Dorian Yates routine

[Makavelli]

He actually did two working sets according to his book and his video, which is one of the best training videos ever. And he used 3-4 exercises per bodypart. He trained 2 days on, 1 off. Each body part got hit once every 6 days. That is how he trained. He is a genetic freak, which always needs to be taken into account. He didn't use just HIT. It was his own version of HIT.

 

[abomb]

He is a genetic freak

All that needs to be said. Case closed.

 

[Skallagrimson]

He actually did two working sets according to his book and his video, which is one of the best training videos ever. And he used 3-4 exercises per bodypart. He trained 2 days on, 1 off. Each body part got hit once every 6 days. That is how he trained. He is a genetic freak, which always needs to be taken into account. He didn't use just HIT. It was his own version of HIT.

-Thanks, man. I think it is something worth looking into. Like was mentioned earlier, I dont think it was all genetics since he had a number of years of mediocrity before exploding.

 

[OMEGA]

He is a genetic freak

All that needs to be said. Case closed.

not really:

http://www.athlete.ru/fotos/profi/dorian/dorian_yates_205_young_3.jpg

 

[KD1]

Look at how hard and long Arnold trained and how awesome of a body he developed on a relatively low amount of gear. Pros today can get away with training a lot less because they run such huge amounts of gear.

 

[Makavelli]

-Thanks, man. I think it is something worth looking into. Like was mentioned earlier, I dont think it was all genetics since he had a number of years of mediocrity before exploding.

No it's not all genetics. I'm not a fan of Dorian's physique, but I am a fan of Dorian. He was very methodical in his approach to bodybuilding. Dorian succeeded because of several reasons. Genetics, work ethic, discipline, and he came in at the perfect time. He changed bodybuilding forever by ushering in the "freak" era. I don't think it was for the better, but the guy dominated. The black and white pics from '93 are nothing short of amazing.

 

[Nytol2]

Anyone tried his 1 set 1-2 reps, 3.5 hours (total gym time per week) routine. .

1-2 reps! Dorian never trained like that. Have a look at his video.

I do however train similar to him, only twice per week, 1/2 sets per bodypart, to failure, 9-14 days between training the same body part.

So far I have a 490lb raw bench, and a 661lb deadlift at a bodyweight of 235lbs (I'm also 6'1", so i have a fair way to push and pull it)

I does work.

 

[Makavelli]

1-2 reps! Dorian never trained like that. Have a look at his video.

I do however train similar to him, only twice per week, 1/2 sets per bodypart, to failure, 9-14 days between training the same body part.

So far I have a 490lb raw bench, and a 661lb deadlift at a bodyweight of 235lbs (I'm also 6'1", so i have a fair way to push and pull it)

I does work.

He meant sets, not reps.

 

[c3bodybuilding]

Dorian built his size using the two on, one off, two on split. Like all bbers of the late 80's and early 90's.

And he was NOT the first 300lb freak. That would Lou Ferrigno when made his come back in 91 and was 310lbs.

Edit, I forgot to mention that Dorian changed it up after a few years and went from two on, one off, two on, two off, to eod. Upperbody one day, legs arms the next, cycled nonstop.

You'd be surprised how these pro's really train, how they take their gh, slin, what they really eat, and all their other little secrets. All the shit you see in their videos and books is mostly lies. It's all set up to keep selling mags and videos. You can't blame them as it's tough to make a buck in this sport.

Try becoming close to a few of these guys and you'll be amazed at the shit you hear. And no, it's nothing like what you read in Flex, MD or see in their training vids.