Hendrix7 Member

If you are going to do it, do it as it's written. It's planned out that way for a reason. If you want another variation look at Thibaudeau's Optimized Volume Training http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_article/ sports_body_training_performance/optimized_volume_training

I always kept my calories the same. Yes you should be progressively increasing the weights/reps on your assistance work also. If you are basing them on percentages (60% of 1RM for 4 sets of 10 for example) then just increase them in line with your increased training max for the new cycle.

What you are doing now is fine for your purposes. Re the trap bar, lots of People will start using a trap bar as it's a bit easier to get into the correct starting position compared to a conventional Deadlift with a Olympic bar, which requires a bit more flexibility. I would guess that's why your trainer has you using it.…

Easier? I don't seek out the exercise which is easiest. You might better result doing stuff that's hard.........

I thought this was going to be a gif thread.

you need this

It's still a compound movement same a regular front squat would be, obviously you would work both legs for the same sets/reps - no reason this couldn't be your squatting exercise in a full body routine if you don't have any other options.

once the weight gets heavy to clean start doing single leg squats in the front rack position....as it's single leg work that will bring the glutes into it a bit more also. Get ready for some truly sickening DOMS. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4oyFGSF6Sfk

Just looks like poor mobility to me, you actually start some of the reps with a slightly rounded back and then never recover. Spend more time stretching hips, glutes and thoracic mobility work. http://stronglifts.com/squat-2-stands-flexibility-mobility-exercise/ Might be worth doing some of your squatting work to a box…

well I would be interested if anyone could give anything more concrete. Seems to be a bit of a 'how long is a piece of string' question as there are so many variables. The fact that your 'maintenance' is going to be slightly different every single day dependent on that days activity being the main issue... Cals stored as…

I imagine this fluctuates minute by minute and hour by hour depending on intake and activity...and the size of the overall surplus. not something I wouldn't spend anytime worrying about.

# Fair enough I have read that article before and Tuchscherer's original 'speed work doesn't work' article, he's still in the minority on that side of the fence for the time being (which doesn't mean he is wrong of course). Although mike does not dedicate any portion of his training to conventional 'speed work' I bet he…

Just to clarify I do think tut has some use in specific bodybuilding routines [mike menzer /dorian Yates HIT style for example not those set up like allpro] Although it does seem to have been accepted that those aren't optimal set ups for natural people.

The time under tension element of Sheiko is the large amount of overal volume, not lifting the weights at a slower tempo. Which was what you were taking about earlier. Boris Sheiko himself says that the bar should move as fast as possible on the concentric portion of each rep. Powerlifters use speed training for a reason,…

Yes I would disagree, completely. Common theme amongst almost all strength routines is NOT routinely going to failure. All the Russian systems like Sheiko, smolov to things like 5/3/1 have you doing most of the work at a moderate % of your 1rm and hardly ever to failure. It think you are confusing bodybuilding principles…

before you drop a ton of money on a pre-workout I would pick up some cheap caffeine tabs see if that does the trick for you. http://www.myprotein.com/sports-nutrition/caffeine-pro/10529801.html?menu=a

I think people thinking they are a victim, is part of the problem. her response Agree 100%.

It's fine, you don't need a ton of volume to grow You just need to implement progressive overload on the lifts you are going.

First thing I would do would be video both lifts and see if there are any obvious form breakdowns/technique issues. Maybe then look at each lift and where your weak points are then change your assistance work to address that.

ummmmmmmmmmmmmmm. lustig isn't exactly a fan of fructose...so I'm not sure what point you are making by posting that video. Educate yo-self! http://www.alanaragonblog.com/2010/01/29/the-bitter-truth-about-fructose-alarmism/

no.

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thought I would give my 2 cents as nobody had posted. can't say I have ever seen/heard of anyone wrapping their knees for deadlifts.....what is exactly is happening are you're knees caving in? Might just be a case of needing to adjust your stance...sometimes people don't give themselves enough room between their grip to…

Don't talk about my moms yo.

wow that has totally changed my mind on everything. Shocking this incredible groundbreaking video only has 3 views.

http://www.exrx.net/WeightExercises/Quadriceps/SLHackSquat.html

front squats, hack squats, high bar olympic squat.

good post, been telling(or trying to tell) people this for ages. I still do HIIT for the record, as it's more fun than traditional cardio.

Agreeing with everything here.

http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/muscle-gain/training-frequency-for-mass-gains.html This sums up my thoughts on the subject......I run an upper/lower split 2x per week most of the time.