New Rules of Lifting (for Men?)

Schwiggs
Schwiggs Posts: 222 Member
edited October 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I was looking at reviews for the new rules of lifting for men book, and I was wondering if anyone knows where I could maybe find a condensed version of it without all the asides and banter of it. I just want the basic "do these exercises in this order, for this amount of setsXreps." As well as maybe a general explanation of what sets the routine apart.

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  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,092 Member
    I was looking at reviews for the new rules of lifting for men book, and I was wondering if anyone knows where I could maybe find a condensed version of it without all the asides and banter of it. I just want the basic "do these exercises in this order, for this amount of setsXreps." As well as maybe a general explanation of what sets the routine apart.
    "New rules"? Meh, WE DON'T NEED NO STINKIN' RULES!!!!! Lift heavy and hard on all exercises you do. Do compound movements first. That's it.................................
  • Schwiggs
    Schwiggs Posts: 222 Member
    I was looking at reviews for the new rules of lifting for men book, and I was wondering if anyone knows where I could maybe find a condensed version of it without all the asides and banter of it. I just want the basic "do these exercises in this order, for this amount of setsXreps." As well as maybe a general explanation of what sets the routine apart.
    "New rules"? Meh, WE DON'T NEED NO STINKIN' RULES!!!!! Lift heavy and hard on all exercises you do. Do compound movements first. That's it.................................

    Le sigh, I knew I'd get these type of responses. From what I understand, it is a routine that promotes low reps high weight. I just figured I'd try something different besides winging it on my own, and something that doesn't advise squatting 3x a week (ain't for me for multiple reasons).
  • carolinedb
    carolinedb Posts: 236 Member
    bodybuilding.com has a lot of workout plans
  • BSero1982
    BSero1982 Posts: 45
    I did heavy lifting yesterday, sore as heck. Feels good tho!!!!!
  • irridia
    irridia Posts: 527 Member
    unless you have serious medicaal issues such as herniated disks, you should do 5x5 and yes they include squats. People who have knee problems have seen them go away upon doing squats and deads properly. i.e. no halfsies you have to go at least paralell to the ground if you wan to keep your knees.

    Stronglifts 5x5 or something similar.
  • capriciousmoon
    capriciousmoon Posts: 1,263 Member
    It recommends doing things that follow movements that are natural for your body to make... but that's about as far into the book as I got. Sorry.

    squat, deadlift, lunge, push, pull, twist, walking and running.
  • Ebbykins
    Ebbykins Posts: 420 Member
    If you want a good read, find Beyond Brawn. Most of the newer books out there are regurgitating other peoples stuff anyways and in terms of my community of body builders, no one has poo poo'ed on Beyond Brawn. :D
  • Schwiggs
    Schwiggs Posts: 222 Member
    unless you have serious medicaal issues such as herniated disks, you should do 5x5 and yes they include squats. People who have knee problems have seen them go away upon doing squats and deads properly. i.e. no halfsies you have to go at least paralell to the ground if you wan to keep your knees.

    Stronglifts 5x5 or something similar.

    I do have a herniated disc. While it has healed for the most part, I've found once I get past around 85-95 lb. on my squats, it starts to flare up again.
  • irridia
    irridia Posts: 527 Member
    yup none for you! I have no idea what sub would be best. I hope you find something.
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