You have said that for some people, increasing the width of ones grip on the bench press would change the exercise from a triceps dominant one to more of a chest stimulating exercise. Who fits into that category?
I’ve read that tall people would benefit from bringing their grip closer together. I am 6 foot tall and bench wide. My goal is chest stimulation when doing bench? Which variation is best for that?
Thanks for your reply!
[quote]forbes wrote:
Thy. wrote:
Thib, do you see straight sets as inferior to ramp in all cases ?
For example, one of the Poliquin’s method: take 6RM and do 10 x 3 with it or 10RM for 10 x 5, etc. - do you think it’s unnecessary ?
I was hoping he’d answer this also but since he didn’t, I’ll take a stab at it and maybe he can correct me if I’m wrong.
I would think that its ok because the load is submaximal. Straight sets are bad if done with a near maximal load (fort example 10 sets of 3 with a 3 or 4 RM, instead of 6RM). Straight sets with a submaximal load are necessary to fatigue the muscles. Only if you plan on doing a set or 2 to failure than you should ramp instead. [/quote]
I think CT response to a some what similiar question b4, I think this method actually allow one to use a heavier weight to complete the same number of total reps for the workout.
for eg instead of 3 x 10 @ 225 with 2 min rest per set, we could do 10 x 3 of maybe 285 with shorter rest and still keep force output at maximum. That is what I am currently doing too and I find that I am able to get in more overall volume (total reps x weight used).
Coach
After see the guidelines about the rep and how to do the sets, how is the way to do mechanical drop sets?
Do I have to try to use the maximal weight in the first triset and decreased it the next one an so on? Is different to do it if in the beginning I did a heavy movement?
I want to introduce them in the second day of the specialization and such a day I don’t have a heavy movement, so I was thinking to do a ramp up for the first exercise of the tri-serie. Once I reach the maximum reps given (between 4-6) I start mechanical advantadge.
Thanks
Thibs,
Would it be okay to do your deadlift for stubby guys program in conjunction with Dave Tates 6 week (westside template) bench press program? Or would that be overkill?
In the deadlift program, Deadlift standing on an 8" platform are prescribed, I tried setting this up with standard sized 45s, which leaves about an inch between the bar and my toes. Should I modify it to a 6 week program instead of 8, so I skip the first two weeks and start with deadlifts on an 6’ platform (which seems more doable)?
Thanks
CT,
What were your results after using your deadlift improvement cycle you had setup in your first person article? How long did you run that “program” and did you ever end up hitting that 600 pull?
[quote]Adren wrote:
CT,
What were your results after using your deadlift improvement cycle you had setup in your first person article? How long did you run that “program” and did you ever end up hitting that 600 pull?
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585, but it got shorted out because of my honeymoon. For those two weeks I could hardly justify hitting the gym more than 2-3 times a week and that was in a gym without air conditioning… so I ended up doing mostly curls and delts to look good on the beach. 
[quote]Mondy wrote:
Thibs,
Would it be okay to do your deadlift for stubby guys program in conjunction with Dave Tates 6 week (westside template) bench press program? Or would that be overkill?
In the deadlift program, Deadlift standing on an 8" platform are prescribed, I tried setting this up with standard sized 45s, which leaves about an inch between the bar and my toes. Should I modify it to a 6 week program instead of 8, so I skip the first two weeks and start with deadlifts on an 6’ platform (which seems more doable)?
Thanks[/quote]
Don’t sell yourself short… do both programs but add Pavel’s kettlebell routine and Ronnie Coleman’s biceps routine… you don’t wanna leave anything out!
This is, of course, sarcasm. You CAN’T do two SPECIALIZATION programs at once. They are called spec for a reason you know!!!
Coach,
I read your article “Running Man” and really enjoyed it. I wanted to throw in your type of energy-systems to use during my attempt at a clean bulk. My only problem is I don’t know when to do them and not interfere with my leg gains.
I work legs once every 5 to 6 days, could you recommend an energy-work system that for me and when I should do it?
Thanks a lot, it’s really cool that you take so much time to help out others as much as you do.
Hi CT,
I’m very interested in your ‘Twitter’ recommendation for shoulder training.
Thanks
[quote]giterdone wrote:
Hi CT,
I’m very interested in your ‘Twitter’ recommendation for shoulder training.
Thanks[/quote]
Military press 8 sets of 3 ramping, 5 sets of 5 with around 20lbs less than the top set of 3.
[quote]Christian Thibaudeau wrote:
giterdone wrote:
Hi CT,
I’m very interested in your ‘Twitter’ recommendation for shoulder training.
Thanks
Military press 8 sets of 3 ramping, 5 sets of 5 with around 20lbs less than the top set of 3.[/quote]
My apologies. I see you laid that out clearly already Forums - T Nation - The World's Trusted Community for Elite Fitness
If you were training chest, shoulders & triceps in one session, rather than three, in a day would you still do 8x3 + 5x5 for each bodypart?
[quote]giterdone wrote:
Christian Thibaudeau wrote:
giterdone wrote:
Hi CT,
I’m very interested in your ‘Twitter’ recommendation for shoulder training.
Thanks
Military press 8 sets of 3 ramping, 5 sets of 5 with around 20lbs less than the top set of 3.
My apologies. I see you laid that out clearly already Forums - T Nation - The World's Trusted Community for Elite Fitness
If you were training chest, shoulders & triceps in one session, rather than three, in a day would you still do 8x3 + 5x5 for each bodypart? [/quote]
No that would be overkill.
I’d do the 8 x 3 and 5 x 5 for the main lift (either the bench press, incline press or overhead press depending on my goal), then I’d do ramping up to 3RM for the secondary lift and and isolation exercise for triceps.
[quote]Christian Thibaudeau wrote:
giterdone wrote:
Christian Thibaudeau wrote:
giterdone wrote:
Hi CT,
I’m very interested in your ‘Twitter’ recommendation for shoulder training.
Thanks
Military press 8 sets of 3 ramping, 5 sets of 5 with around 20lbs less than the top set of 3.
My apologies. I see you laid that out clearly already Forums - T Nation - The World's Trusted Community for Elite Fitness
If you were training chest, shoulders & triceps in one session, rather than three, in a day would you still do 8x3 + 5x5 for each bodypart?
No that would be overkill.
I’d do the 8 x 3 and 5 x 5 for the main lift (either the bench press, incline press or overhead press depending on my goal), then I’d do ramping up to 3RM for the secondary lift and and isolation exercise for triceps.[/quote]
Perfect. Thanks.
[quote]Christian Thibaudeau wrote:
Vir wrote:
Hey man, one question:
Do you apply your low rep training and advice to training the calves? 8 reps or less seems pretty low for them by conventional standards.
Thanks in advance.
Yes I do. Especially with standing calves exercises which targets the gastrocnemius (fast-twitch dominant muscle).
Tim Patterson has found that twitch reps (super fast partial reps) in the high (contracted) position followed by twitch reps in the low (stretched position) work very very well. Do each position for around 5 seconds and shoot for around 1.5 twitch rep per second. So technically it is not low reps, but still low time under tension.[/quote]
Coach,
Any other calf specialization advice would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks,
Pete
CT,
What are ur views on using the lumberjack squat as opposed to the front squat as the main excerise for quads?
CT,
What should I know about quarter squats? I plan to put about 2 sets of them into my training. (I’m a hammer thrower) Is there any thing I should specifically know when doing these to help the lift or possibly to help protect my knee?
When I do back squats I tend to usually have my back give out first, atleast I think. It kinda turns into a mini good morning after a few reps. What do you suggest I do to help this? My strength coach told me I need to go more posture chain work, specifically glutes. So he has me doing GHR’s right now along with other things. Do you have any exercise recommendations? And what kinda reps/sets/frequency should I use when trying to correct this?
Thank coach!
Is there a way to do incline dumbbell rows so that they target the lower back, and another way which would focus on building thickness between the shoulder blades?
I only have access to dumbbells right now. Any help would be appreciated, thanks.
[quote]jhng wrote:
CT,
What are ur views on using the lumberjack squat as opposed to the front squat as the main excerise for quads? [/quote]
Good ASSISTANCE exercise, will never replace front or back squats because they:
Coach,
Thanks for the quick response on the other thread. Two more quick questions 
I have recently begun Beast Building Part 1 and am thoroughly enjoying it. I was just curious if there is any changes you would make to the program if you were to re-write it now, just so I’m fully capitalizing on all this recent information. (I am already taking the full peri-workout protocol)
For “getting in the zone” I’m guessing it would still be a good idea to add in things such as twitch reps to activate the CNS prior to every Beast Building session?
Cheers,
J
[quote]Christian Thibaudeau wrote:
jhng wrote:
CT,
What are ur views on using the lumberjack squat as opposed to the front squat as the main excerise for quads?
Good ASSISTANCE exercise, will never replace front or back squats because they:
thks for the reply, CT.
I asked becos almost all the plates were used during one of my leg days and I can only come up with 2 45 pounds plates.
The excerise does seem to be easier to execute and allow me to go deeper. Guess I will stick to front squats