madcow 5x5 workout question

[jim2268]

I'm currently planning on starting the madcow intermidiate workout. And under the workout it says assistance. What does that mean? Does that mean that I do that exercise everytime I workout or something else? Thanks

 

[aweb ayt]

they are "smaller" movements designed to assist the "big" lifts which may or may not be lagging
ie: tricep extensions to help the bench press, pull-ups to help rows, etc

 

[Calfie1st1]

i also had a question. for the rows part, which kind do you do?? ive been doing bent over rows.

 

[jim2268]

i understand what they are for. but do i do them every time i work out or only if im having trouble with a set?

 

[aweb ayt]

i also had a question. for the rows part, which kind do you do?? ive been doing bent over rows.

http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/weight-training-weight-lifting/bb-rows-madcow-366601.html

i understand what they are for. but do i do them every time i work out or only if im having trouble with a set?

yes, do them

 

[jim2268]

thank you

 

[djeclipse]

If the assistance hinders the progress of the major lifts don't do them. They are only in there because most people that are used to a BB type split feel they need to do curls etc. So he allows you to do them for 2 sets on friday.

The rows are Pendlay rows, from the Floor 90deg to the ground.