sotrt
03-31-2003, 04:44 AM
I will start out and say that I have a very limited knowledge about body building, but it seems that the "Bicep Blast" workout that is linked on the main page of this website, is to good to be true.
Anyone that has tried it, could you tell me if it really worked?
Thanks
Anyone that has tried it, could you tell me if it really worked?
Thanks
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jdawg
03-31-2003, 09:04 PM
I was also wondering about this?????
sotrt
04-02-2003, 12:18 AM
Well, I got no replies for this so I decided to try it out.
Today I did it exactly how it was written down, on the second rep for the bicep exercise I did 8 reps with 75LBS and then I did 5 reps with 85LBS, I failed to bring it up all the way on the 6th rep.
On the Triceps I did 8 reps of 145LBS and then I did 6 of 155 and didn’t even try the 7th because I barely got the 6th up.
On the wrist curl I did 8 of 65lbs and 6 of 75. and on the behind the back wrist curl I did 8 of 75 and 5 of 85.
All in all, my wrists and forearm are the only thing I felt that actually got worked out. I'll stick with this and see if it works.
I’ll keep you guys posted on the results.
I will keep you posted.
Today I did it exactly how it was written down, on the second rep for the bicep exercise I did 8 reps with 75LBS and then I did 5 reps with 85LBS, I failed to bring it up all the way on the 6th rep.
On the Triceps I did 8 reps of 145LBS and then I did 6 of 155 and didn’t even try the 7th because I barely got the 6th up.
On the wrist curl I did 8 of 65lbs and 6 of 75. and on the behind the back wrist curl I did 8 of 75 and 5 of 85.
All in all, my wrists and forearm are the only thing I felt that actually got worked out. I'll stick with this and see if it works.
I’ll keep you guys posted on the results.
I will keep you posted.
CanadianConvict
04-02-2003, 02:19 AM
This routine seem's kind of limited to me. But its probably good for a change of pace. I like the therory of using more weight with a more limited range of motion though. I downloaded the ronnie coleman video and was wondering why he didnt use a full range of motion. Why are does everyone say that a full range of motion is better then? Anyway...if this routine isnt working for you, check out www.abcbodybuilding.com, (http://www.abcbodybuilding.com,) under workouts at the top, and under hardcore training programs. Theres some crazy stuff there. Check it out.
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sotrt
04-02-2003, 04:26 AM
This page seems to totally contradict the bicep blast page, this one says full range of motion is key and the bicep blast says don’t worry about the motion its the weight that matters... The more I read, the more confused I get.
Rat_in_a_cage
04-02-2003, 10:49 AM
Where is this routine on the main page here? I didn't see anything unless I am looking in the wrong place.
sotrt
04-02-2003, 02:51 PM
http://www.thepumpingstation.com/bicepblast.html
mustang351
04-04-2003, 05:53 PM
I dont know about this workout seems a bit too easy. But im gonna try it out maybe seems like its worth a shot.
mjmaciver
04-04-2003, 08:04 PM
No, Prob Convict
I took a look at that page and here's what I have to say:
I DON'T THINK SO.
Just cuz you lift heavy weight doesn't mean you will build faster. The routine tells you to limit your range of motion, so u can do more weight? that's breaking the #1 rule of bodybuilding: sacrificing form for weight. if you sacrifice a whole range of motion you won't hit the entire muscle. that's like doing barbell bicep curls starting w/ your arm at a 90 degree angle and then goin down to like a 120 and then back to 90. UGGHHHH that just makes me sooo mad when I hear people say that the more you lift the bigger you get. at the "wrist curls behind the back" section it says: (and i quote) "Go Heavy. Don't worry about hetting a full range of motion." did a 6 year old write this? I bet if you saw a picture of the guy who wrote that program he'd be some bill gates lookin guy who weighs like 100 soakin wet. This program is telling you to make the most widely made mistake with amateur lifters. Trust me people it's no good
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Why push to failure, when you could press to success
I took a look at that page and here's what I have to say:
I DON'T THINK SO.
Just cuz you lift heavy weight doesn't mean you will build faster. The routine tells you to limit your range of motion, so u can do more weight? that's breaking the #1 rule of bodybuilding: sacrificing form for weight. if you sacrifice a whole range of motion you won't hit the entire muscle. that's like doing barbell bicep curls starting w/ your arm at a 90 degree angle and then goin down to like a 120 and then back to 90. UGGHHHH that just makes me sooo mad when I hear people say that the more you lift the bigger you get. at the "wrist curls behind the back" section it says: (and i quote) "Go Heavy. Don't worry about hetting a full range of motion." did a 6 year old write this? I bet if you saw a picture of the guy who wrote that program he'd be some bill gates lookin guy who weighs like 100 soakin wet. This program is telling you to make the most widely made mistake with amateur lifters. Trust me people it's no good
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Why push to failure, when you could press to success
CanadianConvict
04-04-2003, 08:16 PM
Good to know. Thanx
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~If your not going to give 110% at the gym then why bother going at all~
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~If your not going to give 110% at the gym then why bother going at all~
Evl316
04-05-2003, 12:33 AM
I too looked over the routine and I have some problems with it. I don't like the rest interval of only 30 seconds. I'm a firm beleiver in longer rest periods at least that works well for me. Of course interval training is a science unto itself. Range of motion is an issue. Now there are some times on some exercises when I beleive range of motion can be sacrificed for more weight but certainly not for a long period of time. I think you can do it for a short period of time to target more specific areas. The bicep exercise he's talking about is a good one but it only works part of the bicep (the short head, part that makes it pop up). Close grip bench press is also only working part of the tricep and only doing 1/3 of it is working still less of the tricep.
Now I do like what he said about resting. I agreed with that point and maybe his routine done for a short period of time could help stimulate some growth but 1 inch of muscle mass onto the arms of someone that has been working out and working out correctly for years? I don't see it. I never like any routine where it claims 1 inch or so many pounds or whatever, that's BS, everybody is different.
I think the change of pace of higher weight with less range of motion could work for some people but it's certainly not anything I would do over a long period of time that's for sure.
Now I do like what he said about resting. I agreed with that point and maybe his routine done for a short period of time could help stimulate some growth but 1 inch of muscle mass onto the arms of someone that has been working out and working out correctly for years? I don't see it. I never like any routine where it claims 1 inch or so many pounds or whatever, that's BS, everybody is different.
I think the change of pace of higher weight with less range of motion could work for some people but it's certainly not anything I would do over a long period of time that's for sure.
usaalways
04-05-2003, 01:22 PM
evl316: what should the rest interval be between sets?
Evl316
04-05-2003, 01:50 PM
Depends. Most American physiologists recommend a 1:5 ratio (where 1 equals the time it takes to complete a set and the rest interval should be 5 times that long). Canadian exercise phsysiologist Normand Gionet thinks the ratio should be a 1:12-18 while the guy that trained 173 lb Ben Johnson to a 420 pound bench press and world record sprints with minimal drugs (this is a quote from a book) suggests a 1:20-30 ratio.
OK, so as a general rule I rest a minimum of about 2 minutes between sets up to maybe 5 minutes. Being I'm a smaller guy I feel like I need rest to recover so I can lift heavy for another set to get maximum benefit. Certainly everyone is different and some would probably say less rest is better and for them it may well be. A good book that has an entire chapter dedicated to rest intervals is "The Poliquin Principles" by Charles Poliquin.
I'm an ectomorph body type (skinny type) and most things I've read about this body type generally say take longer rest between sets where as an endomorph (big burly type) can get by with less rest between sets. It's actually a pretty interesting topic I've heard very little about on this board.
OK, so as a general rule I rest a minimum of about 2 minutes between sets up to maybe 5 minutes. Being I'm a smaller guy I feel like I need rest to recover so I can lift heavy for another set to get maximum benefit. Certainly everyone is different and some would probably say less rest is better and for them it may well be. A good book that has an entire chapter dedicated to rest intervals is "The Poliquin Principles" by Charles Poliquin.
I'm an ectomorph body type (skinny type) and most things I've read about this body type generally say take longer rest between sets where as an endomorph (big burly type) can get by with less rest between sets. It's actually a pretty interesting topic I've heard very little about on this board.
sotrt
04-12-2003, 07:59 PM
It didnt work.