tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post7831934246523704548..comments2024-03-01T00:42:30.839-08:00Comments on LIFT-RUN-BANG: Weekly Q & APaul Carterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15352715396075897963noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post-21157257996855395382011-09-07T19:38:05.645-07:002011-09-07T19:38:05.645-07:00Yup.
One really solid progression model I used ...Yup. <br /><br />One really solid progression model I used was like so....<br /><br />week 1 - 5-7 sets of 5, bodyweight only<br /><br />week 2 - lat pulldowns 5 sets of 10<br /><br />week 3 - 5,4,3,2,1 back off sets<br /><br />Since you can only do the 5-7 sets with a band to provide assistance or on the gravitron<br /><br />on week 2 do the lat pulldowns<br /><br />on week 3 do 5-6 singles, Paul Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15352715396075897963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post-5277795607009978092011-09-07T18:40:33.537-07:002011-09-07T18:40:33.537-07:00Paul,
Any simple ways to get good at pullups/ c...Paul,<br /><br /> Any simple ways to get good at pullups/ chins? I can only knock out 1-2. Thanks!Davenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post-20676154991774663682011-09-05T04:14:31.549-07:002011-09-05T04:14:31.549-07:00I'm guessing you mean the mid-trap area? If s...I'm guessing you mean the mid-trap area? If so you probably just strained it (that or your rhomboid). So some LIGHT bench rows everyday for a week, 3 sets of 15 and that should clear it up. It just sounds like you need more overall back work for one, and two shit like this just happens sometimes.Paul Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15352715396075897963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post-9902370342455549502011-09-04T18:58:37.623-07:002011-09-04T18:58:37.623-07:00Paul,
Tonight while I was doing chins I felt a ...Paul,<br /><br /> Tonight while I was doing chins I felt a pop in my traps. About 90 minutes later my left trap is hurting. I don't train traps all that much, I dead and clean and thats it. Could my traps need to get stronger? I am thnking of doing Deads, Cleans, and Traps on one of my lower body days. Thoughts?<br /><br />Thanks,<br />DXAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post-77439267043376300962011-08-30T18:25:19.958-07:002011-08-30T18:25:19.958-07:00Greg - Bama dude. Sorry. Template will be out so...Greg - Bama dude. Sorry. Template will be out soon. It's going to be the shit. <br /><br />Dave - I just say what I have to say, but try to be non-confrontational about it. Most ppl at my work know I have no problem giving my opinion, but I do so in a way that isn't fighting words. Always feel free to give your opinion if people ask. If someone says shit to you with the intention Paul Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15352715396075897963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post-43739341219409844442011-08-30T18:11:03.401-07:002011-08-30T18:11:03.401-07:00Paul,
How do you handle shit talking at work? ...Paul,<br /><br /> How do you handle shit talking at work? Confront it or say fuck it and let it roll off...<br /><br />DaveAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post-61309926046429099282011-08-30T16:48:53.938-07:002011-08-30T16:48:53.938-07:00yo paul, when are you going to release this templa...yo paul, when are you going to release this template? BTW, who do like in week 2, bama or penn state!!?? go penn state<br /><br />thanks<br /><br />GREGAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post-61295906500341876502011-08-30T09:01:58.696-07:002011-08-30T09:01:58.696-07:00I believe it man. I just didn't remember it, ...I believe it man. I just didn't remember it, that's all. I don't know that I ever read all the stickies.Paul Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15352715396075897963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post-20162544318740751422011-08-30T06:54:14.946-07:002011-08-30T06:54:14.946-07:00paul - dc def wrote that in a thread relating to i...paul - dc def wrote that in a thread relating to injuries etc. for a while it was actually a sticky at his site but, when i've went there to try to post a link for you it seems most of the stickies have been deleted! thanks. gAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post-38551935398767289982011-08-30T06:29:18.926-07:002011-08-30T06:29:18.926-07:00Yes Jamie's writing is awesome.
I couldn...Yes Jamie's writing is awesome. <br /><br />I couldn't train that way. I know it works for him but I've tried it and after a while I just watch my training die. I know other people who have done well with it too. <br /><br />I don't remember DC saying that (not saying he didn't I just don't remember) but it's hard not to build absolute maximum strength without Paul Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15352715396075897963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post-65433325471605955312011-08-30T06:08:19.911-07:002011-08-30T06:08:19.911-07:001. spent some time reading through the C&P blo...1. spent some time reading through the C&P blog as just noticed the link. the guy is absolutely hilarious but not sure about his training recs - any thoughts?<br />2. what about DC's rec that over 35s should stay away from singles/low reps?<br />thanks<br />geoffAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post-2859100161637957802011-08-30T05:39:59.813-07:002011-08-30T05:39:59.813-07:00Tony - The new template will be free.
Dan - It ...Tony - The new template will be free. <br /><br />Dan - It depends. If it's say a "worlds" you generally need to go place at a national qualifier. Sometimes even a national qualifier makes you do that as well. But generally most meets are open to everyone/anyone.Paul Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15352715396075897963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post-28348871392370849622011-08-30T00:41:48.501-07:002011-08-30T00:41:48.501-07:00Paul,
Really looking forward to your new template...Paul,<br /><br />Really looking forward to your new template. Are you going to put it on the site or will it be a purchase? If a purchase, do we that have purchased your others get it free? One has got to try!!!!!<br /><br />Keep it up mate you have an avid following.<br /><br />Tony B (UK)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post-82749317101678137662011-08-29T20:08:22.437-07:002011-08-29T20:08:22.437-07:00When signing up for a powerlifting meet, do you ha...When signing up for a powerlifting meet, do you have to qualify, as in prove that you can lift at least a certain amount? In other words, is there anything stopping a 50 pound bench presser from signing up? lol<br /><br />DanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post-42752410429730275262011-08-29T19:53:42.415-07:002011-08-29T19:53:42.415-07:00Working the abs is important. I generally do a lo...Working the abs is important. I generally do a lot of boxing and bag work so when I am doing that, I don't do a ton of abs because they get plenty during rotation of punching and kicking.<br /><br />My advice is approach ab training just like any other body part, but keep the reps slightly higher. A minimum of 10 reps or so. <br /><br />I'm already hearing some good stuff about the Paul Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15352715396075897963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post-58391911730505826092011-08-29T19:25:44.399-07:002011-08-29T19:25:44.399-07:00Been curious about your take on core work for a wh...Been curious about your take on core work for a while:<br />During a strength cycle how much is too much, how much is not enough?<br />As of right now I try to hit 3-4 quick sets of some combination of ab rollers, hanging windshield wipers, barbell twists on top of the strong-15 work, whenever I have the time/inclination, which usually works out to 2-3 times a week.<br /><br />Say you're sraman09https://www.blogger.com/profile/11588767792335306916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post-42134444748135858562011-08-29T18:45:34.650-07:002011-08-29T18:45:34.650-07:00Gonna be part of the next article in the Getting J...Gonna be part of the next article in the Getting Jacked series!Paul Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15352715396075897963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post-68574675166886070912011-08-29T18:19:01.647-07:002011-08-29T18:19:01.647-07:00Paul,
Any general diet templates for gaining and ...Paul,<br /><br />Any general diet templates for gaining and losing weight. Not foods to eat, but some general ideas to follow. Thanks.DXnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post-87098953521965560442011-08-29T15:25:12.876-07:002011-08-29T15:25:12.876-07:00I have a new template coming out that is going to ...I have a new template coming out that is going to be the fucking bomb. It comprises all of my philosophies into a template and covers EVERYTHING.Paul Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15352715396075897963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post-65035209117530794082011-08-29T15:11:06.244-07:002011-08-29T15:11:06.244-07:00paul - prob focus more on increasing strength at p...paul - prob focus more on increasing strength at present bw but could poss do with dropping bf% a little so looked at some of your old articles like UBeastdom conditioning block,and Increase strength-Maintain weight-Conditioning variable routines and noticed the lower rep ranges (but i quite like the back-off set thing!)Maybe that template you posted above might be a good one to try for a coupla Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post-26726570526498085052011-08-29T13:56:44.776-07:002011-08-29T13:56:44.776-07:00Maurice - I like some stimulants but you need to b...Maurice - I like some stimulants but you need to be careful about using them too much. I try to only use em when I feel like total ass, and then it still doesn't always work. Your mileage may vary.<br /><br />Geoff - If you are trying to gain you need to have a calorie surplus. Can you gain some on maintenance? I would say it's possible, but effort to results wouldn't be worth it.Paul Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15352715396075897963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post-75191792187690219922011-08-29T13:33:41.204-07:002011-08-29T13:33:41.204-07:00Paul, whats your opinion on stims?
I'm using ...Paul, whats your opinion on stims?<br /><br />I'm using a supplement containing 1,3 dimethylamylamine. It's not super high dosed but I do notice increased focus and energy, strength a tad more.<br /><br />MauriceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post-17724792590867425582011-08-29T13:07:53.467-07:002011-08-29T13:07:53.467-07:00paul - if diet is basically "maintainance&quo...paul - if diet is basically "maintainance" - i.e not calorie dense enough to gain weight on - is it a waste of time training in the hypertrophy rep range? thanks.<br />geoffAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post-18533249378753308482011-08-29T12:20:07.392-07:002011-08-29T12:20:07.392-07:00Bud - Great question. I have only had 1 bad hango...Bud - Great question. I have only had 1 bad hangover in the past decade and I actually found a recipe online for a shake you blend up. You would have to look it up but it's like soy milk, banana, cayenne pepper, blueberries, strawberries, orange juice or something like that. Anyway I blended it up and drank it and within an hour or so I felt about a zillion times better and perfectly Paul Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15352715396075897963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post-1870227117219928652011-08-29T12:14:35.013-07:002011-08-29T12:14:35.013-07:00Paul, if you end up going out drinking and wake up...Paul, if you end up going out drinking and wake up with a hangover how do you cope with it?<br />do you try and get a scheduled workout in, do some cardio, lounge about all day? just interested as i find these days incredibly tough psychologically (why i try not to go out drinking too often!)<br />thanks manbudnoreply@blogger.com