working on a new routine

[JDid23]

^^^ ahhaahhahha

Psssh...what a load of BS regurgitated from a bunch of eMags and muscle-books!!!

In terms of Functionality, Front Squats >>>>> Back Squats.

You don't HAVE to do a damn exercise in the world. You have the freedom to choose whichever exercise pertains to you goals.

I always find it funny how people get attached to exercises and set-rep schemes and other inconsequential shit. All these things: rest intervals, sets, reps, exercises, etc are ALL just tools. You don't see a carpenter fall in love with a hammer and restrict himself to using just that hammer, now do you? How retarded would that be?

Agreed.

Same principle....back squats are also a tool.

Josh: if you want to do Fronts thats fine. But I think this whole trip you're on with doing higher reps for these big lifts is silly because you aren't strong enough to benefit from that. I mean come on...you got a bunch of kids cheering you on doing back squats with 135 lbs? Dude...really? 135 lbs?

i wanted to take it light coming back as it has been 2 weeks since i've lifted.. I am very aware that I am more than capable of doing more than 135 lbs for 3x10.

I understand you want to do some hypertrophy work. We are all vain to some extent - some more than others. I don't fault you for that. But the way you are going about fulfilling these new goals is not going to help you.

I don't think being vain has to do with it. If we're going to say that, we might as well say that everyone who works out is vain.

While we're on the subject: are you doing anything in terms of your diet? Have you adopted a good dieting regiment? Without the right food you aren't gonna get very far in these aesthetic goals you have set for yourself.

I am aware of this and am slowly, but steadily trying to fix my diet. Every morning I am going to start (again) making oatmeal/eggs/a fruit bowl.. I am going to try to have snacks in between meals like protein bars, vegetables, fruits, green tea, nuts, yogurt, milk, etc. My mom is a chef so lunch/dinner are always really healthy and typically contain protein.

I'd just do the strength work for the key lifts and then do higher reps for everything else you have. Pull-ups, rows, presses, etc etc...all that stuff: more reps, shorter rest periods, more supersets and a couple of isolation exercises thrown in at the end of each workout in a superset fashion. Hell, for these isolation exercises you could go to failure and rest-pause them as well. Lots of options. But for the big 4-5 lifts that you have, doing this high rep stuff at your strength level is counter productive.

I kind of understand where you're coming from at the end. However, I still lift for enjoyment and have gotten sick of training in the lower rep ranges- especially for the big lifts. I had the same thought about this being counter productive.. I don't want to sound arrogant or blow off your advice because i appreciate it, but I do want to see where this takes me and if i don't get far with it i can always switch back. I'm young

^^

 

[ExtraMile]

LOL @ all you guys saying you have to back squat or yuor a pussy or you have to back squat in any routine unless you have a medical condidtion.

yeah I used to say that stuff because it sounds cool but then I realised...

what would be the point in forcing someone to do any exercise, back squats for example, that they didnt like? They would just put sub max effort into them because they hated them, they wouldnt enjoy their workouts as much and so they wouldnt be as dedicated and even though they may be missing out on something by not doing them there are other exercises that cater for it.

yeah if someone refuses to do an exercise then they cant moan when they dont get the benefits from it, and yeah some exercises are better than others and should be done by most people. but unless your training for a competition with that exercise in then you dont have to do it and you can always find ways around not doing them.

eg doing pendlay rows and weighted hypers instead of deadlifts
eg doing front squats and deadlifts and no back squats
eg doing flat dumbell presses for chest and not flat barbell presses
eg doing cable rows for back instead of bent over bb rows or one arm db rows <--- I do this

 

[ExtraMile]

and now I am late for my haircut after reading through all those posts and making my own lol

 

[Andalite]

EM: I have two things to say:

1.) I got a haircut today as well.

2.) I think you are wise beyond your years. Truly. You never cease to amaze me with your logic.

 

[the.gladiator1987]

Eventually I want my training to be for LIFE, HEALTH, and STRENGTH. Not just strength or size. Training those little muscles you only get when you use db's not machines. Training heavy but with good form to burn more calories. Training with one arm/leg to get better balance to eventually prevent injuries. Eating healthy and good since that is the fuel to your body and you need good fuel.

 

[ExtraMile]

EM: I have two things to say:

1.) I got a haircut today as well.

2.) I think you are wise beyond your years. Truly. You never cease to amaze me with your logic.

lol cool, I love having real short hair, I have a pretty big neck already and when my hair is real short it looks even bigger . And thanks btw.

 

[Andalite]

Eventually I want my training to be for LIFE, HEALTH, and STRENGTH. Not just strength or size. Training those little muscles you only get when you use db's not machines. Training heavy but with good form to burn more calories. Training with one arm/leg to get better balance to eventually prevent injuries. Eating healthy and good since that is the fuel to your body and you need good fuel.

I'm the same way, bro!

 

[JDid23]

Upper Body


Military Press
45x5
65x5---- shoulder didn't feel up to this today, so i did 30s x 8 with DBs and even though it felt better, the discomfort was somewhat prevalent.

Chinups
7
5
5

Dips
8- shoulder discomfort

Flat DB Bench
40 lb DBs x 10
40 lb DBs x 10
40 lb DBs x 10

Chest Supported Rows
35x12
35x12
35x12

CGBP- too many people on bench, my friend had to leave soon so i skipped today

Tricep Pushdowns supersetted with Hammer Curls
42.5 KG x 15/15 lb DBs x 15 (per arm)
42.5 KG x 15/15 lb DBs x 15 (per arm)
30 KG x 20/12 lb DBs x 20 (per arm)


Comments: Pissed about pressing. Hopefully I am ok to do regular bench press next workout, but i am going to have to lay off any OH Pressing for at least a month. Maybe I will add some front/lat raises instead? Once again i was very pressed for time and it was crowded, so hopefully next time it won't be as bad.

 

[the.gladiator1987]

that sucks didnt u try 135 a little bit ago for OHP?

 

[Andalite]

I don't think being vain has to do with it. If we're going to say that, we might as well say that everyone who works out is vain.

Yes ofcourse!

I am aware of this and am slowly, but steadily trying to fix my diet. Every morning I am going to start (again) making oatmeal/eggs/a fruit bowl.. I am going to try to have snacks in between meals like Protein bars, vegetables, fruits, green tea, nuts, yogurt, milk, etc. My mom is a chef so lunch/dinner are always really healthy and typically contain Protein.

Thats great. Do you have $30 to spend. I suggest buying Iron Addict's book. I bought it a few weeks ago....cost me $50 to have it shipped here and it is really really good at breaking down various diets and helping you set up a diet which you could use for a lifetime...as in it explains both how to do something for the short term and also how to make it work for you sustainably over the long term.

I kind of understand where you're coming from at the end. However, I still lift for enjoyment and have gotten sick of training in the lower rep ranges- especially for the big lifts. I had the same thought about this being counter productive.. I don't want to sound arrogant or blow off your advice because i appreciate it, but I do want to see where this takes me and if i don't get far with it i can always switch back. I'm young

Thats fine then. But stay attuned to your body. Listen to it. And I agree...no harm in experimenting a little bit.