Recent content by Chezdon

Twice a week. Two Upper/Lower body sessions, so every three to four days. I couldn't imagine only hitting them once, and doing them three times on a FB was too much. I'm liking it the way it is.

Pullups are by far my favourite exercise. I look forward to doing these the most. Obviously not working the most muscles but nevermind.

That isn't HIIT. Sprint intervals should be 20, 30 secs max. You're going all out. My HIIT rowing workout takes 17 minutes, which includes a 5 minute warmup.

Why all the hate? I think he's good! Especially for newbies. He explains things clearly and is obviously using a lighter weight for demonstration. Ok he can come across as a condecending douchebag but he's harmless!

I lie on the floor and keeping my legs straight raise them to a 90 degree angle. Different to a crunch, but still works. To make it harder I hold a weight with my arms outstreached, and do V sit ups. Youtube it if not sure.

Good luck getting back. I rushed back from an injury and damaged myself further. Had to take 2 or 3 weeks off. Very depressing. Anyway, I'm enjoying the routine you gave me a week or so ago, the upper/lower split. Still early days but I'm really enjoying it, makes a change from FBs. You'll be...

Why do people think abs are some sort of alien, unique muscle. Just because they're hid behind a wall of fat (for most people), doesn't mean they're any different. Yes, they will visible with cardio and a good diet, but, they'll be weak. No excuse not to directly work them.

To be fair, I bet over half of you were the very morons you're complaining about. Everyone was a beginner once.

60KG on each arm that is crazy weight.

I’m a little confused, Southern. If I’m doing Upper/Lower split, should I not hit all the upper body muscles on Day 2 and 4? I know you said I’ll hit chest with the dips, but there is no shoulder for Day 2. Or with this program am I only really doing one major lift a week for each muscle group...

I've read up about muscle memory but it's one of those things that you can't really prove as each individual is different. I trained at school, took time off and recently came back to it. I feel like I'm progressing quickly, but whos to say I wouldn't have even if I had never touched a weight...

That looks good to me - more exercises which is good. All these 5 X 5? Thanks. No chest on day 4 though?

Hi guys, I've been doing FBs since Sept 09 now and thinking of moving onto a split. I then read up about 5X5 and interested in doing that. After a lot of reading, I've come up with the following upper/lower split 4 times a week. I want to keep putting on size and strength. Monday/Thursday...