Soldato
I guess it depends how far you go.. if you feel pain coming from you spine etc stop!
I can comfortably squat 60kg for 20 reps.. at a push 80-90kg should be possible 
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I guess it depends how far you go.. if you feel pain coming from you spine etc stop!
I can comfortably squat 60kg for 20 reps.. at a push 80-90kg should be possible 
Soldato
Sounds terrible, absolutely terrible. Serves little purpose other than giving you a big pump, even then one set isn't going to be that big.
Soldato
In fact, having just read that site there doesn't seem to be much of a basis for anything. 1 set of 20 reps isn't going to build much muscle, or stronger muscle. The whole premise is based on "you did it last week, so you'll be able to do it next week.... With an extra 5lbs", which is a ridiculous and flawed ideology. And if you can manage 20 reps of your 12-rep max, then it either isn't your 12-rep max, or your 20 rep set is taking so long it can't be called a set.
Either way, even a typical hypertrophy routine will see you gaining more strength, and I dare say even a strength orientated routine will gain you more mass!
Either way, even a typical hypertrophy routine will see you gaining more strength, and I dare say even a strength orientated routine will gain you more mass!
Caporegime
Going by your last deadlift session it's a fair whack of weight. Post a video.
I'll have to do one next week. I did work hard at my technique over the summer but maybe I've slipped back into old habits. I had the same thing last week and the soreness had gone completely the next morning.
Caporegime
It could be there for a number of reasons. I find it helps to video the sets anyway so you can check yourself otherwise you might slip in to bad habits as you say
anyone seen that mad-ish 20 rep squat routine? what do you lot think?
I just want to give it a go for no reason at all
Haven't read the link but have done high volume/set workouts before.
Currently do DC widowmaker sets which after warming up is 1 heavy set of 4-8RM, followed by a 2 minute rest and then a 20 rep set with a weight you would normally struggle with for 12 reps. CNS trickery comes in to play somewhat. Works out that's done 3 times in 2 weeks due to A/B workouts and only once on each varient (back squat, front squat, hack squat).
You need some heavy stimulus in there too along with structure and progression. Aimlessly lifting similar weights for 20 reps week in week out isn't optimal.
Caporegime
Depends entirely on what sore means to you. Lots of people get doms in their lower back, it doesn't mean it's dangerous however.
Get a video next week, if you have any issues people can show you how to correct them.
Post the video in here though: http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18398834
Get a video next week, if you have any issues people can show you how to correct them.
Post the video in here though: http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18398834
yeah 3.7 liters of milk(I do drink a lot of milk but even then this would be over the top for me) and 1set 20 reps - adding weight every week, do 2 days/week from what I've read - will reach your max in 5-6 weeks at a guess
When I started lifting, I was lanky and couldn't eat enough without spending $$$ so I did the gallon of milk a day (GOMAD), worked an absolute treat!
Soldato
My grip has slowly been getting better, but today’s session was hindered slightly by grip issues.
My bicep pull downs and dumbbell bent over rows, toward the end of the sets, I'm literally holding on for dear life by the tips of my fingers...
Is it time to use straps or some aid?
My bicep pull downs and dumbbell bent over rows, toward the end of the sets, I'm literally holding on for dear life by the tips of my fingers...
Is it time to use straps or some aid?
Man of Honour
No it's time to work on your grip more.
Caporegime
As tom said, work on your grip further (what weight is it anyway?) Or adopt a hook grip on db rows.
Caporegime
Soldato
Firstly, what on Earth is a bicep pull down?
Secondly, I'd go against the grain here and say I would happily use straps on BORs. There's no point letting the weak link in your body (in this case your forearms) hinder your other muscles (in this case lats and biceps) from getting the benefit of the exercise.
Your lats may develop strength a lot faster than your forearms, and there is absolutely no need to hinder that development by not strapping up.
FWIW, I have used straps for BORs, but I don't currently. My grip is fine and challenged enough with deadlifts and other back work, including bicep exercises (anyone else get sick forearm pump from barbell curls?). What I would recommend is getting some liquid chalk, it will improve your grip massively without the need of resorting to straps.
if your grip is failing and your arnt currently use anything then start with liquid chalk.
Once you get to a stage where you understand that even with liquid chalk, grip is the limiting factor on a lift where you arnt concerned about grip e.g. BOR's (as monkee has said above) then get some straps.
No point starting straight in with straps when chalk really does an impressive job.
Once you get to a stage where you understand that even with liquid chalk, grip is the limiting factor on a lift where you arnt concerned about grip e.g. BOR's (as monkee has said above) then get some straps.
No point starting straight in with straps when chalk really does an impressive job.
Soldato
I think he means lat pulldowns.
And yeh straps/gloves who gives a **** - providing your form is on cue I dont see the issue
Soldato
Gloves are actually a no-no. They'll hold your back, and stop your hands from looking manly and calloused.