[quote]RJers wrote:
Hello.
I’m trying to get really strong. For what? For anything that comes my way I don’t want pretty muscle I want strong muscles that keep me strong till i’m ninety. I have a great workout partner whos is motivated as well, so this is a big assest. However he looks to me for answers. I don’t have some but not all at all.
Problem is the gym I go to the trainers there are not very helpful. I guess could you or someone one give me some great info on where I should start anything would be great. Also I just went through a personal training class. It was so easy lifting for myself but throw others bodies in the mix and it’s just crazy. Can someone offer some good tips on what i should be doing reps and progression. I just need a little clarity.
I’ve a question regarding recovery. Let’s assume I’m doing a typical “Poliquin” split where I train every muscle group every 5th day, it is safe to assume that my muscles are recovered if I gained strength on my last set of the ramp on most of my exercises?
I’ve a question regarding recovery. Let’s assume I’m doing a typical “Poliquin” split where I train every muscle group every 5th day, it is safe to assume that my muscles are recovered if I gained strength on my last set of the ramp on most of my exercises?
What other STIM exercises would you recommend for Bench Press. I am currently using Bench Press off of pins ( Half way Point) and that works great. I want to rotate every three weeks or so to a different stimulation exercise. I already have the twitch reps in place, what about an Isometric hold a few inches of off the chest ? What percentage of Max would you do and how long should I hold it ? What about a standing push press ? Static holds at top Position of Bench press ?
Do you believe that the floor press has advantages over other compound lifts such as the close grip press on a slight decline, and weighted dips? I’ve been progressing slightly on floor press but I have problems getting my scapula “tucked in” properly on the floor and become unstable sometimes as a result. Thanks.
Do you believe that the floor press has advantages over other compound lifts such as the close grip press on a slight decline, and weighted dips? I’ve been progressing slightly on floor press but I have problems getting my scapula “tucked in” properly on the floor and become unstable sometimes as a result. Thanks.[/quote]
I like the floor press, but you can’t really compare it to the movements mentioned above. It works differently. In the floor press you must start every rep from a deadstart whereas the other movements have a turnaround point in the stretched position. Both types work, but differently and as such they complement each other.
coach i want to use’‘doubles’'for my erector muscles.i start with weight hyperxtension and i finish with ''russin deadlift(i know is hamstring exercise but with my body structure work the erector muscles too).i am working for limit strength so what number of reps and sets are ideal?
[quote]cgeezy wrote:
Coach CT: Do think think that a hypertrophy-focused split that is set up as such:
DAY 1 - “Push” (Chest, Triceps, Deltoids)
DAY 2 - “Pull” (Back, Biceps, Rear Deltoids)
REST
DAY 4 - “Upper Body” (All upper body muscles)
DAY 5 - “Legs” (Quads/Hams, Lower back, Calves, Abs)
REST
REST
… is useful/efficient/a good idea? Thanks for your time, coach.[/quote]
Read my post ‘What is not that important…’ … read the part about the training split; it is the least important thing to plan. As long as it is not totally idiotic it will work.
Although this split will ‘work’, I wonder why you are working all upper body muscles twice and your legs only once… at the end of the week (where you might skimp on the intensity).
[quote]makis wrote:
coach i want to use’‘doubles’'for my erector muscles.i start with weight hyperxtension and i finish with ''russin deadlift(i know is hamstring exercise but with my body structure work the erector muscles too).i am working for limit strength so what number of reps and sets are ideal?[/quote]
You don’t get what double’s are… they mean ‘‘to do it twice’’. So it means doing THE SAME EXERCISE twice in your workout (beginning and end) NOT doing two exercises for a muscle group.
thank you coach for the observation.i decide to use weight hyperxtension for the ‘‘doubles’’ so what number of sets and reps do you reccomend?i am working for limit strength.
Hey Coach, what do you think about using the power clean, push press, and the power snatch, all done in a single workout, using ramp sets, as part of a size/strenght program? Many thanks before hand.
This is probably gonna sound like a silly question, because it is, but it has been annoying me so please bare with me.
I’m trying to get more fat in my diet and less carbs, because its pretty carb heavy at the moment and I dont like it. I was thinking about just munching down a load of cheese instead of one of my usual tuna pasta dishes, but theres a little voice in my head that says its a bad idea and it’ll clog my arteries and gimme a heart attack
So I was wondering if my fears are unfounded and i can happily gorge away on a plate of cheese everyday.
Cheers
A
(p.s. I chose cheese because it has to be a really simple meal, I dont really have time to cook anything at that time)
[quote]booboo1126 wrote:
Hey Coach, what do you think about using the power clean, push press, and the power snatch, all done in a single workout, using ramp sets, as part of a size/strenght program? Many thanks before hand.[/quote]
It’s not unlike what I did when I was an olympic lifter. Good overall program, I would add chins/pull-ups and a bench press for complete development. Not necessarily during the same workout, but durning the same cycle.
With regards to ramping, would it be advisable to ramp up the weights when doing complexes that consist of both power movements (power clean) and compound movement (bent over row and squats?
Is(are) there any reason(s) why one should NOT pull with an extra wide grip on the Snatch-Grip Deadlift when pulling from a Deficit?
Are there any increased risks of serious injury when pulling wider than normal?
Are there any benefits, besides improving oneâ??s grip and creating an even longer pull?
The following is my current setup for performing the SGDL from a 4-inch plus deficit:
Bar is loaded with only 25, 10, and 5 lbs. plates and I stand (in socks) on single 35 pound plates which brings the bar level down to just the top of my feet at the ankles. My snatch grip is as wide as I can go on the bar with my pinkie fingers touching the inner barbell collars. On the heavier cluster sets, usually starting at 295-305, I tend to reset closer in but no more than a hand’s width away from the inner collars and I sometimes use a mixed grip at this point as I use no straps or chalk. My max on this set-up is 350 with my hands a hand’s width away from the collars.
Is(are) there any reason(s) why one should NOT pull with an extra wide grip on the Snatch-Grip Deadlift when pulling from a Deficit?
Are there any increased risks of serious injury when pulling wider than normal?
Are there any benefits, besides improving oneâ??s grip and creating an even longer pull?
The following is my current setup for performing the SGDL from a 4-inch plus deficit:
Bar is loaded with only 25, 10, and 5 lbs. plates and I stand (in socks) on single 35 pound plates which brings the bar level down to just the top of my feet at the ankles. My snatch grip is as wide as I can go on the bar with my pinkie fingers touching the inner barbell collars. On the heavier cluster sets, usually starting at 295-305, I tend to reset closer in but no more than a hand’s width away from the inner collars and I sometimes use a mixed grip at this point as I use no straps or chalk. My max on this set-up is 350 with my hands a hand’s width away from the collars.
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A snatch-grip deadlift is, by definition, a wide grip deadlift. Snatch grip refers to the grip width used in a competition snatch.
Is there any downside to using a SUPER wide grip when pulling from a deficit? Well, if you have short arms and short legs, yes. Individuals with a long torso and short limbs will have a problem taking a wide grip when pulling from a deficit; the lower back will tend to round.
Guys with longer arms and a shorter torso can pull it off.
I sincerely appreciate your quick response and the feedback. I am definitely long limbed and I am not facing any problems thus far in maintaining a straight lower back when performing the SGDLs as said from a deficit. I will continue to pull with the extra wide grip then. Cheers.
[quote]makis wrote:
Hi coach my front squat is stuck for one month now. I used your wave system. Do you have any recommendations improve my front squat?[/quote]
I honestly can’t answer that. I need to assess what your weak point is… what is the muscle group that is holding back your squat.
