In case you drop in for a Prime Time session this week, I’ve two questions:
What’s a typical breakfast for you? That is:
what kind of meat?
how many eggs?
what “other stuff”?
Tried Tabata for the first time last weekend (ow, ow, ow!) because I couldn’t get to the gym . I did bodyweight squats for starters. I’d like to hit my hamstrings on another session - can you suggest a suitable exercise?
Incidentally, the Tabata wasn’t as tough as I thought it would be, although it was only bodyweight squats and my totals weren’t that high. I think all the posting had me running scared. But boy was I feeling it the next few days! I’ll be adding weights and trying the exercises recommended in your original Tabata article.
And finally, I think it’s great you and the rest of the authors take the time to do Prime Time. I wish I had more questions but 90% of the time, I already know the answer is to lift more, work harder and eat right consistently. Thanks.
In case you drop in for a Prime Time session this week, I’ve two questions:
What’s a typical breakfast for you? That is:
what kind of meat?
how many eggs?
what “other stuff”?[/quote]
DJ: Four to six eggs. Often oatmeal with cinnamon, Low-Carb Grow!, and frozen blueberries. Meat, when I have time…lots of coffee!!!
[quote]2. Tried Tabata for the first time last weekend (ow, ow, ow!) because I couldn’t get to the gym . I did bodyweight squats for starters. I’d like to hit my hamstrings on another session - can you suggest a suitable exercise?
Incidentally, the Tabata wasn’t as tough as I thought it would be, although it was only bodyweight squats and my totals weren’t that high. I think all the posting had me running scared. But boy was I feeling it the next few days! I’ll be adding weights and trying the exercises recommended in your original Tabata article.[/quote]
DJ: You absolutely answered your own question here: it wasn’t hard because the reps and weights were low. Try Front Squats with 95 pounds and never dip below 8 reps…that is my “I’m in shape” standard.
[quote]
And finally, I think it’s great you and the rest of the authors take the time to do Prime Time. I wish I had more questions but 90% of the time, I already know the answer is to lift more, work harder and eat right consistently. Thanks.[/quote]
Well, that just won’t fit with the Tabata…it’s too small a piece of muscle. You might think that straight leg DLs would work, but you will end up far too pumped in the spina erectors…like I did. Front Squat.
Do the Front Squat.
[quote]flynniec6 wrote:
Danny John wrote:
flynniec6 wrote:
I’d like to hit my hamstrings on another session - can you suggest a suitable exercise?
Thanks for getting in early Dan. I was going to wait for the Thursday session.
I requoted myself above to see if you’d missed it. Or was your suggestion of the front squats directed at this part of the post as well?
Either way, Tabata has been scheduled with more manly parameters.[/quote]
What’s your opinion of assistance exercises to bring up the major lifts? Ex: rev hypers, glute ham raises, cable pull through’s, rotator cuff stuff (external rotation)etc? Are they necessary or should we just stick to the basics?
After reading your post the other night after your discuss camp training I’m inspired so I’m going to try: farmer walks up a hill, push my wife’s car, keg/medicine ball toss, this weekend. Saturdays are going to be my “dino” days or strong man days from now on plus it keeps training from getting boring.
Regarding your bodyweight military press/double bodyweight deadlift standard, what’s a good power clean standard?
What’s your opinion of assistance exercises to bring up the major lifts? Ex: rev hypers, glute ham raises, cable pull through’s, rotator cuff stuff (external rotation)etc? Are they necessary or should we just stick to the basics?
Dj: I used to think they had value, but I simply can’t seem to see it today. I mean, it all works: but it isn’t a one to one thing…
After reading your post the other night after your discuss camp training I’m inspired so I’m going to try: farmer walks up a hill, push my wife’s car, keg/medicine ball toss, this weekend. Saturdays are going to be my “dino” days or strong man days from now on plus it keeps training from getting boring.
Regarding your bodyweight military press/double bodyweight deadlift standard, what’s a good power clean standard?
DJ: I have always used 3/4 bodyweight as the first big lift…or 175 pounds…
I’m not really doing the assistance exercises right now just really focusing on: power snatches, overhead squats (more so overhead squats than anything else), power cleans/presses,pullups, pushups, etc. I don’t think they are really necessary.
What did you mean by “but it isn’t a one to one thing?”
Re power clean-good! I’m already past 3/4 bodyweight and at almost a bodyweight power clean.
Why do you do kettebell stuff sometimes but don’t put much thought into trying out those clubbells?
I’m not a thrower, but what do you think about me going out in my front yard and trying to throw my 25 lb dumbbell “swing” style for distance? Height is too scary/dangerous:) Besides just being fun, will that help my vertical leap/explosiveness, increase my other lifts, etc?
After my power clean/press workout yesterday, I grabbed a 40 lb dumbbell w/one hand and jumped up and touched a 9 1/2 foot ceiling. Is that the same thing that you were talking about on your website? Boy, I got some strange looks but it was fun:)
Rumor has it that you have a DVD out called “Carried Away.” I’m thinking it’s either a romantic comedy about some guy that sweeps a girl off her feet and carries her away or it’s about GPP work that involves carrying stuff. How much and how can we order it? Inquiring minds want to know.
has it available now. I think it is priced modestly…
Thanks,
Dan
[quote]MikeTheBear wrote:
Dan,
Rumor has it that you have a DVD out called “Carried Away.” I’m thinking it’s either a romantic comedy about some guy that sweeps a girl off her feet and carries her away or it’s about GPP work that involves carrying stuff. How much and how can we order it? Inquiring minds want to know.[/quote]
Clubbells? I just can only do so much. I’m all for learning new stuff, but there has to be a time to put it all on the competitive field and test it.
[quote]BPC wrote:
Dan,
Thanks.
I’m not really doing the assistance exercises right now just really focusing on: power snatches, overhead squats (more so overhead squats than anything else), power cleans/presses,pullups, pushups, etc. I don’t think they are really necessary.
What did you mean by “but it isn’t a one to one thing?”
Re power clean-good! I’m already past 3/4 bodyweight and at almost a bodyweight power clean.
Why do you do kettebell stuff sometimes but don’t put much thought into trying out those clubbells?
I’m not a thrower, but what do you think about me going out in my front yard and trying to throw my 25 lb dumbbell “swing” style for distance? Height is too scary/dangerous:) Besides just being fun, will that help my vertical leap/explosiveness, increase my other lifts, etc?
After my power clean/press workout yesterday, I grabbed a 40 lb dumbbell w/one hand and jumped up and touched a 9 1/2 foot ceiling. Is that the same thing that you were talking about on your website? Boy, I got some strange looks but it was fun:)
Rumor has it that you have a DVD out called “Carried Away.” I’m thinking it’s either a romantic comedy about some guy that sweeps a girl off her feet and carries her away or it’s about GPP work that involves carrying stuff. How much and how can we order it? Inquiring minds want to know.[/quote]
Dan, I’m an aspiring discus thrower and wanted to ask about my training. Currently I’m using a HIT approach to my throws. In other words, I do three throwing sessions a week, and one throw per session. However, after reviewing some of Mike Mentzer’s stuff, I’m thinking I might overtrain on this schedule. What do you think?
PS: I’m a Scorpio.
[quote]Danny John wrote:
This is my “home” tonight…ask away![/quote]
About time we talked more about throwing. Been throwing my new 35# weight and it kicks the crap out of me.
I actually end up getting a great cardio workout with just tossing that monster about 30 times. I’ve also found a lot of carry over to the other implements. My poor abs are getting trashed, but I’m loving it. Now, I’m working on pulling with that left arm. Adding about a foot further per workout. Can’t wait for Dallas.
DJ-
Do heavy multi-joint exercises make your stomach big? It seems that every guy I know who is into functional strength training (especially squats)has a large waist. The only exception would be guys who are competing in a certain weight class.
I would only throw one time every three weeks. If you do it right, you don’t need to repeat it.
[quote]CharlesStaley wrote:
Dan, I’m an aspiring discus thrower and wanted to ask about my training. Currently I’m using a HIT approach to my throws. In other words, I do three throwing sessions a week, and one throw per session. However, after reviewing some of Mike Mentzer’s stuff, I’m thinking I might overtrain on this schedule. What do you think?
PS: I’m a Scorpio.
Danny John wrote:
This is my “home” tonight…ask away!
In many ways, the single best throwing “strength” builder is throwing the weight. John Powell went to throwing “just” the weight to build up throwing power late in his career. Good talking with you…
[quote]Gary John wrote:
About time we talked more about throwing. Been throwing my new 35# weight and it kicks the crap out of me.
I actually end up getting a great cardio workout with just tossing that monster about 30 times. I’ve also found a lot of carry over to the other implements. My poor abs are getting trashed, but I’m loving it. Now, I’m working on pulling with that left arm. Adding about a foot further per workout. Can’t wait for Dallas.[/quote]
You know, a few years ago, I would argue with you, but I have seen too many “big” squatters with “big” bellies. I was fine until I started pushing big squats. Pavel T agrees with me on this, too…just an observation.
Caveat: when I say “Big Squat,” I mean over 600+. Don’t think a 135 half squat will do it…
[quote]Albert7 wrote:
DJ-
Do heavy multi-joint exercises make your stomach big? It seems that every guy I know who is into functional strength training (especially squats)has a large waist. The only exception would be guys who are competing in a certain weight class.[/quote]
OK, that’s a good idea. I’ll cut back like to suggested, but just make sure the throw is totally perfect
Thanks Dan, that sure will be a lot easier than doing 3 almost-perfect throws a week! (I actually know some guys who do over 200 throws a week if you can believe that!)
[quote]Danny John wrote:
I would only throw one time every three weeks. If you do it right, you don’t need to repeat it.
CharlesStaley wrote:
Dan, I’m an aspiring discus thrower and wanted to ask about my training. Currently I’m using a HIT approach to my throws. In other words, I do three throwing sessions a week, and one throw per session. However, after reviewing some of Mike Mentzer’s stuff, I’m thinking I might overtrain on this schedule. What do you think?
PS: I’m a Scorpio.
Danny John wrote:
This is my “home” tonight…ask away!
Danny John wrote:
You know, a few years ago, I would argue with you, but I have seen too many “big” squatters with “big” bellies. I was fine until I started pushing big squats. Pavel T agrees with me on this, too…just an observation.
Caveat: when I say “Big Squat,” I mean over 600+. Don’t think a 135 half squat will do it…
How would you get around this problem? Do heavy deadlifts have the same effect? Basically I want the best of both worlds- super strong and lean stomach