[quote]Mr.Purple wrote:
Tangent to the ongoing discussion perhaps; but for squats and bench and the like, you took your 1RM or 2RM and worked that weight up to 8-10 reps, correct? Did you ever try something similar for a smaller muscle group, like biceps or triceps? For example starting with a 3-rep BB curl and make that a 10-rep max, then add significant weight and start over at 2-3 reps.
[/quote]
I do believe that he mentioned something about occasionally using a weight he could only do 4 or even 3 times on alt. db curls and working his way up to 8 or so? Don’t quote me on that, but I think it’s in this thread somewhere in the first 5-10 pages or so?
He occasionally used a weight he could only do 4 or even 3 times on alt. db curls and worked his way up to 8 or so. You can quote me on that, it’s in this thread somewhere in the first 5-10 pages. Stop bothering the poor guy.
He occasionally used a weight he could only do 4 or even 3 times on alt. db curls and worked his way up to 8 or so. You can quote me on that, it’s in this thread somewhere in the first 5-10 pages. Stop bothering the poor guy.
Ok, jeezez… no need to have one of your fits :)[/quote]
LOL
Like I’d ever treat you badly, you annoying little brat
[quote]Mr.Purple wrote:
Tangent to the ongoing discussion perhaps; but for squats and bench and the like, you took your 1RM or 2RM and worked that weight up to 8-10 reps, correct? Did you ever try something similar for a smaller muscle group, like biceps or triceps? For example starting with a 3-rep BB curl and make that a 10-rep max, then add significant weight and start over at 2-3 reps.
[/quote]
I never counted one single rep. If I could only get a weight one single time, I would assume I needed to drop the weight a little. I would use a weight I could get 2-3 times and that became my new last set max weight. I did that with nearly all muscle groups.
[quote]Professor X wrote:
Mr.Purple wrote:
Tangent to the ongoing discussion perhaps; but for squats and bench and the like, you took your 1RM or 2RM and worked that weight up to 8-10 reps, correct? Did you ever try something similar for a smaller muscle group, like biceps or triceps? For example starting with a 3-rep BB curl and make that a 10-rep max, then add significant weight and start over at 2-3 reps.
I never counted one single rep. If I could only get a weight one single time, I would assume I needed to drop the weight a little. I would use a weight I could get 2-3 times and that became my new last set max weight. I did that with nearly all muscle groups.[/quote]
That sounds exactly like what I’ve been doing for the past 6 months. Hopefully it produces similar results as yours.
He occasionally used a weight he could only do 4 or even 3 times on alt. db curls and worked his way up to 8 or so. You can quote me on that, it’s in this thread somewhere in the first 5-10 pages. Stop bothering the poor guy.
Ok, jeezez… no need to have one of your fits
LOL
Like I’d ever treat you badly, you annoying little brat
[/quote]
He occasionally used a weight he could only do 4 or even 3 times on alt. db curls and worked his way up to 8 or so. You can quote me on that, it’s in this thread somewhere in the first 5-10 pages. Stop bothering the poor guy.
Ok, jeezez… no need to have one of your fits
LOL
Like I’d ever treat you badly, you annoying little brat
See guys? He just called me ‘little’
Twist that dagger, why don’t you.
[/quote]
Stop trying to take over the professor’s thread already, you attention-seeking gnat!
[quote]austin_bicep wrote:
Professor X wrote:
Mr.Purple wrote:
Tangent to the ongoing discussion perhaps; but for squats and bench and the like, you took your 1RM or 2RM and worked that weight up to 8-10 reps, correct? Did you ever try something similar for a smaller muscle group, like biceps or triceps? For example starting with a 3-rep BB curl and make that a 10-rep max, then add significant weight and start over at 2-3 reps.
I never counted one single rep. If I could only get a weight one single time, I would assume I needed to drop the weight a little. I would use a weight I could get 2-3 times and that became my new last set max weight. I did that with nearly all muscle groups.
That sounds exactly like what I’ve been doing for the past 6 months. Hopefully it produces similar results as yours.[/quote]
Well, judging by your arm thread, it does seem to be working
[quote]Professor X wrote:
Mr.Purple wrote:
Tangent to the ongoing discussion perhaps; but for squats and bench and the like, you took your 1RM or 2RM and worked that weight up to 8-10 reps, correct? Did you ever try something similar for a smaller muscle group, like biceps or triceps? For example starting with a 3-rep BB curl and make that a 10-rep max, then add significant weight and start over at 2-3 reps.
I never counted one single rep. If I could only get a weight one single time, I would assume I needed to drop the weight a little. I would use a weight I could get 2-3 times and that became my new last set max weight. I did that with nearly all muscle groups.[/quote]
I thought that it might be tough to progress like that with smaller muscle groups, that’s why I asked. Apparently not so, thanks for clearing that up.
[quote]Mr.Purple wrote:
Professor X wrote:
Mr.Purple wrote:
Tangent to the ongoing discussion perhaps; but for squats and bench and the like, you took your 1RM or 2RM and worked that weight up to 8-10 reps, correct? Did you ever try something similar for a smaller muscle group, like biceps or triceps? For example starting with a 3-rep BB curl and make that a 10-rep max, then add significant weight and start over at 2-3 reps.
I never counted one single rep. If I could only get a weight one single time, I would assume I needed to drop the weight a little. I would use a weight I could get 2-3 times and that became my new last set max weight. I did that with nearly all muscle groups.
I thought that it might be tough to progress like that with smaller muscle groups, that’s why I asked. Apparently not so, thanks for clearing that up.[/quote]
Well…they aren’t “smaller muscle groups” any longer.
[quote]Professor X wrote:
I don’t go to a “soccer-mom” friendly gym so I’m not really worried about it. There are way more free weights than treadmills and exercise bikes. It kind of reminds me of Ronnie Coleman’s gym, only they actually sweep the floors here and you can’t write on the walls.
[/quote]
Ronnie lifted at Metroflex in Arlington. I lift at a gym owned by Jason English who used to workout at Metroflex with Ronnie and Branch and this one is just like Metroflex…the only thing in that place is metal, concrete, and blaring metal music. And thats exactly how it should be!
No offense but I don’t even read most of the training articles on this site. Most of the info some of you think is brand new is just rehashed material from the last 30 years redressed so some personal trainer can attach their name to it. I honestly don’t intend to go through these routines picking them apart or trying to break down the logic behind them. I consider that a waste of time because it holds no interest for me.
A routine that I do plan to check into might include Doggcrap, simply because it is NOT aimed at beginners and the assumption is that you already know how to train balls to the wall (as well as having already made more progress than most) before you ever start it. That alone is the key to any routine producing results, not the brand name.[/quote]
I think that would be a really interesting thing to see you try, definitely keep us posted if you decide to.
also the cut should be starting right about now right?
No offense but I don’t even read most of the training articles on this site. Most of the info some of you think is brand new is just rehashed material from the last 30 years redressed so some personal trainer can attach their name to it. I honestly don’t intend to go through these routines picking them apart or trying to break down the logic behind them. I consider that a waste of time because it holds no interest for me.
A routine that I do plan to check into might include Doggcrap, simply because it is NOT aimed at beginners and the assumption is that you already know how to train balls to the wall (as well as having already made more progress than most) before you ever start it. That alone is the key to any routine producing results, not the brand name.
I think that would be a really interesting thing to see you try, definitely keep us posted if you decide to.
also the cut should be starting right about now right?[/quote]
I started cutting back on food intake last week. I am in no rush.
I started cutting back on food intake last week. I am in no rush.[/quote]<- You don’t want a quick fix? Try the latest incarnation of the V-Diet maybe?
You clearly got here via time-travel.
