FT Questions....

[xxscaxx]

CSA,

Well I hate to say (you knew it was coming), but this is a reason why I don't suggest a program like FT if you're engaging in an athletic pursuit / sport / another physically taxing endeavor. (I'm avoiding the bodybuilding is a sport issue.)

First question: Did you make any gains in size with this Blast?...

What is your intention in doing FT while playing hockey (serious question). Really, this should be a starting point, b/c FT is geared towards someone who is only trying to pursue bodybuilding. It's like a hammer that is really only made for hammering in and pulling out nails.

If you goal is to get better at hockey and look like a bodybuilder, the you might want to start with that in mind and construct from scratch. (You could use FT program principles, if you wanted to.)

But, as you're getting at, if you can''t train the big go to exercises (assuming the ones you're having trouble with are those for you), then you're not going to be able to make gains for legs.

Simplest solution is to:
-Avoid the exercises that hurt. An exercise that's bordering on "injurious" for a Loading set can't really be a "go to" exercise, so ti's not a good Loading set exercise. It's definitely one you'd avoid for Pump sets and MRs.

-Stretch the hip flexors periodically at work - like every couple hours at least - working up to more frequently. Stretch these liberally before training as well.

-Get a standing desk at work if you can

-Try one of those non-conventional chairs, where hips are extended and some of your weight rests on a knee / shin support.)


-Get a good (Oriental) bodyworker, MT or ART person to release your iliopsoas. (It will hurt like hell. )

-S

haha I knew you were going to add that tidbit about playing hockey and training.

Honestly, my competitive hockey days are over, but I still love playing. Most of the time i'm only playing once a week (usually on a weekend). I'm not trying to pursue a hockey career. My main focus is bodybuilding which is why I am doing your program in the first place. I also don't play all year around so i'm just trying to work around it while I do play for now. Just so happens some weeks we have two games or in this case for this week three (one sunday, one tonight, another one saturday).

As for size, I don't think i've particularly put on any size but I have maintained my weight and all of my lifts have gone up. I can go into more detail with you on this via PM or email.

I will do as you say and try to stretch more and really focus on getting them loose before lifting. I need to get to a ART person for sure.