Question about upper body work. - JP Fitness Forums

Jodi · 01-01-2008, 05:29 PM

Hi, I will be beginning the program in the book tomorrow, but I do have a couple of questions. First, my goal is weight loss, but I am not new to weight lifting and have been doing so for several years. Should I begin this program right at the beginning with Stage 1 and work forward...or should I jump ahead. I have read the book, but wasn't sure if this was designed for someone with absolutely no experience with weights.

Also, I am curious about the lack of certain upper-body moves. Like bicep curls, tricep work. Maybe I'm just to use to always incorporating those types of moves, it puzzles me that they are not included.

Thanks!

Jodi

kattpl · 01-01-2008, 05:31 PM

Great question Jodi, I was wondering the same thing!!

Thanks
Kath

missjane · 01-01-2008, 05:32 PM

I say start with Stage 1 because it's not a wimpy workout....it's tough! I've been doing the original NROL, and the break-in workout in NROL is quite deceiving, as I am sure Stage 1 will be, as well. In reading through the book, I really feel it will prepare you and propel you into the other stages.

As for the bicep/tricep work, re-read page 112 -- New Rule #19.

LisaS · 01-01-2008, 05:33 PM

Lou talks about why small muscle isolation moves aren't included in the programs on pg 112-113.

In essence, if you are doing the big complex moves (presses, pushups, pulldowns, rows, chinups) you are working those muscles in the way they are designed to work -- in coordination with the big movers.

Jodi · 01-01-2008, 05:36 PM

Thanks for the fast replies. I missed that Rule and will backtrack to read it.

Would the first book be a worthwhile purchase even though I now own the newest one?

Jodi

missjane · 01-01-2008, 05:37 PM

Jodi,

I plan on going back to the original NROL when I finish with NROL4W, only because I NEED a plan and a program. Because NROL has so many different programs, I really think I can go right back to it. I'll need to assess where I am 6 months from now and then decide which program to do. I'm glad I have both books.

fengshway · 01-01-2008, 06:25 PM

miss jane, I agree. once my 6 months of 4W are gone, I am going back to NROL, because they are year round plans and there are several to choose from depending on your goals.

stingo · 01-02-2008, 10:46 AM

Both books are excellent and well worth having on any shelf. In NROL, there's a Break-In workout that they encourage everyone to do, even if for a few times, so as to get used to the style of lifting that is used throughout the book.

Lisa~ · 01-02-2008, 11:13 AM

Another benefit of reading the original NROL is the information on basic human movement (squat, bend [deadlift], lunge, push, pull, twist). That information was the main focus of the original NROL and certainly NR4W is founded on those ideas, but NR4W had a lot of other, new female-specific information to present. For the women who are new to lifting or were introduced to lifting via popular magazines, this is new material. It would be educational for them to read the first seven chapters of the original NROL (in addition to having all those workout programs to use).