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Do we have one of these? I just started a new program, that I kinda blended with a BFS program I learned a few years back. Basically, you track total weight lifted per exercise, per day, per week. You then make adjustments every week to "beat" what you did the week before, trying to lift more on every exercise, every week, even if it is a small increase, as they will add up in time.

Anyone do anything like this? We're basically doing a hodge-podge of exercises, but trying to focus on one muscle group per day.

Thoughts? What kinds of exercise routines do you/have you done where you find the biggest improvements? I am not a supplement guy.
Jun 20, 2013 3:22pm
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I Jazzercise.
Jun 20, 2013 3:38pm
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BRO, do you even lift?
Jun 20, 2013 4:02pm
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the paleo thread has some good stuff in it.

one thing in there that i really like was reverse pyramid. instead of going up in weight and down in reps, you reverse it.
Jun 20, 2013 4:11pm
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ernest_t_bass;1460704 wrote:
Thoughts? What kinds of exercise routines do you/have you done where you find the biggest improvements?
The most important muscle in the body is the heart so I run.
Natural resistance like push-ups, pull-ups and sit-ups are good. Weights are bad.
Jun 20, 2013 4:12pm
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P90X2. I like it got body fat tested two months ago after doing my second round and was at 6.8%. I was in very good shape when I started but it has taken it to a new level.
Jun 20, 2013 4:23pm
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I do a lot of bowling and leg presses.
Jun 20, 2013 4:25pm
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said_aouita;1460745 wrote:The most important muscle in the body is the heart so I run.
Natural resistance like push-ups, pull-ups and sit-ups are good. Weights are bad.
Weights are bad? :laugh:

hasbeen;1460744 wrote:the paleo thread has some good stuff in it.

one thing in there that i really like was reverse pyramid. instead of going up in weight and down in reps, you reverse it.
I saw some nice gains using this method, especially with lower body stuff (squats, leg press, etc.)
Jun 20, 2013 4:39pm
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said_aouita;1460745 wrote: Weights are bad.

Lol
Jun 20, 2013 10:07pm
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We had a P90X that died out and some started posting workout stuff on the paleo thread.

I try to do three days weight training based on P90X.
Two days of indoor cardio with Insanity.
In the summer bike or run once or twice a week. In the winter swim once a week.
Jun 20, 2013 10:07pm
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said_aouita;1460745 wrote: Weights are bad.
Did you miss BR posting anorexic photos of marathon runners vs sprinters who weight train.
Jun 20, 2013 10:09pm
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ernest_t_bass;1460704 wrote:but trying to focus on one muscle group per day
Not a fan. At least group the muscles together to alternate on a day.
Jun 20, 2013 10:10pm
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Sonofanump;1460863 wrote:Not a fan. At least group the muscles together to alternate on a day.
No, not solely on one group. We'll put a main focus on one group, or a pair, and mix in some other sets, targeting other muscles. Today, we did about 4 triceps exercises, and littered in some legs, bi's, chest, etc.
Jun 20, 2013 10:25pm
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Sonofanump;1460863 wrote:Not a fan. At least group the muscles together to alternate on a day.
PM me your email, and I'll send you a copy of the sheet I am using.
Jun 20, 2013 10:25pm
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ernest_t_bass;1460867 wrote:No, not solely on one group. We'll put a main focus on one group, or a pair, and mix in some other sets, targeting other muscles. Today, we did about 4 triceps exercises, and littered in some legs, bi's, chest, etc.
OK, gotcha. I like grouping two or three per session and don't like doing a major muscle (chest or legs) more than once every 4-5 days. Have fun.
Jun 20, 2013 10:31pm
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I'm in the middle of another round of P90 right now. I did it a few years ago and dropped 30 lbs. After some sympathy weight gain with the recent baby, I'm trying to get back to form. If you don't have a ton of time to work out, P90 is pretty quick, easy, and gets decent results.
Jun 20, 2013 10:57pm
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fan_from_texas;1460880 wrote:After some sympathy weight gain with the recent baby
bullshit, you got lazy, fatty
Jun 20, 2013 11:09pm
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fan_from_texas;1460880 wrote:I'm in the middle of another round of P90 right now. I did it a few years ago and dropped 30 lbs. After some sympathy weight gain with the recent baby, I'm trying to get back to form. If you don't have a ton of time to work out, P90 is pretty quick, easy, and gets decent results.

Quick? Lol. No.
Jun 20, 2013 11:18pm
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ccrunner609;1460887 wrote:i started doing the old BFS type program in regards to repping 10-8-6-4-2 type sets. My maxes went up greatly. But what I really got into was Doing hang cleans, powercleans and snatches. THe Snatches were unreal help in regards to improving hip power and front delt strength. Would do 5x5 sets on these

I don't do any of those, bc I'm no longer an athlete.
Jun 20, 2013 11:19pm
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ccrunner609;1460897 wrote:yeah......if someone loses 30 pounds on a program they think its awesome. No, they are fat and jsut about anything will get results.

No. It won't.
Jun 20, 2013 11:21pm
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ernest_t_bass;1460894 wrote:Quick? Lol. No.

The workouts for the first 45 days are under 30 minutes. That counts as pretty quick in my book.
Jun 21, 2013 12:46am
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Automatik;1460757 wrote:Weights are bad? :laugh:
birddog23;1460859 wrote:Lol
It was meant partially as a joke. I do believe (for competitive male distance runners) natural resistance training is all that's needed. Not weights.

Are weights really bad= No. Duh....they just are not as good for some.


Just an imo.
Jun 21, 2013 3:23am
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said_aouita;1460998 wrote:It was meant partially as a joke. I do believe (for competitive male distance runners) natural resistance training is all that's needed. Not weights.

Are weights really bad= No. Duh....they just are not as good for some.
Yeah weights are not recommended for those under 12 years old and over 78 years old.
Jun 21, 2013 7:35am
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fan_from_texas;1460880 wrote:I'm in the middle of another round of P90 right now. I did it a few years ago and dropped 30 lbs. After some sympathy weight gain with the recent baby, I'm trying to get back to form. If you don't have a ton of time to work out, P90 is pretty quick, easy, and gets decent results.
Have you tried P90X2?
Jun 21, 2013 8:15am
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rrfan;1461021 wrote:Have you tried P90X2?

No. How long are the workouts?
Jun 21, 2013 8:16am