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shaqdeezl
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How to train for size and power
I was reading a friendly debate in the Pictures forum about how to properly train. I agree, not every 'program' fits everyone's desires or lifestyle. However, I think we can all agree that the body responds to stress - the greater the stress the greater the response.
A few years ago a three-time IPF champion opened my eyes to really stressing out your body. It wasn't a rep scheme, or do 'this' on 'that' day, do 'this' three times a week and 'that' twice a week. His concept was extremely simple.
Put a tonnage mark on the wall for your workouts and hit that mark within 60 minutes. Of course, the higher the mark, the more lifting (stress) you must accomplish. You do not get one extra minute, but if you manage to squeeze in a few more pounds within that hour what do you think will happen? Of course, you will grow.
For example, he started me with 20,000 pounds on my first leg day with him. I hit 20,000 pounds in 55 minutes. His response? "You're a fucking pussy. You walked to the water fountain between almost every set. You bullshitted with me about competitions between every set. Bring water, shut your fucking mouth, and fucking lift. If you won't do that, you won't be lifting with me again."
I kept waiting on him to smile, but he never did. He was dead serious. More on this in a second.
Set goals for each workout. 'Getting a good pump' is a fucking bullshit way to approach a day in the gym. On leg days start with 15-20000 pounds in 60 minutes as a goal. Once you reach that go for 22000 on your next leg day. On chest day shoot for 12-15K pounds. On back day, 20-25K pounds. Warm ups and accessory exercises do count, but if you attempt to pad your total with these exercises you do not belong in the gym. Or, at least, don't do them while I'm around because I'll call you a pussy directly to your face. Cheat the total - you cheat yourself. Bottom line.
Of course, this approach may not make much sense for arms, calves, and other pretty muscles but IT DOES make perfect sense for legs, back, and chest - or the core muscles.
Lastly, you must have an attitude when training for size and power. 3-4 weeks ago my IPOD battery died and all I could hear were these three assholes joking and carrying on in the gym. I told them if they wanted to bullshit and play grab ass they needed to take that shit outside. One got a bit offended but, nevertheless, they shut the fuck up and left. Bring water, shut the fuck up, and fucking train hard. You have one hour to reach 25000 pounds and if you don't make it it's because you're a pussy. If you don't make it, you cheated yourself.
Peace.
SD
I was reading a friendly debate in the Pictures forum about how to properly train. I agree, not every 'program' fits everyone's desires or lifestyle. However, I think we can all agree that the body responds to stress - the greater the stress the greater the response.
A few years ago a three-time IPF champion opened my eyes to really stressing out your body. It wasn't a rep scheme, or do 'this' on 'that' day, do 'this' three times a week and 'that' twice a week. His concept was extremely simple.
Put a tonnage mark on the wall for your workouts and hit that mark within 60 minutes. Of course, the higher the mark, the more lifting (stress) you must accomplish. You do not get one extra minute, but if you manage to squeeze in a few more pounds within that hour what do you think will happen? Of course, you will grow.
For example, he started me with 20,000 pounds on my first leg day with him. I hit 20,000 pounds in 55 minutes. His response? "You're a fucking pussy. You walked to the water fountain between almost every set. You bullshitted with me about competitions between every set. Bring water, shut your fucking mouth, and fucking lift. If you won't do that, you won't be lifting with me again."
I kept waiting on him to smile, but he never did. He was dead serious. More on this in a second.
Set goals for each workout. 'Getting a good pump' is a fucking bullshit way to approach a day in the gym. On leg days start with 15-20000 pounds in 60 minutes as a goal. Once you reach that go for 22000 on your next leg day. On chest day shoot for 12-15K pounds. On back day, 20-25K pounds. Warm ups and accessory exercises do count, but if you attempt to pad your total with these exercises you do not belong in the gym. Or, at least, don't do them while I'm around because I'll call you a pussy directly to your face. Cheat the total - you cheat yourself. Bottom line.
Of course, this approach may not make much sense for arms, calves, and other pretty muscles but IT DOES make perfect sense for legs, back, and chest - or the core muscles.
Lastly, you must have an attitude when training for size and power. 3-4 weeks ago my IPOD battery died and all I could hear were these three assholes joking and carrying on in the gym. I told them if they wanted to bullshit and play grab ass they needed to take that shit outside. One got a bit offended but, nevertheless, they shut the fuck up and left. Bring water, shut the fuck up, and fucking train hard. You have one hour to reach 25000 pounds and if you don't make it it's because you're a pussy. If you don't make it, you cheated yourself.
Peace.
SD
