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- 03-16-2016 #11
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So BigAl would probably do better to give advice, but I'll try to summarize what I've read. Start with lower intensity(strength of squeeze/pull), volume(#reps), and frequency(#workouts-per-week). Do that for four weeks. If you're getting gains... just keep doing that! If not, then increase in one area, and give it another four weeks.
In BigAl's beginner routine, he suggests increasing both volume and frequency over a six week cycle. The idea being to be starting below your exhaustion level (i.e. level where EQ dips, soreness, or negative PI's show up). Ramp up volume steadily (i.e. 10% per week or 1-3% per workout) over the six weeks. And then in week 5 and 6, double the frequency by working out twice a day. Last, take a week or two off before restarting the next cycle with a week1 volume at last cycle's week3. Always stop if negative PI's show up.
JP90 also has a guideline for how to increase volume and frequency. I would suggest you start off gentle and only increase a little bit. Many guys who injure themselves basically say the same thing: "I gave in to desperation and jumped into intensity/volume way beyond where I was conditioned."Last edited by closed260; 03-16-2016 at 08:20 PM.
- 03-17-2016 #12
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For workout frequency, I would say 2 on, 1 off. You CAN increase it, but you may end up overtraining if you do that. I would stick with what is prescribed by JP90 for at least the first month or so, before you start trying to increase intensity. Regarding which plan iof attack works best, I would say a combination of the two methods, when implemented cautiously and effectively, would work best.
Start (Dec 2014)
bpel: 7.0"
July 9 2015:
bpel: 7.4375"
bpfsl: 8.00"
Mar 27 2016:
bpfsl: 8 and 3/8"
bpel: 7 and 11/16"
January 2017 (after a 10 month break):
bpfsl: 8.00"
- 03-26-2016 #13
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Thanks guys, I really appreciate the help! I will pay it forward!
- 03-26-2016 #14
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Logic tells that if you keep doing the same thing over and over and don't see results, then you must be doing something wrong. Your routine seems fairly standard so nothing unusual there. What you may need is a change in the frequency of workouts. 2 on 1 off, 2 on 2 off may be giving you too much rest in between sessions to effectively fatigue and stretch tissue and ligaments. I would suggest move to a 5 on 1 or 2 off to see if the more intense work causes you to see some gains. To not at least see some newbie gains would be frustrating.
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- 03-26-2016 #15
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My us and did the JP90 for 18 months until he exhausted the BPEL gains that way. He 5 on, two off and it worked well for him. He always took a one to two weeks off after every 90 day routine. Take your rest time and come back for more!
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- 03-30-2016 #16
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Thanks again to all! It's awesome to receive such great feedback!
- 04-01-2016 #17
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