09-01-2020, 08:00 AM
(09-01-2020, 06:19 AM)Scott Stevenson Wrote: Yes, I understand why you're not doing a third grouping right now, but I don't know why it's an issue. You'll not be at that gym in just a few weeks.
Similarly, there's no need (from my perspective) to talk about things you would be eating in a few weeks from now only if you lived somewhere other than where will be living.
You can choose whatever groupings you like, as many as you want. I say go for it!
Yea, I think that was my original question was about the 2-3 groupings, clearly the idea is to keep the same ones in rotation as long as possible, but what I've not personally wrapped my head around (until now) is that, for me, it isn't possible, or even worth the mental masturbation as I'll not be 100% sure on the gym I'll choose in DR (I have obviously scoped out a few options that all seem pretty suitable though)
I think I was also seeking permission to do the 2 groupings when as you say, it's not really needed - my situation is unique and problematic so "perfect" just doesnt exist!
Quote:I must not be following: If you can't "get the intensity/stimulus up on loading sets" doing single leg work, why do you want to keep the single leg exercises you have in grouping #2?...
Yea I did a terrible job explaining myself again, I was referring to single leg / pistol squat-type where balance becomes an issue, I've really liked keeping my rear foot on the bench as that helps the stability. But yea, I explained that poorly.
Quote:Here's some food for thought.
You're exceeding the rep range for Loading sets (per the book) if you're doing 18 reps. You can hold a plate on your chest to add load.
If you want to do those groupings you can, but it sounds to me like they are NOT what you'd ideally be doing in a normally equipped gym. But if you have decided you like them and can progress, that's perfect. (My point here is to no resign yourself to a pseudo-progressive overload scheme with exercises (where the machines change so you've got a least one discontinuity in tracking progression) if you have other exercises available that you'd prefer overall.
Front squats on a smith are an option for a compound thigh exercise. A belt squat can also be done with a purely vertical (90˚ up and down) smith if you have dip belt or and actual hip squat belt you trust. 302 Found makes a great one.
You can also do smith sissy hacks and somersault squats on a smith (search the site for those), as quad isolation exercises.
-S
Front squats are in for Saturday's MR day and Smith sissy hacks too! Thanks for the feedback.
The belt would've been a good variation (and was one I was originally scoping) but the gym took that away too... If I wasn't traveling a bunch I'd invest in a belt of some sort.
Overall though, you're 100% right and whilst it would be great to keep the same/similar exercises in varying gyms, from a loading progression it just wouldn't make sense to overthink it!
Much love to you and thank you for your patience with me
