07-26-2015, 04:22 AM
Well it sounds like you should stay on tier one for a while until your conditioning improves and your body adapts to the full body workouts. I say this bc most people I've seen do a week of tier one then jump up the tiers for no reason aside from thinking more = better.
Why do you want to do cardio might I ask? Typically full body workouts combined with high rep supersets really in and of itself is great cardio (compared to doing 1-2 muscle groups resting 1-3 min between sets).
Re: pausing during pump sets - I recommend going lighter than you did and don't focus so much on counting reps vs just reconnecting your mind muscle connection with each muscle group pumping the reps slow and steady like Scott's videos show. During pump sets I never go to full lockout on most things so there's constant tension. Back when I used to lock out reps like pressing exercises, it's harder (for me) not to pause here and there to gather my breath to keep going. Little things go a long way..
Post up a journal if you get a chance. It's a good way for guys like Scott to get some context from you when answering questions.
Why do you want to do cardio might I ask? Typically full body workouts combined with high rep supersets really in and of itself is great cardio (compared to doing 1-2 muscle groups resting 1-3 min between sets).
Re: pausing during pump sets - I recommend going lighter than you did and don't focus so much on counting reps vs just reconnecting your mind muscle connection with each muscle group pumping the reps slow and steady like Scott's videos show. During pump sets I never go to full lockout on most things so there's constant tension. Back when I used to lock out reps like pressing exercises, it's harder (for me) not to pause here and there to gather my breath to keep going. Little things go a long way..
Post up a journal if you get a chance. It's a good way for guys like Scott to get some context from you when answering questions.
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