Ahh.. what to do now..

[vinylgroover]

Strength does not always equate to size.

Call me ignorant, but i hear that all the time and it still baffles me. I can't see how a muscle can get stronger yet not larger.

Lestat, i have started using the 5x5 and it works. It has given me a new impetus in the gym and it's a great way to challenge yourself to lift heavier each time.

Give it a go.

 

[Lestat]

So 5x5... 5 sets.. 5 reps... 2-3 minutes rest?

Is it just the 5 sets per bodypart.. or per exercise?

 

[jeremys]

has anybody been gaining on their 1r maxes on the DC program?

 

[vinylgroover]

It's 5 sets per exercise for whichever compound exercise you pick as your first exercise for each bodypart.

There is a sticky on it on this page titled Needsize's 5x5.

I take 90 seconds between sets, except for deadlifts where i take 2 minutes.

 

[Zander1983]

Call me ignorant, but i hear that all the time and it still baffles me. I can't see how a muscle can get stronger yet not larger.

He's right though. Hypertrophy is going to be limited if you're not consuming above maintenance calories, for example. You can still get stronger though. Another example, in olympic and powerlifting they have low weight classes and these people are gaining strength despite maintaining their size. Its their goal

 

[casualbb]

What is HST?

HST is a program designed based on the way muscles have been observed to grow in the lab. Many other routines say they are "based on science" when really they're based on the imaginations of the people who came up with them. Such people might throw in a couple of scientific references to add validity, but before HST there has never been such a comprehensive muscle growth plan been created that addresses all aspects.

HST is custom-tailored to your goal: mass.

www.hsnhst.com. Click on the "HST" tab for a description of the plan, and check out the forums for details of people's results.

 

[he-man]

Been using DC for a little over a month now and my lifts have been steadily increasing as well as bodyweight. I had never used R/P before and it gives me crazy pumps - I love it! It sounds like you just need a change in workout anyway - check out the sticky posted on the board.

 

[PolishHammer1977]

So 5x5... 5 sets.. 5 reps... 2-3 minutes rest?

Is it just the 5 sets per bodypart.. or per exercise?

Take a look @ the Needsize 5X5 thread.

 

[MeatHead57]

Originally posted by TheProject


Strength does not always equate to size.
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Call me ignorant, but i hear that all the time and it still baffles me. I can't see how a muscle can get stronger yet not larger.

Lestat, i have started using the 5x5 and it works. It has given me a new impetus in the gym and it's a great way to challenge yourself to lift heavier each time.



i heard that again i get the funniest looks people laugha nd stare as soon as i walk into any gym anywere or eat anykind of food thats good for me or protein bars.

Then they actually see me work out! im 15 127lbs and bench 215 max i know its hard to belive! Then as soon as they see me do it the stop staring @ me! im like ye it dosent matter about size to me strength is all that matters!

I dont care if u weigh 300 pounds or 100 pounds its all about whats in you and your desire for what u do and love to do! Keep it up and u will bust through anythingf! Imo dont worry about a diet right now! fuck what people think about u go for it eat eat eat, the best is carbs do a carb up and go inot the gym with a positive attitude even if u get 230 up once thats all that counce is you got it!

KEEP IT UP!

 

[Debaser]

Well, GENERALLY speaking, strength increases amount to size increases. If you eat enough food/protein, and don't do singles all the time, then you'll gain size. That's just how it is.

HST is also a worthwhile program. Both DC and HST are light-years ahead of 5x5 and volume training for mass, IMO. Actually, I still place 5x5 under the volume-training category, so that's somewhat redundant.

Here is how I would compare DC and HST.

-Both are good for mass gains. HST should theoretically be better, but in my experience and others that I know, DC has resulted in faster gains.

-DC is geared towards gaining strength quickly. HST not so much (though you will gain strength as well)

-DC is a bit simpler to follow.

So really, if you can put forth the effort, your strength and size will shoot up on DC faster than you'd probably believe.