06-01-15, 02:37 PM | |
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Woodstock NY
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There was an interesting thread on Cathes forums that talked about lifting heavy for 5 & 5 or 8 & 3 reps and sets to build strength but not bulk. Long rests in between sets. I want to try this. When I was dong Cathe exclusively my biceps and quads got too big for the look I,like so I switched to barre, TA, fusion to slim down and it worked. Now I would like to gain more strength without building bulk. I am mainly interested in doing upper body work trying this. I figure I can keep doing what I like best in the morning which is my regular workout time but add the heavier weight work at night while watching TV ......
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06-01-15, 02:47 PM | ||
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Alberta
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Now riding a stationary bike, I can pretty much play Skyrim while doing that. But with lifting, I can't concentrate on anything but lifting.
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06-01-15, 03:22 PM | |
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Colorado
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I just bought the book "Power of 10" by Adam Zickerman and started the workouts. So far, I really like it. It's slow-motion lifting (10 seconds up, hold for 2 at the max effort, 10 seconds down) and you do reps until failure - it's suggested you choose weights that produce failure at about 8 reps to start with. Most of the sequences in the book are for machines, but there are 2 home workouts (dumbbells & stability ball), and one travel workout (bodyweight only). I'm using the home workouts.
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06-01-15, 09:18 PM | |
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Colorado
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Yes, I think there are at least four or five authors who've advocated this sort of "super-slow" lifting ... probably more.
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