DC's training- what am i doing wrong?

[Bulldog_10]

Even from your very first post on DC's training you criticized it in a very negative manner, but you have to realize many people have had good results and that holds more credibility than "bulldog" saying he doesn't like the concepts because he took phys ed classes.

-sk

LOL...this ain't computers there big guy.

I think DC's training program is based on sound theories, but I don't think it looks at the big picture. And I've taken enough "phys. ed." classes to know what's best for me...and have plenty of knowledge of what a sound training program consists of. This is not a training program that I would recommend to anyone based on what I've learned...which is a whole hell of a lot more than you.

 

[sk*]

LOL...this ain't computers there big guy.

I think DC's training program is based on sound theories, but I don't think it looks at the big picture. And I've taken enough "phys. ed." classes to know what's best for me...and have plenty of knowledge of what a sound training program consists of. This is not a training program that I would recommend to anyone based on what I've learned...which is a whole hell of a lot more than you.

Good that I won't be taking your recommendations, since DC worked very well for me.

-sk

 

[Legion Kreinak2]

Let's take it easy guys. Bulldog is humbly declining DC's methods, but he's agreeing that they do work. In his opinion, it's not an optimal way to go about training. If you feel otherwise, sk*, then so be it. Let's just remember, we're all here to help one another - right? Bulldog seems to know his shit, and I'm not doubting you do either sk*, but if he doesn't feel DC's way is the best, then let that be. It's all good.

 

[Bulldog_10]

Let's take it easy guys. Bulldog is humbly declining DC's methods, but he's agreeing that they do work. In his opinion, it's not an optimal way to go about training. If you feel otherwise, sk*, then so be it. Let's just remember, we're all here to help one another - right? Bulldog seems to know his shit, and I'm not doubting you do either sk*, but if he doesn't feel DC's way is the best, then let that be. It's all good.

 

[Debaser]

I think I used to act similarly to this and maybe that's why I pissed a few people off in the beginning.

You can be adamant about a program, but remember to always attack arguments and not flame the person making them.

 

[Punisher007]

Just wanted to add that I'm on DC's program right now and I'm loving it. I'm sure I'm not doing everything right, but I'm trying to learn more about the program everyday so that I can improve my training.

One of the big differences I find in DCs program is that I look forward to each workout because I try to beat my previous reps/weights...and I've been doing that for the past few weeks.

NOTE: I'm also taking test/eq/fina right now so those might play a minor role in my progress

 

[Bulldog_10]

Just wanted to add that I'm on DC's program right now and I'm loving it. I'm sure I'm not doing everything right, but I'm trying to learn more about the program everyday so that I can improve my training.

One of the big differences I find in DCs program is that I look forward to each workout because I try to beat my previous reps/weights...and I've been doing that for the past few weeks.

NOTE: I'm also taking test/eq/fina right now so those might play a minor role in my progress

LOL! Good to hear bro!

 

[louden_swain]

Thats the great thing about this program!! You look forward to breaking records each workout instead of looking forward to performing the standard 3 sets of 10 or 5 sets of 5 reps at a fixed weight. Why not take it beyond this?? If you stop at 5 reps, what if you can really get 7 or 8?

Just yesterday, I was performing barbell curls with 150lbs. . .I was able to get 7 reps the first try. . then I put down the barbell for 10 seconds, then I picked it up and pumped out 3 additional reps. . .then the negative on the last rep.

After this type of work, my biceps were engorged with blood and it felf that my arms were on fire after one set!! I knew my job was done and there was no need to perform another useless set. . .it was unecessary since the damage had been done.

I can see why so many trainers get bored with their program. For one, they are working with fixed numbers, secondly they are training way too many days out of the week, third they are not rotating their exercises, and fourth they are using more work sets than necessary.

Trainers are always stopping at 5, 8, or 10 reps. . .when they reach these numbers they put down the barbell and thats it. Why not explore your true strength and challenge your real abilities?? Because people are affraid of pain and the guts it takes to survive a set. If I say, I am shooting for 6 reps. . .I really mean 9 reps. . . .if someone shouts at me to perform 2 more reps. . .I will prove to them I am capable of pumping out 4 additional reps.

It is clear who has the determination and drive in the gym. People who are using fixed numbers, excess number of sets, and too many training days are not growing. . .they are wasting their time. Trainers are unwilling to make things simple for themselves and this is a shame.

I like everything about this program and everything makes so much sense to me. Since I have followed this type of training program, I have put on 8lbs of lean muscle since february. Anyway, a lot of rambling here, but I just wanted to praise the program once again!

 

[louden_swain]

I have to admit. . .before I came across DC training. . .my gains in strength and size were stagnant between 1999 and 2001. I had been following standard bodybuilding programs for years and I was reluctant to try anything I wasn't familar with. At first, I thought I had reached my natural limit, but I soon discovered that I was wrong.

Prior to DC training, I was using 3 to 4 exercises per bodypart. Gains were hard to come by, but they came at a slow pace. I was tired and was losing enthusiasm in the gym. At one point, I thought about quitting bodybuilding and moving on to something else.

In 2002/2003 I came across DC training and read through everything and studied the methods for hours. . .yes hours!! Everything made sense, so I wanted to put the program through a test using me as a subject lol. After following the program for a couple of weeks, I noticed changes in strength and size. It seems as if I had busted through a plateau. My desire and passion for training started to rebuild. Outside the gym my appetite increased and I felt that my body was recuperating much faster than the previous years.

Now, my interest in training, nutrition, and rest is at an all time high since I came across the DC program.

 

[bigp3]

I am about to begin working with him... Hope it is okay that I post that.. But I am looking foreward to it in a major way. I will post pics from when I start with him and a year from that time... So it will be a while down the road, but I am confident after doing some research on his methods that I am going to get great results.

As for my training history,, I have pretty much always done the standard 8 to 12 sets per b.p.. I have been training off and on for almost 10 years. Currently I am around 250 lbs at 11 or 12% BF. I am looking to push close to 3 bill in a year and a half if I can't get there sooner.