the official what (not) to do thread!

[SAGAT]

i will try that today on BB rows...let you know how it went tomorrow.

 

[Royster]

using bodybuilding specific training methods (drop sets, giant sets, isolation methods), when you have only been training for 1 or 2 years. Squat, deadlift, press and eat, thats all you need.

 

[SAGAT]

i will try that today on BB rows...let you know how it went tomorrow.

well i tried some extra warm up sets, didn't exactly work for me...guess i'll stick to 2 warm up sets then.

 

[crew9]

Dont exhaust yourself before you actually get to your heavy/strengthening sets.
the way I do it:
about 30% of heavy set 10 reps slowly, and then 10 quickly. ( put blood into muscles)
add 20 % 4 reps(adaption for tendons)
add 20 % 3 reps("")
add 10 % 2 reps("")
add 10% 1 rep("") After all this your muscles should NOT feel fatigued, but ready to go.
add 10 % do heavy sets.(makes you strong)

I added 15 pounds to my bench when I started this warmup. If any of you try it, tell me your results.

seems kinda max-OTish

 

[philipusmcr]

Actually it is pretty much is theirs, except I variated it a little. I think they have u do a little more. It works for me, except lately ive changed the first 2 sets to 6 reps and strait to the 2 reps after (skip the 4 and 3).

 

[harhar]

Am I not supposed to stretch before a lift? I've always been doing that... Im a beginner (started a month ago).

 

[Lumberg]

Think about it...stretching elongates the muscle....the idea while lifting is to shorten the muscle. Do what you think is best, but I save my stretching for AFTER the workout, and always do warm-up sets.

 

[landser]

My biggest mistake has been over-training!! 14 sets for biceps equals shrinkage, not growth!! Also, too much emphasis on strength gain rather than actual muscle stimulation has slowed my development.

 

[cwick0]

Please dont bench using the "pussy" pad as to guys in my gym did today.

 

[H_T_]

I had to post after seeing the "curling in the squat rack" post. the gym i workout at is small, only 2 racks. i've see it many times and never ceases to piss me off.