If every single training program was the same, there would only be 1 exercise book...a so called bible of working out. The truth is that everything works and different people find different ways to get to the same goals (so they can all sell books and all be considered experts). Does it really matter why all of these programs are different yet most get you to the same place? Honestly, pick one that fits with your style (as each program has its own feel and rhythm and set up and some are suited for one type of person than an other).
Honestly, no offense Nacho, but once again, you are way over thinking things and just need to pick 1 program that you've purchased (since I've been reading these forums you've purchased at least 3 programs and looked into another by Lyle McD) and just do it. If you don't like it or doesn't mesh with your personal workout style, switch to a different program after giving it a fair shake (4 weeks or so).
I was reading a story on T-Nation today and I immediately thought of you and all of the why why whys when I read it.
Advice You Don't want to Hear Part 2. Scroll to the last section.
I've quoted it for ya below
Once again as I stated before, pick a program and get to it and I wish you the best of luck at obtaining your goals.
Quote:
Eric Cressey: You Know Too Much for Your Own Good
Imagine Joe Average needs an organ transplant, so he tirelessly scours the Internet to learn everything there is to know about the procedure. Finally, the day of his operation comes. He shows up at the hospital and tells his doctor that he's "really well read" and wants to do the surgery himself. Crazy, huh?
At least once a month, I meet a TMUSCLE reader who has covered all the material on this site to the point that it's practically been memorized. He has dressed up like Chad Waterbury for Halloween. He read one of TC's Atomic Dog columns as the best man's toast as his buddy's wedding. And he has slept on the sidewalk outside of Christian Thibaudeau's house in hopes of catching a glimpse of Christian as he walks outside in his tighty-whities to grab the morning paper.
The only problem is that he's fat, weak, inflexible, uncoordinated, and deconditioned. He's the guy showing up at the hospital to do his own organ transplant. He doesn't understand that there's a lot more to this. None of this knowledge translated to physique or performance gains.
Why does this happen to some folks? Well, some people just spend way too much time in Internet fantasy land to actually go out and train. They see what they read as everything they need to be successful, but in reality, it's just one piece of the puzzle.
Information can help you tremendously, but only if you're willing to work your ass off, too. So, take the experts' advice to heart, but also go beyond the Internet to find the environment that'll motivate you to bust your hump.
Find a good training program instead of spending countless hours trying to plan your own. Get a good training partner. Find a new gym. Get a little angry.
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