Which Training Method do YOU use?

[DecaBane]

These six training methods are from the sticky up top, Sorry if this poll has been done before. I am switching to 5x5 immediately from my own basic n00bie mass routine.


DecaBane

 

[DecaBane]

Forgot to put OTHER, sorry about that.

 

[papucho]

I Use Ns's 5x5 but with a little mod. and I love it!

 

[Backlash]

I did 5x5 for about 2 months. I am now doing HST. And, yeah, this poll was done recently, maybe 5 or 6 weeks ago?

 

[cheesecake]

Currently using a slightly modified version of the WSB Basic 9 Week program. I'm having a great time.
...chad...

 

[needsize]

For what its worth, I've been using the 5x5 for years with a lot of success. But this year I plan on switching between opposite routines, like 5x5 and DC, every few months to see if that shocks some growth

 

[MULE1]

METAL MILITIA BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[MULE1]

METAL MILITIA BABY!!!!!!!!!!!! bALLS

 

[MULE1]

METAL MILITIA BABY!!!!!!!!!!!! bALLS TO

 

[MULE1]

METAL MILITIA BABY!!!!!!!!!!!! bALLS TO THE

 

[MULE1]

METAL MILITIA BABY!!!!!!!!!!!! bALLS TO THE WALL

 

[ffknight84]

honst to god, i hope that was an accicdent

 

[PolishHammer1977]

Hammer WSB starting Monday

 

[Zander1983]

Hammer WSB starting Monday

Me too

 

[bigguns15]

Phelps Power Method, baby!

 

[JollyRogers]

tryin some 5x5 mod

 

[FatRat]

For what its worth, I've been using the 5x5 for years with a lot of success. But this year I plan on switching between opposite routines, like 5x5 and DC, every few months to see if that shocks some growth

I have found great results moving between DC and 5x5. I am planning to do this evert 3 to 4 months. As you say, opposite routines with regard to volume, frequency, failure etc. but both advocate constant weight progression which I think is the key to progress with any form of training.

Also, due to the gradual build up of intensity that both offer, I use this as a form of periodisation...

 

[Liftbig]

westside all the way

 

[pwr_machine]

Former Phelps Power Method. Now making the transition to the Phelps Mass Method!

 

[FatRat]

A Phelps for all seasons!

 

[MULE1]

honst to god, i hope that was an accicdent

it was but when I saw it I thought it was kinda funny so i left it up

 

[Devastation]

my own modified militia routine

 

[Becoming]

I would say I like west side, but throw in some periodized power training blocks (similar to phelps power plan above) for some variety.. Also I try to keep things more athletically applicable and so use some other excersizes like cleans, push press, etc

 

[Scotsman]

I have stolen bits and pieces from other training styles over the years and have tailored it to suit me the best. Though I continually look for ways to improve what I am doing.

Cheers,
Scotsman

 

[JOKER47]

Slightly modified WSB.


Joker

 

[Exodus]

the mold i train is around wsb.......... but then there is things i have stole from strongman techniques. also some olympic lifts. i also do some bodybuilding. some metal militia along with some dc training thrown in the mix.

X

 

[needsize]

presently I'm going more with the "starving myself to death" approach....

 

[bigguns15]

presently I'm going more with the "starving myself to death" approach....

I'm sorry. Not too much longer for you though!

 

[needsize]

I'm sorry. Not too much longer for you though!

8 weeks seems like such a long time....it just figures that my wife is a few months pregnant and eating everything in sight, that doesnt help my willpower much...and I only got away with calling her "fattie" out of frustration once...

 

[pwr_machine]

throw in some periodized power training blocks (similar to phelps power plan above) for some variety..

I like the sound of that.

 

[louden_swain]

custom program.

 

[JOKER47]

8 weeks seems like such a long time....it just figures that my wife is a few months pregnant and eating everything in sight, that doesnt help my willpower much...and I only got away with calling her "fattie" out of frustration once...

I'm surpised you got away with that once. My wife would have literally killed me for that when she was pregnant.


Joker

 

[needsize]

i didnt really get away with it, but it was the only time that I said it. Now I amuse myself but referring to her friends as fatties

 

[thebrute]

i use a combination of MM and WSB. tb

 

[longarms]

Brute brought this thread back to life, so I'll hit it.

I use the Estorga's Instinctively Progressive, Intuitively descending, Old School 5x5 partialated repetitive alternating Swaining/Craining Metal-side West-militia HyperSuperStrength specific, generally eclectic power program.

Can I get an acronym for that?