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[COLOR="black"] [/COLOR That's good, and I'm glad for him, because a drop foot isn't a good thing since I have to wear a leg brace because of my drop foot in order to walk.

Mudge Again, I have never used anabolics and my last body comp indicates that I am at 16% BF (@288lb). Why do you have difficulty accepting that a natural trainer using an abbreviated program can make gains? Also, I train every Saturday (when I can) using the following routine...

The result of this poll indicates that those who replied to this poll's question have an IQ level that is near genius to genius to above genius--hard to believe.

I have read and posted on this site regularly; yet I view many negative posts about abbreviated training. Why do so many trainers "put down" this training program? Many people use abbreviated training, and they do so for various reasons. Some gain, some maintain, and others "de-gain," which...

It is amazing that so many responding to this thread have such a high IQ. (Yes, I am being sarcastic.)

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I agree. The problem is that we live in a small house and do not have the space for a home gym, even though we can afford one (if the space was available). Currently, we are looking for a home that will allow me to install a home gym.

I'm 6' tall and I have never used any kind of anabolic drug. I have osteoarthritis, spindyilosis (sic?), and a drop foot (which requires me to wear a brace so that I can walk). Also, I underwent a bi-level diskectomy 10 yr ago. My situation is unique, I know; however, I do strive to improve...

I live a traditional family lifestyle--I work while my wife takes care of the kids and household matters. Because I work 70+ hr./week, I perform a full body routine every seven days or so. I alternate between (A) deadlift/dip and (B) squat/underhand chin. I am 43 yr old, weigh 288# @ 17% BF...

P-Funk, I agree w/you, except I cannot train that frequently. I can train only every 7-21 days. I know that I need a full body workout (of some type) each training day; I'm just trying to determine the best routine. Currently, I alternate between: (A) 1.Squat 2.Pulldown/Chin 3.Dip/Bench...

I enjoy reading posts from this site, and I have learned much from them. However, no one has addressed how to train with limited time. I work 70+ hr per week and I have a family; in both cases, I am obliged to meet demands that aren't restricted to a time schedule, per se. Any suggestions for an...

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Your statement depends upon what "quality" means. A single set of squats truly taken to positive muscular failure is a quality set, at least it is for those who have performed such a set. Have you completed a true squat set to failure? Think about it, you have to squat to parallel (or lower)...

Fashong, you may be overtraining. You have the right idea by emphasizing a major bodypart each workout: chest/back/legs. By concentrating on these areas you will make substantial gains. My initial training (at age 15) was in powerlifting and I used the following routine (all posted sets are...

HIT/HD is an effective training protocol, if it is used correctly. I have always had success in growth and strength gains using this training. The key is to train to at least positive muscular failure on each set during each workout. However, any person who trains this way requires a...