How do you train?

[OfWolfandMan]

I know this has probably been asked a million times,but Im always curious about how people train.What certain lifts,methods of training,or other things that you personally swear by?Are there any things that you do,just because you like to do them?

 

[kentucky]

I do machine flies, just because I like to do them.


but don't tell anyone, they don''t like cables here

 

[Zander1983]

Things that are always constant with my training and can be applied to anybody:
- Basic compound movements
- Periodizing volume and intensity
- Form ahead of numbers
- Sustainable progression

 

[casualbb]

Big compound movements, low-to-mid volume, high frequency.

I'm big into exercises that move my core -- squats, pullups, dips.

Also as a personal trainer I learned some nifty strength training ideas from my cert. Stuff like supersetting maximal work and plyos. I look forward to applying those after I reach my desired body composition.

 

[FatRat]

Check out the training methods sticky at the top of the page, great ideas there...

 

[coolcolj]

Training explosively

Moving lighter weights fast - rather than going heavy and to the limit all the time.

 

[bigguns15]

Periodization
Speed work (have done bench in the past, going to add squat durning next training cycle)

My cycles are usually 10 weeks long in preparation for pling competitions. The last one I complete was Advanced Training Cycle - I. It can be viewed at http://www.rebeccaphelps.com/training.html.

I'm also trying to work in some sprints and plyometrics for my next cycle. If I do a 10 week cycle, it won't begin until August 3. I'm just having fun in the gym until then

 

[MeatHead57]

Things that are always constant with my training and can be applied to anybody:
- Basic compound movements
- Periodizing volume and intensity
- Form ahead of numbers
- Sustainable progression

thats the same exact way i train!! the best way to train!!!

 

[Toozee]

Used to do something similar to oldschool type training, but would repeat whatever body part I thought needed it.
(helped my arms grow great). Usually 5-8 reps 2-3 sets at most.

Trying HST right now because the nerd in me thinks it should work really well because of the scientific info .
So far I'm enjoying it. Only 2wks in though, so will update on the HST thread after a while longer.

 

[SofaGeorge]

Read Spatts's sticky on building collosus thighs with the butt blaster and thigh extension machine.