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Old 07-19-2004, 07:31 AM   #31
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Old 07-20-2004, 09:05 AM   #32
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Hi in the article mentioned in the first post, I'm not sure of some exercise. What are?

"Cheat" lateral?
WG upright row?
Severse pec deck <--- I guest it's Reverse pec deck which I know what it is.
toes pointed hyperextension?
CG seated row or WG something?
What can replace dead lift for back?
Ez bar curl/CG chin superset? <-- what's the chin thing?
Rack deadlift??
-cheat lateral...standing side lateral with heavier than normal weights where you use a little bodily momentum to get the weight moving.
-hyperextensions done with toes pointed are for hamstrings...focus on flexing the hams to bring your torso up, rather than "pulling" with the low back.
-nothing can totally replace deadlifts.
-CG chin ups work the biceps very strongly especially if you do not go more than 3/4 of the way down and focus on pulling with the bis and not the lats.
-rack deadlifts are deadlifts done in a power rack with the pins set at about mid shin height.



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Old 07-20-2004, 09:38 AM   #33
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I have a very bad back and I can't do squat, standing shoulder barbell press etc...
So I was just wondering what else I could use instead of deadlift in case my back is bad on that too.
Here is my back training:
Barbell Deadlift 3 sets 4-6 reps
Bent row 3 sets 4-6 reps
Weighted chin 2-3 sets 4-6 reps
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Old 07-20-2004, 10:55 AM   #34
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I have a very bad back and I can't do squat, standing shoulder barbell press etc...
So I was just wondering what else I could use instead of deadlift in case my back is bad on that too.
Here is my back training:
Barbell Deadlift 3 sets 4-6 reps
Bent row 3 sets 4-6 reps
Weighted chin 2-3 sets 4-6 reps
CG seated row 2-3 sets 4-6 reps
Well, we are primarily using deadlifts for the lower back, although its just an overall amazing total back builder. However, if you cannot do full deads, try rack deads. If these hurt you may have to try good mornings and/or regular hyperextensions.

Really though, you should try to at least do some light deadlifting and this will really strengthen the lower back. Over time you may be able to work up to going heavy with them.



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I guest it better to do it with the Barbell but will the smitt machine be fine?
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I guest it better to do it with the Barbell but will the smitt machine be fine?
For deadlifts? I don't love them on the smith b/c the movement is too restrictive, but if you can do them that way rather than not at all, then do them like that!



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Well, we are primarily using deadlifts for the lower back, although its just an overall amazing total back builder. However, if you cannot do full deads, try rack deads. If these hurt you may have to try good mornings and/or regular hyperextensions.

Really though, you should try to at least do some light deadlifting and this will really strengthen the lower back. Over time you may be able to work up to going heavy with them.
Nice Advice Gopro....
I need to do this too.




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Nice Advice Gopro....
I need to do this too.
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silly question, but still.. what's cardiovascular recovery gopro? You go running inbetween sets or sumthin?? ( hey I said I knew it was silly !)
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silly question, but still.. what's cardiovascular recovery gopro? You go running inbetween sets or sumthin?? ( hey I said I knew it was silly !)
Start your next set as soon as you stopped puffin from your last one



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Start your next set as soon as you stopped puffin from your last one
thats 10 min then! Kidding!! Get it now, thanks rissole!!
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Thanks GoPro.
I did stiff leg dead lift yesterday, I loved it.
No back pain, I had to do it carefully though.
Looking forward to do rack deadlift on thursday.
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thats 10 min then! Kidding!! Get it now, thanks rissole!!
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I did stiff leg dead lift yesterday, I loved it.
No back pain, I had to do it carefully though.
Looking forward to do rack deadlift on thursday.
Excellent

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Hey GoPro, do you do any Cardio?
If yes when do you do it and how?
What is your suggestion for cardio when Leaning and when Bulking?

I guest this routine of P/RR/s is for Bulking not when Leaning?
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Hey GoPro, do you do any Cardio?
If yes when do you do it and how?
What is your suggestion for cardio when Leaning and when Bulking?

I guest this routine of P/RR/s is for Bulking not when Leaning?
I just used this routine on a intense cut just recently and it was awesome, i held almost the same w8 and stripped bf (lots of it)
I have now been bulking for 8 weeks and put almost 8lb of pretty LBM on, i will be cutting again in 1 1/2 weeks with no change in routine again



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Hey GoPro, do you do any Cardio?
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What is your suggestion for cardio when Leaning and when Bulking?

I guest this routine of P/RR/s is for Bulking not when Leaning?
When not preparing for a contest or other event, I do 15 minutes of semi hard cardio after each workout. Usually treadmill on an incline or a cross trainer. When preparing for a show I will go to cardio first thing in the morning for 30-45 min daily (except leg day).

P/RR/S is just as awesome for cutting as it is for bulking. Its the diet and cardio that determines which way you will go with it.

Just ask Rissy!



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QUOTE=gopro]When not preparing for a contest or other event, I do 15 minutes of semi hard cardio after each workout. Usually treadmill on an incline or a cross trainer. When preparing for a show I will go to cardio first thing in the morning for 30-45 min daily (except leg day).

P/RR/S is just as awesome for cutting as it is for bulking. Its the diet and cardio that determines which way you will go with it.

Just ask Rissy![/QUOTE
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This is by far the best system to use for a show. when my shoulder heals i plan on going p/rr/sh/ 2 wks before the show, dropping power wk, cus i'm getting a little older





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QUOTE=gopro]When not preparing for a contest or other event, I do 15 minutes of semi hard cardio after each workout. Usually treadmill on an incline or a cross trainer. When preparing for a show I will go to cardio first thing in the morning for 30-45 min daily (except leg day).

P/RR/S is just as awesome for cutting as it is for bulking. Its the diet and cardio that determines which way you will go with it.

Just ask Rissy![/QUOTE
AND TANK
This is by far the best system to use for a show. when my shoulder heals i plan on going p/rr/sh/ 2 wks before the show, dropping power wk, cus i'm getting a little older
Yes, also ask the BEAST himself...Tank, about P/RR/S for cutting!



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I am in week 9 (shock week) and was ready to take a week off. I am not bored with the program nor am I feeling any over-training symptoms. So it may be a short week off.

When I start up again, I would like to focus on gaining mass. I understand RR is better for building mass. Would it be better to go with P/RR/RR/S or RR/P/RR/S? Or am I not understanding the phylosophy?



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I am in week 9 (shock week) and was ready to take a week off. I am not bored with the program nor am I feeling any over-training symptoms. So it may be a short week off.

When I start up again, I would like to focus on gaining mass. I understand RR is better for building mass. Would it be better to go with P/RR/RR/S or RR/P/RR/S? Or am I not understanding the phylosophy?
You actually understand rather well. Go with RR/P/RR/S.



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Yes, also ask the BEAST himself...Tank, about P/RR/S for cutting!
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Old 07-26-2004, 04:47 AM   #54
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My training split is changed every 3 P/RR/S cycles, or every 9 weeks or so. My current, and favorite split is:

monday: chest/delts/abs
tuesday: quads/hams/calves
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thursday: lats/traps/low back/abs
friday: bis/tris/forearms/calves
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Hi, How long does it take you each day of training?
Because when I do 4 days a week I can't finish the P/RR/S trainning with an hour. It always takes me about 1 hour and 15 to 30minutes.

I read in a lot of article that we shouldn't train for more than a Hour because of overtraining??
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Hi, How long does it take you each day of training?
Because when I do 4 days a week I can't finish the P/RR/S trainning with an hour. It always takes me about 1 hour and 15 to 30minutes.

I read in a lot of article that we shouldn't train for more than a Hour because of overtraining??
My workouts take me an hour and a half always. Just make sure to get in some creatine, glutamine, and some BCAAs right after training, and your post workout protein and carbs within 30 min after training, and you will be fine.