NEEDSIZE question

[GawdsGift]

yo man, on your 5x5 program you said to only use it for one exercise per muscle group if i understood it right. well the odvius workjouts are going to be

for chest. bench press
and for quads. squats
but what about shoulders , back ,bi's, tris' abs(if they are done)
and other odds and ends like fore arms , calves and shit????

what work outs would i use the 5x5 with them?

 

[calveless wonder]

shoulders = military press
back = deadlift
tri's = close grip bench
bi's = standing barbell curls


calves dont work for this program because they require a higher rep range

 

[needsize]

shoulders = military press
back = deadlift
tri's = close grip bench
bi's = standing barbell curls


calves dont work for this program because they require a higher rep range

exactly what I was going to say, you can also use weighted dip for tris. Stuff like forearms I wouldnt worry about as deadlifting without straps will take care of that for you. For calves I;ve been using nelsons approach and like it, abs I follow something else as well

 

[GawdsGift]

think you an hook me up with you ab plan, not to mark out but you got a amazing physique man. if i could shadow you at your gym for ayear i would. lol.

 

[GawdsGift]

Oh and thanks CW i tried to hook up the katrma but it said i have geven to much today. PEACE

 

[needsize]

Its a routine I learned from a powerlifter (who has a 900 competition squat) to build up core strength. basically, grab a decline bench and ramp it up so that you've got at least a 60 degree or more angle, really steep. Slowly lower yourself about 1/2 way down, to where you really feel resistance, then hold in that position for a slow count of 5, then bring yourself back up. thats one rep, start with 5x5 reps, then if you can do all that, next workout either adds more reps or weight. It doesnt sound like much, but if you do all 5 sets, with a slow 5 count on each rep, you'll be shaking like a leaf by the time you are done. I do that 1x per week, and thats the only ab routine I've done for the past 5 or so years. I do 5 sets of 8-10 reps with a 45lb plate, and thats the whole thing. The cool thing is that it helps your deadlift and squat as well.

 

[GawdsGift]

hey an dont be suprised if i hit you up every now and then and tips for a routine shock. thganks and i'll be talking to you soon.

 

[needsize]

hey an dont be suprised if i hit you up every now and then and tips for a routine shock. thganks and i'll be talking to you soon.

no problem, glad to answer any questions

 

[Toozee]

Its a routine I learned from a powerlifter (who has a 900 competition squat) to build up core strength. basically, grab a decline bench and ramp it up so that you've got at least a 60 degree or more angle, really steep. Slowly lower yourself about 1/2 way down, to where you really feel resistance, then hold in that position for a slow count of 5, then bring yourself back up. thats one rep, start with 5x5 reps, then if you can do all that, next workout either adds more reps or weight. It doesnt sound like much, but if you do all 5 sets, with a slow 5 count on each rep, you'll be shaking like a leaf by the time you are done. I do that 1x per week, and thats the only ab routine I've done for the past 5 or so years. I do 5 sets of 8-10 reps with a 45lb plate, and thats the whole thing. The cool thing is that it helps your deadlift and squat as well.

Sounds like that feels awful......I'll be starting this tomorrow.

 

[Stillgoing]

exactly what I was going to say, you can also use weighted dip for tris. Stuff like forearms I wouldnt worry about as deadlifting without straps will take care of that for you. For calves I;ve been using nelsons approach and like it, abs I follow something else as well

Need, can you give me a quick rundown of Nelsons calf routine?

 

[needsize]

Need, can you give me a quick rundown of Nelsons calf routine?

standing or seated calve raises, pick a weight you can do 20 reps on. Once you get to failure, around 20 reps, rack it, and rest a minimal amount, ie, 10-15 seconds, then go at it again. Repeat that process till you get to 75 reps. It delivers you to new levels of pain

toozee, you'll hate me the next morning but the results are awesome, and it takes 1/4 the amount of time that other routines do

 

[The_Ghost]

standing or seated calve raises, pick a weight you can do 20 reps on. Once you get to failure, around 20 reps, rack it, and rest a minimal amount, ie, 10-15 seconds, then go at it again. Repeat that process till you get to 75 reps. It delivers you to new levels of pain

toozee, you'll hate me the next morning but the results are awesome, and it takes 1/4 the amount of time that other routines do

I can vouch for this, killer routine, I do it twice a week, once with standing, once with seated. I have horrible calves but they are finally starting to grow.

Watch yourself, the first time I literally couldn't walk for a whole day 2 days after my workout.

 

[Stillgoing]

standing or seated calve raises, pick a weight you can do 20 reps on. Once you get to failure, around 20 reps, rack it, and rest a minimal amount, ie, 10-15 seconds, then go at it again. Repeat that process till you get to 75 reps. It delivers you to new levels of pain

toozee, you'll hate me the next morning but the results are awesome, and it takes 1/4 the amount of time that other routines do

That is going to hurt....I love it!!.....

 

[The_Ghost]

I should have added, if you drive a standard, good luck getting home after!

 

[GawdsGift]

wow i migh have to work my way inro that one slowly,

 

[needsize]

wow i migh have to work my way inro that one slowly,

screw that, its the shock that will make you grow, just jump in

 

[GawdsGift]

good deal man i will do that friday, on my leg routine. hey needsize can you check my cycle udate? its called week 4 of 20

 

[Anakin]

Needsize's detailed workout is on the training board. I've been following for 2 months and seriously gains have been very good. Shit if I could shadow Needsize at the gym I would too, lol.

I'm also doing Nelson's calf routine and it has put on some size on my nonexistant calves. But, I only take like 5 seconds to rest between the mini-sets so after I get to 20 reps only add up 3-8 at a time.

 

[Anakin]

BTW Needsize, I was thinking of using a higher volume approach when I start my cycle. What do you think? Plus it's kinda hard to gauge what weight I'll be able to lift next week for 5x5 when strength gains go up fast.

 

[babbabuee]

i love that calf routine of nelsons. I don't use it every workout, but every other workout. I prefer taking no more than 5-10 seconds rest and I try to hit 100. Key is to keep it light enough to where you can do 20 "clean" ones on your first go.

Damn Needsize, that's all you fuckin do for your abs and they look that good? I like the sound of your ab routine because it seems to be high intensity and constant tension on the abs. I will definitely be giving that a try.

 

[needsize]

Damn Needsize, that's all you fuckin do for your abs and they look that good? I like the sound of your ab routine because it seems to be high intensity and constant tension on the abs. I will definitely be giving that a try.

you wont regret it bro, its an awesome routine

 

[tapoutm]

That is going to hurt....I love it!!.....

Sounds like that feels awful......I'll be starting this tomorrow.

This is why I love this place we have some hardcore FREAKS in here!!!!!