How do YOU train?

[diesel_3]

Just wondering how the vets here train while on cycle.
Anybody run programs like Wendlers? Lift as heavy as you can for 1-5 Reps? or 85% 1RM for 6-8 reps?

Don't know yet what I will do for my 1st cycle but I want to maximize the gains, obviously. I currently do 3x full body but not sure that would be 'ideal'

I used to run Wendler's 531 when I was cutting and it helped with strength gains, so I might give that a go since you are constantly increasing the weights.

 

[imdennis]

usually i do 3 sets of something, dont really pass more then 6 reps, then move on to the next thing, wait like 30 seconds between sets, usually finish usually in an hour to an hour 1/2

 

[Rumpy]

I stay at 3 X 10 and try to be at or near failure on my last rep. I don't do 1RM or any low rep sets. It's too hard on my old man joints.

 

[dnab87]

personally be doing high volume high intensity doing squats for 3 x 20 at 315 is harder than any 455+ heavy squat ive ever attempted. also been doing a lot of overload progression.

 

[TheWalkingDead]

I lift heavy 5x5. Squats, Deadlifts, Bench Press, Military Press. For accessory work I do pull ups. For cardio I do sledgehammer, farmers walks, and tire flips.

 

[ChickenMayBite]

Im half way trough on my first test e cycle i've gained already 7k, my training is just the same as off the gear, just much heavier.. i stay between 3-10 reps lift as heavy as i can 1-2 min between sets,
alot of 5x5 and drop sets, to failure almost every set. also my workout takes an hour and half now
hope that helps

 

[XELFLEC]

I overtrain, don't count sets don't count reps and don't stop till I can't do another rep.
And ill still wake up like I never worked out.

 

[dnab87]

Doms isn't a direct reflection if how beneficial a workout is but us prolly change something if you walk normal after a big leg day

 

[XELFLEC]

Amen to that.

 

[DexterMorgan]

I'm not a vet, its my 1st cycle. I workout everyday. In one week I hit every body part twice. I do 4 sets for each exercise and staying within 6-12 reps. Each set I increase weight for every exercise. I'm not that big, but I am a beast.

 

[clman8585]

I've been training constant tension half rep theory with 20-30reps per setbut I still get my full ROM sets in with heavy weight as well.

 

[bigkit34]

Dc training, drop sets, heavy negatives, 21s, etc. i incorporate all different shit all the time. Remember its pretty hard to overtrain while ON so take advantage

 

[diesel_3]

Nice, lots of different variations in here.
I'm assuming everyone in here is noticing some good gains if that's the way everybody trains! Hahaha.
Sounds like I could do Wendlers boring but big (Which focuses mostly on the big 4 compounds) and just add in assistance work as needed. Want to make sure I am working to failure, too.

 

[enzo321]

I'm not a vet, its my 1st cycle. I workout everyday. In one week I hit every body part twice. I do 4 sets for each exercise and staying within 6-12 reps. Each set I increase weight for every exercise. I'm not that big, but I am a beast.

This except I pyramid down. I also don't like the 6 rep range; I usually try to stay in the 10-12.

 

[Bliepy]

Super high intensity. I'm natty so I need more rest between workouts. Plus I'm 49 so my old man joints take longer to recover!

Example of a pyramid and drop sets/superset leg workout that takes me about 45 minutes.

Squats:
- 6 warmup sets from 135-225
- 325x25, 315x20, 275x20, 225x20, 205x20; only rest is removing plates

Front Squats:
- 205x10, 225x10, 255x8; only rest is removing plates

Bulgarian Squats ss w/Lunges
- 3x10

Leg Extensions
- 5x20 with 30 secs rest between sets

Stiff Leg Deads ss w/Leg Curls
- 3x15

Calves
Giantset; Seated, Donkeys, Standing, Weighted 1 Leg
- 4x20

 

[diesel_3]

Super high intensity. I'm natty so I need more rest between workouts. Plus I'm 49 so my old man joints take longer to recover!

Example of a pyramid and drop sets/superset leg workout that takes me about 45 minutes.

Squats:
- 6 warmup sets from 135-225
- 325x25, 315x20, 275x20, 225x20, 205x20; only rest is removing plates

Front Squats:
- 205x10, 225x10, 255x8; only rest is removing plates

Bulgarian Squats ss w/Lunges
- 3x10

Leg Extensions
- 5x20 with 30 secs rest between sets

Stiff Leg Deads ss w/Leg Curls
- 3x15

Calves
Giantset; Seated, Donkeys, Standing, Weighted 1 Leg
- 4x20

Whoa, that is a ton of volume! haha

 

[palmers]

5 chin ups, 5 sit ups 5 lunges and a handful of dbol/day