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TYSON · 26-02-2005, 05:33 PM

Ok then lets say i drop some kgs and start again, with very strict form. What i normally do is if i find i can do 3 x 8 reps very strict and fairly comfortable, i would add 1/2 a kilo next time. If i find this slightly harder i will do this for a few weeks until it feels comfortable then add again and so on. IS THIS THE RIGHT WAY AND IF SO WOULD THE WORKOUT I LISTED ABOVE BE OK AS I DO THINK THIS IS A GREAT WORKOUT.

What i have been doing recently is as described but slightly coming off form and getting carried away with adding weights, would this be my problem do you think because as i have kept adding weight without form maybe this has burnt me out or as you call it over trained my body.

Just out of curiosity you say you should be able to add weight each time you train :confused: i assume this is a figure of speech and not meant as if i added 1/2 a kilo each week until next xmas i would be able to to lift my car lol do you see what i mean. Do you mean you should aim to lift heavier each time rather than maybe actaully doing it.

SORRY FOR SO MANY QUESTIONS BUT I THINK THATS ABOUT IT

**big** · 26-02-2005, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by TYSON

Ok then lets say i drop some kgs and start again, with very strict form. What i normally do is if i find i can do 3 x 8 reps very strict and fairly comfortable, i would add 1/2 a kilo next time. If i find this slightly harder i will do this for a few weeks until it feels comfortable then add again and so on. IS THIS THE RIGHT WAY AND IF SO WOULD THE WORKOUT I LISTED ABOVE BE OK AS I DO THINK THIS IS A GREAT WORKOUT.

Yes - that is the right way to do it. Cycle your training like this and keep form strict. I don't think the routine is good personally, but if you like it and can gain on it, doing the periodising that you mention will work wonders for you.

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Just out of curiosity you say you should be able to add weight each time you train :confused: i assume this is a figure of speech and not meant as if i added 1/2 a kilo each week until next xmas i would be able to to lift my car lol do you see what i mean. Do you mean you should aim to lift heavier each time rather than maybe actaully doing it.

No it's not a figure of speech. You should plan your training cycles to be adding weight during each cycle constantly. It may only be 0.5kg to each lift (or it may be as much as 2kg) - but those little amounts add up. Of course you cannot add 0.5kg every week forever - but when you stall it's time to start with a new training cycle with different exercises.

TYSON · 26-02-2005, 05:42 PM

THANKS BIG, I THINK WE GOT THEIR IN THE END

winger · 26-02-2005, 06:10 PM

Very nice Big.

ChefX · 27-02-2005, 12:40 AM

how I do it (IMO only and just to give you ideas before the book)

each day... cardio and dumbbell clean and presses
I raise the weight each day and each week I lower it, so that the last day of each week is slightly higher than the prvious, result is monster one arm clean and presses over a long time

the regular rotoutine is simular I raise the weight each wek but every month I reset or step back just peaking the last week or two at most
every 12 weeks I take one entire week off all training except walking
I retest my 5 rep max for the next 12 weeks then and start over

step forward 4 steps back 3 do that 3 times take a break then test, repeat
LOL

TYSON · 28-02-2005, 10:57 AM

Im glad you say you take a week off, ive been training none stop for 3 months now and have come down with a chest infection so i also will take a week off which i hope will not be a bad thing. This will give me time to re value my workout and start a fresh again next monday. I have purchased BRAWN and will have a look at some routines in their

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TYSON Looking Freaky Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: UK (Bedfordshire) Posts: 731	Ok then lets say i drop some kgs and start again, with very strict form. What i normally do is if i find i can do 3 x 8 reps very strict and fairly comfortable, i would add 1/2 a kilo next time. If i find this slightly harder i will do this for a few weeks until it feels comfortable then add again and so on. IS THIS THE RIGHT WAY AND IF SO WOULD THE WORKOUT I LISTED ABOVE BE OK AS I DO THINK THIS IS A GREAT WORKOUT. What i have been doing recently is as described but slightly coming off form and getting carried away with adding weights, would this be my problem do you think because as i have kept adding weight without form maybe this has burnt me out or as you call it over trained my body. Just out of curiosity you say you should be able to add weight each time you train :confused: i assume this is a figure of speech and not meant as if i added 1/2 a kilo each week until next xmas i would be able to to lift my car lol do you see what i mean. Do you mean you should aim to lift heavier each time rather than maybe actaully doing it. SORRY FOR SO MANY QUESTIONS BUT I THINK THATS ABOUT IT __________________ :lift: BODYBUILDERS DO IT TILL IT HURTS:lift:

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TYSON Looking Freaky Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: UK (Bedfordshire) Posts: 731	Im glad you say you take a week off, ive been training none stop for 3 months now and have come down with a chest infection so i also will take a week off which i hope will not be a bad thing. This will give me time to re value my workout and start a fresh again next monday. I have purchased BRAWN and will have a look at some routines in their __________________ :lift: BODYBUILDERS DO IT TILL IT HURTS:lift: