tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post7805924346478272400..comments2024-03-01T00:42:30.839-08:00Comments on LIFT-RUN-BANG: Mismatched training ideologiesPaul Carterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15352715396075897963noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post-34906998345133364012012-04-27T17:14:39.937-07:002012-04-27T17:14:39.937-07:00Yeah, the reps are 4-6 but since I workout without...Yeah, the reps are 4-6 but since I workout without a spotter, I bumped up the reps a little to 6-8. The program states that in order for your muscles to grow, you have to overload them with heavy weight in order for them to respond.Makes sense but I know there are different ways to attack it. Just wanted your opinion!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post-44497930668965150862012-04-27T09:49:55.233-07:002012-04-27T09:49:55.233-07:00I thought max-ot was supposed to be 4-6 reps?
F...I thought max-ot was supposed to be 4-6 reps? <br /><br />For size? I think the reps are too low.Paul Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15352715396075897963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post-14542194892705539702012-04-27T09:39:43.076-07:002012-04-27T09:39:43.076-07:00Hey Paul! Currently Im doing a BB split called max...Hey Paul! Currently Im doing a BB split called max-ot.Not sure if your familiar. Since I workout alone at home, I do around 6-8 reps. My split looks like this:<br /><br />(mon) Chest/tri<br />BB bench 3x6-8, Incline DB bench 2x6-8, weighted dips 1x6-8<br />Lying tri ext 3x6-8, Incline tri ext 2x6-8<br /><br />(tues) Back/bi<br />50 pullups, BB rows 2x6-8, DB rows 2x6-8<br />BB curls 3x6-8, DB Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post-15941979113957525242011-05-14T06:25:21.881-07:002011-05-14T06:25:21.881-07:00Yeah but as you noted, have a small meal a little ...Yeah but as you noted, have a small meal a little while before hand with some protein and carbs in it. Then it's fine. The biggest issue is people doing HIIT in a fasted state.Paul Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15352715396075897963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post-52687364698265303782011-05-14T01:20:52.774-07:002011-05-14T01:20:52.774-07:00Hi,
What about HIIT on low-carb non-ketogenic diet...Hi,<br />What about HIIT on low-carb non-ketogenic diet (~100-150g of carbs daily)? I've read some opinions that pre-HIIT meal consisting of carbs and protein should deliver enough energy and prevent muscle loss. It works for me so far, but I'm considering switching to some steady state cardio. Thank You for such a great reading!<br /><br />PeterAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post-2432082381459106132011-05-13T14:08:25.624-07:002011-05-13T14:08:25.624-07:00This isn't about IF you can gain mass training...This isn't about IF you can gain mass training like a powerlifter, it's that it's substandard in comparison to training for mass like a bodybuilder. <br /><br />Just like you wouldn't train like a bodybuilder to build your 1 rep max. Can you increase your 1 rep max training like a bodybuilder? Of course. Is it substandard in comparison to doing singles, doubles, and triples? Paul Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15352715396075897963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post-88536749275608003912011-05-13T13:05:23.170-07:002011-05-13T13:05:23.170-07:00i have to disagree with you about the last metodo...i have to disagree with you about the last metodology , because is not like poerlifting or strenght training is all about singles, triples doubles or sets of 5, at some point you have to do high reps to get strong, specially if you follow a periodization scheme and you must go through an hypertrophy mesocycle.<br />and even if you do low reps in the big lifts, all the assitance work is ussuallycarlosnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post-72319016795597369512011-05-13T10:14:08.205-07:002011-05-13T10:14:08.205-07:00John - I've never had any issues overhead pres...John - I've never had any issues overhead pressing, but plenty benching until I brought my grip in. <br /><br />Incline has never given me a problem with anything, and actually feels like the most natural pressing movement for me. My incline is generally not too far below my bench. 20-30 pounds at most.<br /><br />Yes I've done that before (the going heavier after the back off set) Paul Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15352715396075897963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post-31314763650257194032011-05-13T09:53:56.640-07:002011-05-13T09:53:56.640-07:00Hi Paul.
I just want to start off by saying that ...Hi Paul.<br /><br />I just want to start off by saying that you are so right about people (like me) try ti imitate people who train with gears but I don’t and the fact that I sometimes WANT to convince myself that getting big and lean at the same time is possible. The pursuit of a body one desire is dangerous thing when applying methods and stuff one shouldn’t be doing.<br /><br />For a long timeJcdyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08705845457930426836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post-90637133819495769932011-05-12T10:27:13.040-07:002011-05-12T10:27:13.040-07:00This is true. Lots of guys in the 70's who di...This is true. Lots of guys in the 70's who did powerlifting did a lot of bodybuilding when not preparing for a meet. The difference now is, guys are basing their training year round on just doing singles, double, and triples with the big 3.Paul Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15352715396075897963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post-24336674883936119252011-05-12T10:10:00.547-07:002011-05-12T10:10:00.547-07:00Powerlifter Doug Young would have Strength and Bod...Powerlifter Doug Young would have Strength and Bodybuilding days in the 70s. I think Ernie Frantz did the same thing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post-24857065782692366422011-05-12T09:53:55.908-07:002011-05-12T09:53:55.908-07:004 weeks -
calories = bodyweight x 10 with protei...4 weeks - <br /><br />calories = bodyweight x 10 with protein at 1 gram per pound (so figure that in when you go to count calories)<br /><br />fasted cardio in the morning for 45 minutes every morning<br /><br />Lift twice a week - squats and deads on one day (heavy/light and light/heavy week to week) with leg curls, abs, and calves. Then two presses and two pulling movements on the other day. Paul Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15352715396075897963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post-5725562699675780692011-05-12T09:19:45.258-07:002011-05-12T09:19:45.258-07:00Hey Paul you talk so much sense and cut through th...Hey Paul you talk so much sense and cut through the crap<br />I've got a little soft round the midsection recently. However I've got 4 weeks with no distractions apart from the chance to train. I'd really like make the most of this chance to lean up before I hit another strength phase.<br />been suffering paralysis by analysis and not sure how best to go about it. Thinking 3 weight RG83noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post-44652976905197896812011-05-12T05:29:31.162-07:002011-05-12T05:29:31.162-07:00There are probably about a thousand stories like t...There are probably about a thousand stories like this out there Rob. Training isn't like peanut butter and chocolate where its two great tastes that taste great together. Often times people mix two training methodologies that do NOT taste great together, and end up looking and feeling like shit.<br /><br />Glad you like the blog.Paul Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15352715396075897963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post-83924270364117302142011-05-12T01:17:11.798-07:002011-05-12T01:17:11.798-07:00Damn I love this blog. Caught onto it about 2 mont...Damn I love this blog. Caught onto it about 2 months ago. Good stuff.<br /><br />I was able to jump from 220 with a well defined midsection to the low 230's with a very defined midsection(no idea what my bf% was, nor do I care) while training for football. But I guess most people don't train 4-6 hours a day, I also was 21.<br /><br />I tried the low carb and HIIT, and boy did I hit a wallAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post-90908244500509503132011-05-11T15:14:14.714-07:002011-05-11T15:14:14.714-07:00Will - It all depends. If he's after more mas...Will - It all depends. If he's after more mass, then just get after mass building. It really doesn't matter what his lifts are at that point if his primary goal is just to get bigger. <br /><br />Yes my programs can be used by novice guys if taken in the proper context. I cover that however.<br /><br />I honestly think a Cradle to Grave type book would be an awesome thing down the Paul Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15352715396075897963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post-78815828373447016642011-05-11T14:29:15.880-07:002011-05-11T14:29:15.880-07:00Should guys obtain at least 2x bodyweight in both ...Should guys obtain at least 2x bodyweight in both squat and deadlift before they embark on a bodybuilding programme? <br /><br />And would your philosophy of training programme cover newbies as well?Willnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post-22606423152474804332011-05-11T13:19:07.790-07:002011-05-11T13:19:07.790-07:00I think that one of the biggest issues with guys t...I think that one of the biggest issues with guys that prefer low reps is that they are also out of shape, and generally rest forever between singles or sets. If you're going to do singles, then be snappy about it. This 4 and 5 minute shit is nonsense. Training is still training, and it should make you better in prep for competition.Paul Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15352715396075897963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post-77013657755470571612011-05-11T13:16:15.625-07:002011-05-11T13:16:15.625-07:00"He said he did not feel "athletic"..."He said he did not feel "athletic" when he did it (WTF does that mean?)." Brilliant.<br /><br />I fell victim to the low rep strength training for a while, wondering why I wasn't gaining any muscle. I was told to work in the 5x5 rep range by a PT, and while my main goal was to rehab an injury, I admit to expecting monster gains to go with my monster strength. Not true. Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18411625461380393973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post-11401833781019222702011-05-11T11:21:22.192-07:002011-05-11T11:21:22.192-07:00HIIT & Low Carb: Yes I am very guilty of this...HIIT & Low Carb: Yes I am very guilty of this one and you are absolutely right, its a pile of shit. The only reason I was doing it was to maintain a lower body weight for law enforcement academy. Yeah, I lost weight, muscle weight!<br /><br />No longer in the academy, and back on the carbs and loving it. Hitting PR's most weeks and feeling and looking a lot better than the skinny/fat Stevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11469979475852673981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post-18967896847159535652011-05-11T10:52:44.332-07:002011-05-11T10:52:44.332-07:00Short rest periods can make a difference there.
...Short rest periods can make a difference there. <br /><br />However, it's kinda like asking is 1x20 is the same as 2x10. A balls out set of 20 on the squat is very much different than 2 sets of 10 with that same weight.Paul Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15352715396075897963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post-22216979387622704612011-05-11T10:46:22.337-07:002011-05-11T10:46:22.337-07:00WRT powerlifting/bodybuilding and mass gains;
Wha...WRT powerlifting/bodybuilding and mass gains;<br /><br />What's your opinion on 10x3 as opposed to 3x10, assuming 60 sec rest between sets with both protocols. Heavier loading on the former, possibly more fatigue with the latter. <br /><br />Would you expect any measurable difference between the two?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com