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Dan Fanelli · 07-23-2008, 10:33 PM

Hey everyone, this is my first post, and Ive got a big question for you. I just finished cutting, and am now down to 180lbs at 5'11". Im taking 2 weeks off completely, and then am gonna get back into training again. Im taking this time off because I have been overtraining for too long, and my body needs a break.

Im trying to set up a plan, and am spending this down-time to do some research. I know this is an O-lifting forum, and im not interested in competing, but feel that o-lifts will be very beneficial for both increases in size and strength.

I recently ordered CW's muscle revolution, and CT's black book of training secrets. I probably wont follow any of the programs exactly, but will likely use parts of them.

My goals are to increase size and strength in my arms, shoulders, and legs. I feel the lifts im likely gonna focus on are Power clean, push press, and front squat.

Along with those lifts, i'll likely include: Bench, row, curls, tricep extensions, deadlift.

So with my goals, what recomendations do you have for using some O-lifting to increase size. Should I stick with sets of 1-3, or maybe start with higher rep sets of 5?

Also, what are some good beginner programs for o-lifting if there are any? Any other advice is greatly appreciated.

07-23-2008, 10:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
Dan Fanelli Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 33	Using O-lifts to build muscle? Hey everyone, this is my first post, and Ive got a big question for you. I just finished cutting, and am now down to 180lbs at 5'11". Im taking 2 weeks off completely, and then am gonna get back into training again. Im taking this time off because I have been overtraining for too long, and my body needs a break. Im trying to set up a plan, and am spending this down-time to do some research. I know this is an O-lifting forum, and im not interested in competing, but feel that o-lifts will be very beneficial for both increases in size and strength. I recently ordered CW's muscle revolution, and CT's black book of training secrets. I probably wont follow any of the programs exactly, but will likely use parts of them. My goals are to increase size and strength in my arms, shoulders, and legs. I feel the lifts im likely gonna focus on are Power clean, push press, and front squat. Along with those lifts, i'll likely include: Bench, row, curls, tricep extensions, deadlift. So with my goals, what recomendations do you have for using some O-lifting to increase size. Should I stick with sets of 1-3, or maybe start with higher rep sets of 5? Also, what are some good beginner programs for o-lifting if there are any? Any other advice is greatly appreciated.