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#5,778
Vol8188 said:
What other equipment do you use for variation?
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We'll you already know about chains and bands...I also use the Slingshot on bench and just bought a single ply shirt to use also. I just bought some Predator Briefs for squats and I will use a box for box squats, duh, and use it for negative dead lifts.

The shirt and briefs are to use with Heavy Heavy weight in an attempt to increase my RAW lifts, even tho it's different technique somewhat, but it allows me to really feel the heavier weight.
 
#5,779
#5,779
The PR set of my program called for 1 or more reps of 325 on deadlifts. I got it for 5 reps. On a calorie deficient, I'll take a PR like that any day of the week.
 
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#5,783
#5,783
JohnMarxism said:
275x6 on squats today. That's a 6-rep PR for me at 188 lbs. I'm really enjoying Wendler's 5/3/1 program.
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That's good to hear, great job man...I am starting Wendler's 5/3/1 Wednesday...needed a change from WBC

Squats on Wed
Chest and Tri's on Fri
DEADS and Back on Sat
Shoulders and Biceps on Mon

I know it looks funny that I have Monday listed last, but in my mind and program...Wednesday is the start of my workout week bc my partner can actually do Squats on that day and Mondays will be hard to get together bc I work 2nds on Mondays right now


As you can tell I am doing the 4 day workout and will do supplementary exercises on top just like WBC
 
#5,784
#5,784
BigOrangeCrush32 said:
That's good to hear, great job man...I am starting Wendler's 5/3/1 Wednesday...needed a change from WBC

Squats on Wed
Chest and Tri's on Fri
DEADS and Back on Sat
Shoulders and Biceps on Mon

I know it looks funny that I have Monday listed last, but in my mind and program...Wednesday is the start of my workout week bc my partner can actually do Squats on that day and Mondays will be hard to get together bc I work 2nds on Mondays right now


As you can tell I am doing the 4 day workout and will do supplementary exercises on top just like WBC
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You're going to smash so many PR's on 5/3/1. If your gym is like mine, most guys hog the leg press machine on Wednesday's which frees up the power racks for squatters.

I'm looking forward to this fall/winter when I do a slow bulk along with the 5/3/1 program
 
#5,785
#5,785
Went to the gym every day this week. Been at least a year since I've done that. Slacking so bad

My theory right now is give my muscles as much rest as possible, but get in 6-7 workouts per week. This means I will be doing cardio. I don't want to go hard and lose any muscle gains, so I've just been doing stairs for 25 minutes. My 6-day split looks like this

Push
Stairs
Pull
Yoga
Legs
Stairs

What are y'alls thoughts on cardio and ruining weight training gains?
 
#5,786
#5,786
n_huffhines said:
Went to the gym every day this week. Been at least a year since I've done that. Slacking so bad

My theory right now is give my muscles as much rest as possible, but get in 6-7 workouts per week. This means I will be doing cardio. I don't want to go hard and lose any muscle gains, so I've just been doing stairs for 25 minutes. My 6-day split looks like this

Push
Stairs
Pull
Yoga
Legs
Stairs

What are y'alls thoughts on cardio and ruining weight training gains?
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Depends on what your goals are.
 
#5,788
#5,788
n_huffhines said:
Went to the gym every day this week. Been at least a year since I've done that. Slacking so bad

My theory right now is give my muscles as much rest as possible, but get in 6-7 workouts per week. This means I will be doing cardio. I don't want to go hard and lose any muscle gains, so I've just been doing stairs for 25 minutes. My 6-day split looks like this

Push
Stairs
Pull
Yoga
Legs
Stairs

What are y'alls thoughts on cardio and ruining weight training gains?
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I stick to high intensity cardio. I use a tabata timer and do a lot of quick jumping drills.
 
#5,790
#5,790
Some trainers swear by sprints. Some swear by other forms of HIIT. Then everyone else advocates steady state cardio. I would try a collection of each.
 
#5,791
#5,791
JohnMarxism said:
Some trainers swear by sprints. Some swear by other forms of HIIT. Then everyone else advocates steady state cardio. I would try a collection of each.
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Personally not a huge fan of steady state cardio, especially if you are trying to gain mass. It trains your body to be in a constant catabolic state instead of anabolic.

HIIT or other similar trainings are more likely to stimulate anabolic hormones and growth
 
#5,793
#5,793
mcashawn0304 said:
Personally not a huge fan of steady state cardio, especially if you are trying to gain mass. It trains your body to be in a constant catabolic state instead of anabolic.

HIIT or other similar trainings are more likely to stimulate anabolic hormones and growth
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The problem is, it's too hard on my body to do every day.
 
#5,794
#5,794
mcashawn0304 said:
Personally not a huge fan of steady state cardio, especially if you are trying to gain mass. It trains your body to be in a constant catabolic state instead of anabolic.

HIIT or other similar trainings are more likely to stimulate anabolic hormones and growth
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I'm not sure how the body can be in an anabolic state during HIIT. The body needs ATP and must break down stored energy(catabolism) in order to do so. Likewise, if the heart rate is kept at a certain target heart rate zone during steady state, then the bodily primarily uses fat (still some carbs) to break down in order to provide ATP. I'm not here to start an argument. I just want to understand your reasoning.
 
#5,795
#5,795
n_huffhines said:
The problem is, it's too hard on my body to do every day.
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High intensity cardio is very taxing, especially in the beginning when the body's respective energy systems are not accustomed to the exercise. That's why I like switching up the type and intensity of cardio and strategically plan them according to my weight training schedule.
 
#5,796
#5,796
n_huffhines said:
Went to the gym every day this week. Been at least a year since I've done that. Slacking so bad

My theory right now is give my muscles as much rest as possible, but get in 6-7 workouts per week. This means I will be doing cardio. I don't want to go hard and lose any muscle gains, so I've just been doing stairs for 25 minutes. My 6-day split looks like this

Push
Stairs
Pull
Yoga
Legs
Stairs

What are y'alls thoughts on cardio and ruining weight training gains?
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Holy cow Batman, this whole time we have been having discussions on Volnation, 5years, I didn't realize you were a woman.

:):salute::tease2:
 
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#5,797
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JohnMarxism said:
I'm not sure how the body can be in an anabolic state during HIIT. The body needs ATP and must break down stored energy(catabolism) in order to do so. Likewise, if the heart rate is kept at a certain target heart rate zone during steady state, then the bodily primarily uses fat (still some carbs) to break down in order to provide ATP. I'm not here to start an argument. I just want to understand your reasoning.
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The higher intensity can act as a stimulus for the release of hormones that act to grow the muscles. Sure, steady sate cardio may burn mainly fats while it's being performed, but it lacks the long term muscle building properties of higher intensities because it doesn't stimulate the body to adjust to these intensities, and instead increases the tendency of muscles to be oxidative. Oxidative muscle fibers don't have the power or quick fire ability of fast twitch.

I may have misspoke, but what I meant is that HIIT stimulates anabolism, but you are correct that it isn't anabolic during the exercise itself.
 
#5,800
#5,800
mcashawn0304 said:
The higher intensity can act as a stimulus for the release of hormones that act to grow the muscles. Sure, steady sate cardio may burn mainly fats while it's being performed, but it lacks the long term muscle building properties of higher intensities because it doesn't stimulate the body to adjust to these intensities, and instead increases the tendency of muscles to be oxidative. Oxidative muscle fibers don't have the power or quick fire ability of fast twitch.

I may have misspoke, but what I meant is that HIIT stimulates anabolism, but you are correct that it isn't anabolic during the exercise itself.
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I think I was just tired whenever I read and responded to your original post. I agree with what you are saying. Sometimes I need to step away from the computer.

In other news, I hit a 3 rep PR on squat of 285. Next week I'm going for 300 lbs. for the first time. Hopefully I can get a 3 rep PR on deadlifts tomorrow
 
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