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Lol. Forget that pussy program and get convict conditioning or never gymless
Lol. Forget that pussy program and get convict conditioning or never gymless
Opinions on what makes those programs better than this one?
I'm wary about his emphasis on variation. Is this something necessary to optimize bodyweight programs? It seems a little... bodybuilder-y to me. I'm not trying to isolate shit, I'm trying to improve strength and endurance.
So what's the word on this?
The use of phrases like "blast your triceps", for one. Having read SS and gone through the beginning stages of that program, I am wary of Ross' emphasis on the need for variation of exercises, i.e. going from close grip to wide grip pull-ups back and forth in a single workout. Or his constant mention of the specific muscles that each variation is meant to target.
To paraphrase Rip, I don't have favorite muscles. I'm looking to get stronger, not prettier.
So how do you guys recommend planning a routine based on these exercises? The appeal of SS was its simplicity. Is comparable simplicity a pipe-dream when discussing bodyweight exercises, or do you think there's a way to focus on just a few simple exercises per day and chart progression?
Edit: I'd have to modify that beginner program anyway, because I can't do a single diamond pushup. :icon_chee
It becomes difficult because you can't simply add weight to most (not all) bodyweight exercises like you would barbell squat bench and deadlift.
You'll have to find variations that keep you in that 1 to 5, or at a push 5 to 10 rep range in order to build strength. You add difficulty by taking away body leverage with more difficult variations, instead of adding weight. Sometimes however, adding weight will be possible and extremely useful, but not always.
And this is often the reason it can be difficult to systemize, everyone is at a different level of strength. Some people have their own strengths and weakness as well.
I apologize if I've rambled a bit of nonsense and not been clear, I've been writing for about 2 hours straight and my bed is calling me lol.
Since you seem to be at a beginner level of strength, I'd focus on the basics and work on building strength with chin ups, push ups, hanging knee raises and squat variations. You could do these every session.
Find a squat, push up, chin up and core exericse variation that keeps you in the 5 to 10 rep range with solid technique for 3 to 5 sets each exercise.
With regards to Ross's workouts, as with any workout, no one size fits all. Just change what you need to in order to suit your needs and give it a try.