Because I really did try to make sure the form was close to perfect. I guess it was a bad idea.
Managed to do to the first 10 reps on BB bench, but then I was out of gas by the 6th reps on second sets. Did the first set on OHP, but was out of fuel by the second set. I guess I'm just gonna make sure I have enough recovery before next week.
And good luck with your cut!
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04-16-2012, 03:20 PM #7384
Hey everyone I wanted to know if its ok to use lifting straps to carry the weight on SLDL. Im ok with carrying the other exercises but by the time I get to SLDL I can not carry the weight and still keep proper form. My forearm seems to give out by that exercise. Any input on this is appreiciated thanks.
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04-16-2012, 03:34 PM #7385
Maybe somebody can chime in with more experience, but I think using the straps should be fine until your forearm strength has built up.
I don't think you should be avoiding a big compound exercise because your forearms aren't up to scratch. As long as you don't rely on the straps forever, and continue to build up forearm/grip strength in the interim, I don't see why anyone should have an issue.
I know there are some purists who would say no but, whatever.
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04-16-2012, 03:37 PM #7386
Allpro, I just finished my heavy day for cycle 5. Loved the program, really started to see gains in strength and size. One question I'm curious as for setting my weights for next week.
I did my squats at 65 lbs x 12 with ease, I think I may have started too low on my weight when I started. I know 10% of 65 is 6.5 but would it be alright if I just bumped it up to 10 lbs weight added? Also on my bench was 70 lbs and I did that with easy to moderate difficulty, can I add the 10 lbs next week instead of the 7? Also did the straight leg deadlift with ease at 80 lbs, can I bump that up to 15 possibly or should I stick with adding 10lbs? Everything else I feel comfortable going up the 10% minus the bent over rows and curls. The BO Rows were quite difficult to get the 12th rep, should I stick with the same weight or maybe just add 5%? I stalled at 10 reps on the curls so I'll be doing that over.
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04-16-2012, 03:43 PM #7387
Thank you for your quick reply. I also beleive that using straps is fine as long as you dont depend on them. I only use them on heavy day on the SLDL and for nothing else. The reason I ask is because next week Ill be increasing the weight by 10% and I think I might have to use them for my medium day SLDL as well. I hope it dosent hurt my progress in the long run.
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04-16-2012, 03:56 PM #7388
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04-16-2012, 03:57 PM #7389
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04-16-2012, 04:01 PM #7390
Im on my 3rd cycle and will be moving on to the 4th cycle next week. My weight on SLDL as off this moment is 140 do u suggest I include maybe some forearm exercises or something? Ive tried without them and I cant get proper form, but if I decrease the weight I dont get a good "burn" on my hams. What do u recommend ALL PRO.
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04-16-2012, 04:07 PM #7391
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04-16-2012, 04:14 PM #7392
I didn't test my lifts, where do I see about doing that? Do I just test my lifts on Monday and not workout all next week?
I probably did my weights the wrong way to find out which to use, but I did your program for a week before my 1st cycle and upped my weight each day so I wouldn't be too sore the following days (I do lifting at my job so being too sore to not being able to move wasn't an option) but for the last day I did 8 reps with 5-10 lbs more then the previous day then if I completed it fairly easy I added 5 lbs or if I did it with moderate difficulty I kept the same weight, if I couldn't do 8 I went down 5 lbs. I hadn't lifted in 4+ years so my weights weren't all that high to begin with.
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04-16-2012, 04:19 PM #7393
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04-16-2012, 05:41 PM #7394
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04-16-2012, 06:42 PM #7395
Is 2 sets really enough? I just finished my first official day 1 cycle 1 and i dont feel too tired after.. Am i doing something wrong?
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04-16-2012, 06:51 PM #7396
All Pro, I am now on the 4th week doing the weights for 11 reps each, but I just realized that my military press and curls have become tremendously hard. I had to lower the weight today because I was killing myself on the 70 lbs military press and 60 lbs curls. What do I do? Also, there were no available bench press machines at the gym today so I used decline as a substitute. I was able to push the weight I normally do on bench press so is that a good thing?
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04-16-2012, 07:00 PM #7397
Bro...are u reading the posts, lol! Myself & a few others that are close to the "intermediate" level & gettin up there in cycles are really startin to struggle to make it through some heavy days! I think it was last Monday...halfway through the 2nd set of biceps I said fu** it! Too damn exhausted & I'm hittin my macros on a bulk so the energy is certainly there to start!
Not tryin to single u out, but u guys really should pay attention to the guys that have been runnin it for a few cycles, cause if you have it's obvious that the beginning is very easy, especially if u start a little light
You're not doing anything wrong as long as u tested for your 10 rep max's & u are following the program with no changes...it gets very hard the closer u get to ringing out the program!
Just keep goin!
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04-16-2012, 07:19 PM #7398
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04-16-2012, 07:23 PM #7399
I have a bit of belly fat, I can feel my abs underneath and my top 2 show a bit... I am on my 2nd week of 2nd cycle, I have gained muscle and people have commented on it but I still have that little fat around my midsection. I used to be overweight/chubby 4 years back.. will I ever be able to shake it off? I eat pretty heathy to be honest; will progressing through this workout help that?
Also, at what point will I see true results? I mean I've gotten a bit bigger but nothing crazy... I guess that happens 3-4 months down the line?
One last bit: I take whey protein after each workout, should I take it on off days as well?
Thanks!
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04-16-2012, 07:45 PM #7400
Halisray...results IMO are very much dependent on your diet...it has to be consistent & on target for what your goals are! Sounds like your a little weary of gettin fat you should just eat at maintenance & try some recomp, that should help with the belly fat some! Personally...I recomped the 1st couple cycles ( it did work), but I want to take advantage of all my noob gains so I've been bulking ever since & will continue untill I ring this program out!
As for protien...try to eat the same amount every day, I target 1.5 grams per pound of my lean body mass...so I usually eat 200-220 grams of protien daily using protien powder as a supplement for my daily intake, but always down a 50 gram shake right after a workout! Lots of opinions on this...I suggest u go over to the Nutrition section & read the stickies!
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04-16-2012, 08:07 PM #7401
Err uhh please someone answer my questions. Im horribly lost.. -__-
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04-16-2012, 08:21 PM #7402
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How do you warm up with 25% weight if you start with 80 lbs and the bar weighs 45 lbs? Does not make sense.
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04-16-2012, 08:30 PM #7403
4th week is too early for your issues! How accurate we're your 10 rep max's? How's your diet...are u eating at a deficit? Regardless too early IMO! Think u just started too heavy!
I noticed u mentioned no "machines" were open for bench? Don't do that...if no bench & bar are available, better to substitute with dumbells than machines!
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04-16-2012, 08:33 PM #7404
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04-16-2012, 08:49 PM #7405
Does anyone think that 25% off your work sets weight is way too light for a warmup? Today was my first day running this cycle 1, week 1, day1.
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04-16-2012, 09:05 PM #7406
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04-16-2012, 09:05 PM #7407
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04-16-2012, 09:32 PM #7408
In my cycle 1, week 2 of the program, just completed my heavy day. No issues. After awhile, you DEFINATELY await the medium and light days! Loving this program so far! Cant wait to see size gains (currently on a bulk).
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04-16-2012, 09:55 PM #7409
I've read about a fourth of this thread and the other...started in with week 1 but then the hockey playoffs started. Since I'm already feeling the effect of nearly a week of beer and doughnuts, I'm going back into the routine next week. After getting adjusted to making it a habit of going to the gym for the past two months, I would go four to five days a week, working two separate muscle groups at a time. Since I've made it known to myself that this is something I'm into after nearly 12 years off of lifting, my eating habits have changed and I'm about to begin the wonderful world of supplements. Keeping it light - multivitamin and fish oil, protein powder and creatine. My only question is, since this is a three day a week plan, am I taking the protein and creatine every day, or just the days I work out. Again, it's been years since I've taken anything, and couldn't really do too much since I was needing to constantly cut weight for wrestling.
Yeah, I know, cool story bro.
Sorry for rambling, thought it better to ask it here where people say to stick with the program vs on the supplements pages where it seems they tell you to work out more then try and sell you something in every other post...well some of them.
Thanks!
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04-16-2012, 10:19 PM #7410
For the creatine, take 5g everyday. Theres a lot of debate overa loading phase, taking it on "on" days, blah blah blah. Just do 5g everyday and drink adequate amounts of water (most people do like a gallon a day.. personally I think you're fine with 8-16 cups).
For protein, protein powder is just a convenient way to get protein. You should visit the nutrition section (and more specifically, this thread http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=121703981) to calculate your daily calories and macro (protein, carbs, fats) needs. If you need assistance via protein powder then take however much is needed. If you can easily get protein from regular foods, you dont need the protein powder. Remember, supplements are just that... "supplements". They supplement your diet and lifestyle but they are not necessary.
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