I started the New Rules Of Lifting break-in program this week & did workout B last night. It was the first time that I had done DB step-ups & man did they kill me. I'm not sure if it's down to the step-up height (i was using a standard bench) or the fact that I am out of shape since not exercising for a while (probably the latter). I could really feel the burn in my upper legs.
Can't wait to get the break-in progam finished so that I can move onto hypertrophy-1.
Steps ups are rough. The height of the step makes a huge difference in challenge. Wait till you do them as part of a superset with split squats. This is after doing normal squats! Real pain ensues...
The break-in workouts are tougher than I expected. My training the last couple of months has been mostly no more than 8-10 reps, so fifteen can be tough.
Have any of you guys taken up the warm-up routine in the book? I started doing it the same day I started the break-in workouts, and I think the warm-up itself is a tougher routine than what some people do at the gym the whole time they are there!
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[Your] biceps [comprise] just 3 percent of the amount of muscle mass in your entire body. Remember that number: It's a good way to keep a perspective on how much you train your biceps compared with your other muscle groups. -- from menshealth.com
i started the break-in routine today after a 6 month break due to some injurues and sickness. before the break, my previous workouts consisted of high weight/low rep schemes, so the higher reps in the break-in routine were a challenge.
after not having been able to do squats for 6 months, i wanted to cut my legs off after the last set of squats (seriously). i rolled on the floor moaning and cussing for approximately 12 minutes. i then proceeded to do the next superset of static lunges and rows. after that, i proceeded to throw up three times between walking from my barn (where i workout) to my house (where i have the swiss ball). i made it through the workout, but not according to rest periods specified. i feel like a wuss. i don't think i'll ever take that long of a break again, no matter the injuries or sickness.
Twice this week people have come up to me after a set and said, "Whoa, that looks really hard."
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ROFL, seems to be the theme of the book. While doing Strength I and Hypertrophy I people have come up to me and had similar comments.
Humbling experience these workouts. The muscle soreness that follows these workouts is unique. I haven't recieved too many comments, but people staring at me with that "what the hell are you doing" look has increased....
Just finished Hypertrophy 1. I'm not sure which workout will follow after a week of well deserved rest. My body definately had it's ass kicked....
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ROFL, seems to be the theme of the book. While doing Strength I and Hypertrophy I people have come up to me and had similar comments.
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How did you find the Hypertrophy 1 & Strength 1 programs? What type of results did you experience?
Strength 1 I liked, and had some good results from. Getting ready to start strength 2 today. My DL is currently hovering around ~370. If I can get it close to 405 I'll consider Strength 2 a success
Hypertrophy 1 was okay. I like workouts with more than an A/B day since I workout 4 times/week. Also, doing Squats and DLs on the same day is something I'm not too fond of. Results wise though, Hyper 1 had me looking much bigger, and it helped me recover a few pounds of weight that I lost from being sick before I started the program.
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