01-05-2017, 03:28 AM
(01-05-2017, 12:02 AM)Scott Stevenson Wrote: This is the first time that I can recall hearing someone say this.
How much weight did you gain?... (Did you get leaner?...)
Were you using heavy compounds like Rack deads, BO rows for back and barbell presses for your chest and shoulder Compound exercises?...
Have you made your pump sets into absolute and pure torture?...
-S
If I am honest, I haven't been utilizing the deadlifts or rack dead's due to my foot (broken toes) injury however this has now recovered as of recent so considering on this second blast to incorporate some deads into this phase.
Do you think now is a good opportunity being the start of a phase to change the exercises accordingly? Or do you think sticking with my previous blast exercises and continuing to progressive overload would be more beneficial ?
I have played it safe and used wide grip, neutral grip pull ups , t bar rows and barbell rows for these for the loading sets, unilateral smith row (as demonstrated in one of your instagram vids) & lat pull down variations for the MR's (Pump sets see below). Some exercises I have used Chest wise inc. low incline smith pressing, plate loaded machine presses etc and high inc smith/db press for shoulders. These exercises work for me due to past shoulder injury's from rugby.
Regarding the pump sets, I always fail however I am struggling to get a pump on these at all before that point. For these I am using both seated rows and lat pulldown variation machines, and yes no matter what set type, muscle group I attack at 110%.
I have been under the guidance of JP for the last 3 years so I am sure you understand the training/approach I have undergone
. This included more volume for arms in the form of heavy loading sets, rest pause sets etc.