New to FT not New to Training

[Scott Stevenson]

Hi Scott, I am also new to this. I did my first workout yesterday. Since I have been doing my own form of high frequency training I started on Tier iii Turbo. I started with day 2: to clarify my question using the e.g. Of The back (wide and thick) say barbell row and weighted pull-up: while the logs/ instructions say 4 sets, am I correct that it's only 2 sets of each to make 4 or should it be one zig-zagg is 1 set - therefore 8 sets of each? I did the former - 2 sets of each which seemed like not much work specifically if there are only 4 training days per week. Conversely the 8 sets of each seems excessive and if applied to the other loading sets would take the workout probably to 2 hours. I understand the idea is between the MR, Pumps and Loading sets the body parts will. E worked 4x per week but the total sets per week on the former structure still seems quite low - maybe I have been used to overdoing it? Given my OCD may be the case.

See page 89 (and thereafter) in the book as well as the numerous logs here in the forum for how to do the Loading sets.

Training Logs: Integrative Bodybuilding

Use the OVERVIEW sheets for training and consider the log sheets only as a semi-organized place to record your performances. (Not all boxes will be filled on the right side of the log. The notes on the Left DO match the Overview Sheets.)

I'd not start with tier III. I've yet to see that work out well for anyone thus far, as least as far as making gains. If you simply want to train for therapy reasons, that's your call, of course. I suggest starting with Tier I to learn the system and adjusting upward. I would say this to almost anyone, regardless of training experience. In your case (knowing what we've discussed), I would say this is especially important.

Make use of that OCD: Dig, dig, dig into the book which is filled with details. Most of the questions asked here in this forum are in the book and those that are not can be found by searching the forum. The advantage in doing so is that you'll learn a great deal along the way.

-S