^Agree with everything here. Also, I couldn't keep up the volume when I started going really heavy either. CNS too taxed after even just 4 exercises (esp. leg day).
Yeah, bicep isolation work too boring for me.
Is that just because you're not feeling sore afterwards? Or because it's the beginning of a program and not pushing the limits much yet?
I really like the set up of the baby got back routine lovingit mentioned. Really similar to the GST I'm doing. I love it and have made some good gains on it so far.
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08-24-2011, 02:56 PM #91
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08-24-2011, 03:02 PM #92
Well, it could be mostly mental because I felt that way the first time I tried lower volume, more compounds lifts, and super heavy weight (heavy for me, of course).
But it also could be that you just need your routine redesigned so that certain lifts are done on the same day which could wear you out more. Once I switched to a routine that is designed to go really heavy with fewer reps, I felt it fo sho.
Or, you might not have been going as heavy as you could have.
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08-24-2011, 03:08 PM #93
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Here's some stuff I promise that you will feel:
Chest: BB Bench Press w/ 70% of your 1RM 5 x 5
Back: Deadlifts w/ 70% of your 1RM 5 x 5 and/or Weighted Chins 3 x Failure
Shoulders: BB OHP w/ 70% of your 1RM 5 x 5
Legs: Squats w/ 70% of your 1RM 5 x 5 and/or Romanian Deadlifts w/ 70% of your 1RM 5 x 5
Biceps: Weighted Neutral Grip Chins 3 x Failure
Triceps: Weighted Dips 3 x Failure
You might not get "da pump" or "da burn" but you will feel it."Nutrition for powerlifting: If you are serious about it, you will eat f*cking everything and get strong as $hit." - HamburgerTrain
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=163165741
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08-24-2011, 03:52 PM #96
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Come now.. I never said "da pump", I think we all know what burn i'm talking about.
What about something like this for Monday Upper Days:
Chins - 4 Sets to 5-6 Rep Failure each set
Flat Presses (DB or BB) - 5 x 5-8
Compound Rowing Movement: 5x5-8
Incline Chest Presses: 4x5-8
Side Laterals: 4x6-8
Freeweight Curls: 4x6-8
Dips or Extensions: 4x6-8
Seated Calf Raise: 3x10-15
Secondary Calf Exercise: 3x10-15"When I die, I hope it's early in the morning so I don't have to go to work that day for no reason"
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08-24-2011, 04:43 PM #98
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Hat down, earphones on, and focus on you. Everything is essentially trial and error. No right or wrong way until you see the actual results and put what you propose into practice on a consistent basis. My half cent opinion
Will definitely follow!
Train hard, man!BRAINS & GAINS
Strong Mind + Strong Body = UNSTOPPABLE
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08-24-2011, 04:55 PM #99
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Thanks for stopping in Manu!
Good point about the training - it might be worth my to just try a couple different things and see what works with me best.
I've been doing it this way for a while, so who knows, maybe a change is what I need!
I think Today I might try and mix it up - do Chest and Arms all on the same day, see what happens there but go heavier.
And with that.. im off to the gym!"When I die, I hope it's early in the morning so I don't have to go to work that day for no reason"
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08-24-2011, 08:29 PM #101
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Had a good workout today - did things a bit different:
Chest:
Flat BB Bench: 5x-6
Incline DB Press: 4x6-8 + 1x12
Biceps:
Seated DB Curls: 5x6-8
Triceps:
Skullcrushers: 4x6-8
Shoulders:
Lateral Raises: 4x10
Abs:
Hanging Leg Raises: 15-15-15
Actually really sore right now.. damn!"When I die, I hope it's early in the morning so I don't have to go to work that day for no reason"
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08-25-2011, 03:58 AM #102
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08-25-2011, 07:09 AM #103
Solid workout. First thing I noticed about lowering reps and lifting heavier on the big lifts, is that I didn't feel like I did much when leaving the gym, but the next day you def noticed.
BTK - Work. Hustle. Kill.
5/3/1 Winter Bulk - http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=137721563
PB's
Bench: 240x5
Squat: 285x3
Deadlift: 405x2
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08-25-2011, 07:17 AM #104
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And here's breakfassssssst:
275g Greek Yogurt (***e 0%)
40g Peanut Butter (Maranatha No-Stir)
2 Ezekiel English Muffins
130g Banana
1 Tbsp TJ's Honey Apple Butter
8oz Almond Milk (Almond Breeze Unsweetened Vanilla)
Macros:
920 Calories
24g Fat
120g Carbs
56g Protein"When I die, I hope it's early in the morning so I don't have to go to work that day for no reason"
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08-25-2011, 07:29 AM #105
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08-25-2011, 08:04 AM #107
I feel for you man. Eggs and bacon are a staple for me But your meal looked damn tasty. I've never had almond milk, but love regular milk. How much of a taste difference?
BTK - Work. Hustle. Kill.
5/3/1 Winter Bulk - http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=137721563
PB's
Bench: 240x5
Squat: 285x3
Deadlift: 405x2
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Man I love eggs. Wish I could get most of my protein from them too."When I die, I hope it's early in the morning so I don't have to go to work that day for no reason"
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Don't get me started - I do love seafood.
One of my favorites:
Honey-Glazed Grilled Salmon.. OH.. MY.. GOD.. I never knew honey and fish was SO GOOD. it's insane. Serve with mashed sweet potatoes and asparagus.. so amazing. I could literally dip salmon in honey now.. it's that good."When I die, I hope it's early in the morning so I don't have to go to work that day for no reason"
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