DC Routine: does it really work?

[skinnyfromtoptobottom]

Hi.
I just read about the DC Routine. i was wondering if it really works because i might wanna try it out in a week or so.

 

[st8k_lover]

If you have read the DC sticky,you see those who are using it love it and claim to make good gains in doing so. If you read the 5x5 sticky, those who are using it love it and claim to make good gains in doing so. Try it for a while and see if it works for you.
Peace

 

[louden_swain]

Of course DC works!! I have made postive gains in strength and size. Read through the inredibly long sticky.

 

[he-man]

GREAT SHIT!!!!!

 

[needsize]

It sounds pretty effective to me. My only concern would be that a beginner would not know how to push their body hard enough to out in the maximal effort required to make such a low set total work. BTW skinnyfromtoptobottom I wasnt saying youre a beginner, thats just a generic thought

 

[b fold the truth]

I agree with Needsize on the beginner thought...

One of the principles that I have lived by is when you first are learning the exercise...you should use lots of volume and VERY much less weight...and do it often...till you get the form down. I'm not sure that DC would allow this...

It is worth a shot for most though...

B True

 

[Debaser]

If I were putting a PURE beginner on DC training, I would have them do straight sets only, with the focus on strength increases while maintaining PERFECT form. I'd say after 3-6 months of dedication they could probably start to do the rest pauses.

 

[b fold the truth]

If I were putting a PURE beginner on DC training, I would have them do straight sets only, with the focus on strength increases while maintaining PERFECT form. I'd say after 3-6 months of dedication they could probably start to do the rest pauses.

I'd like to see you post a thread about how a beginner would use DC for his training...

Seriously...think about what I posted above...

B True

 

[Jxaxsxe530]

well its the best routine i've used so far. i'm not kissing anybody' azz but DC put a lot of thoughts into the routine and i thank him for it. i've trained for about 5 years, went from 115 to 178 and i've gone thru trials and errors, tried everything from high volume to HIT to HST to weight/speed routines.. i admit everytime i changed routine i always made gains in the beginning, but its been two months and my gains are still coming nicely using the DC routine. so far my chest has gained the most and i'm thankful for it cuz my chest has always been stubborn. chest strength going thru the roof. my arms have stayed the same size, but they are gettin more defined. think one set will cause you to lose ur shape and line? think again. i got split between my bicepz and quad seperations that weren't there before. and WTF, for the firrst time in my life i have calves. the best thing about DC's routine is its actually fun. Sounds like those stupid aerobic equipment commercials? LOL. i dont know about other guys, but the fact that everytime i'm about to hit the gym i know i have once set, one chance to best my previous lifts, is exciting and motivating. and i dont have to pace myself thru the work out. i go in there, give it all i got, and get the fucck out.

 

[Baoh]

It works very well for most, although it did not function optimally for me. Places too great of a strain on my CNS in addition to the rest of my habits.