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Post by mrky03 on Oct 12, 2006 15:34:26 GMT -5
I've been taking this week off to recover from the contest training so I'm going nuts being out of the gym!
I've taken this time to research and fully understand the concepts behind P/RR/S training. I don't just jump on the band wagon of any training method that comes along. After going over all the material on this message board and on Eric's I feel confident that this is the system that is going to enable me to get to the next level!
Alot of you guys and gals have been using this program for a number of years so I will appreciate any advice you have along the way!
I think the best way for me to proceed will be to follow the basic original program that Eric has in the Iron Man article. So Monday I'll get started and I can't wait to grow without plateau! ;D
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Post by TNA on Oct 12, 2006 18:24:54 GMT -5
Looking forward to following this Joel!
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Post by Hoopie on Oct 12, 2006 22:18:05 GMT -5
Joel great choice my friend! I ABSOLUTELY love P/RR/S. Really got some nice growth out of it. I've tweaked mine some. I will be going back to P/RR/S post contest in hopes of gaining a couple pounds of mass before my next show in April. Good Luck with it buddy!
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Post by mrky03 on Oct 13, 2006 14:07:56 GMT -5
Thanks hoopie and Terry! I am in need of a change and there are so many people raving about the results they are getting from P/RR/S plus I have read all the available material about it. It makes sense that it will work! I tend to be very unflexable in my approach to training, if I find something that works I tend to stick with it to the exclusion of anything else! Ironically this program is based on changing every week! But I think that is what makes it so effective for people.
I can't wait to get started, I really needed this week off though. One of my goals this year is to bring up my weak points mainly hamstrings and calves along with more thigh sweep. Legs have always been a battle for me.
This is going to be fun!
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Post by RUBICON19 on Oct 13, 2006 14:25:22 GMT -5
Good stuff Joel. I was toying with the same idea. I amy resort back to P/RR/S, but with a lagging body part trained 2 x per week for a few weeks and then switching to another for a few weeks and so on..
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Post by Tim Wescott on Oct 13, 2006 16:16:14 GMT -5
Looking forward to the journey Joel.
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Post by chanman83 on Oct 13, 2006 16:17:28 GMT -5
Eric will be happy and I've started using this in Jan and my progress has been nothing short of great. I look forward in reading your journal!
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Post by gti steve on Oct 13, 2006 17:17:37 GMT -5
Cant wait to see the log Joel!!
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Post by hossjob on Oct 13, 2006 18:56:11 GMT -5
Joel, believe me when I say, you will not be disappointed. Eric's program just MAKES SENSE. He is an amazing and knowledgeable trainer and an even greater guy (if that's possible). You'll love the program.
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Post by mrky03 on Oct 14, 2006 7:58:47 GMT -5
Thanks guys, I can't wait to see how much growth is left in me!
I'm going to follow the program exactly the way Eric layed it out in the article to begin with before I start mixing it up. I might have to include X reps on shock day though! Looks interesting!
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Post by hossjob on Oct 14, 2006 9:11:07 GMT -5
Joel, pick up the newest Ironman Magazine w/ Eric's interview in it. It has an article at teh beginning written by the Editor (Holman). It has some variations. I think you should use POF training and the tempos with the P/RR/S.
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Post by mrky03 on Oct 14, 2006 9:58:49 GMT -5
Thanks Kyle, I used POF yrs. ago and I really liked it. Steve Holman is pretty innovative.
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Post by mrky03 on Oct 14, 2006 18:46:28 GMT -5
Couldn't stand it any longer so I started my training today!
power week
Chest
benchpress 135x10 225x5 245x4 275x5 275x4 275x3
incline dumbbell press 120x4 110x5 110x4
dips bdwt.+35x6 bdwt.x6
seated military press 155x6 155x6
wide grip upright row 135x6 135x6
lateral raise 45x6+Xreps 45x6+Xreps
Good workout, I didn't have alot of strength today felt out of my groove on benchpresses but I havn't done them in several months. Upright rows aren't a favorite of mine we'll see how it goes. Good pump however muscles feel like they've been pounded!
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Post by RUBICON19 on Oct 14, 2006 18:55:00 GMT -5
Nice work Joel. Just couldnt wait, could ya?
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Post by mrky03 on Oct 14, 2006 19:05:06 GMT -5
Nope! I was just sittin around the house today thinking about it and the next thing I knew I was in the gym! I'll rest tomorrow and do legs on Monday, back on Wednesday and arms on Friday. It might actually help ease me back into training! I used to train on an everyother day split. I'll probably settle into a regular four day a week workout after this week just because its not as convenient to train on weekends most of the time.
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Post by Tim Wescott on Oct 14, 2006 19:27:13 GMT -5
Nice workout Joel...I know how you feel,I actually hate time off even if I know it is warranted and most likely doing me good!!
Hello soreness,nice to meet ya` !! #alol8tc#
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Post by mrky03 on Oct 15, 2006 18:15:50 GMT -5
My chest and tri's are sore from top to bottom! Tomorrow is leg day! I'll be a cripple the rest of the week!
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Post by mrky03 on Oct 16, 2006 17:10:13 GMT -5
squats 135x10 225x10 275x6 315x6 365x6 365x6 365x4
leg press (nautilus sled) 8 plates x 10 10 plates x 6 14 plates x 6,6,6
leg extension 130x6 130x6
stiff leg deads 225x6 315x6 315x6
lying leg curl 105x6 105x6
one leg curl standing 35x6,6 each leg
standing calf 310x10 310x10 310x8
seated calf 3 plates x 10,10,9
Tried to break in slowly today, it was my first leg workout in 3 weeks! I'll be crippled the rest of the week!
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Post by Tim Wescott on Oct 16, 2006 21:10:17 GMT -5
Tried to break in slowly today, it was my first leg workout in 3 weeks! I'll be crippled the rest of the week! Slowly?? Damn,thats a crazy workout!! NIce!! #thumbsupsmileyanim9lp#
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Post by mrky03 on Oct 17, 2006 15:07:53 GMT -5
Thanks Tim, I'm pretty sore today but it will probably be worse tomorrow!
I tried a new leg press machine at the new gym yesterday, its a nautilus sled type machine but the foot plate pivots at the bottom of the movement, feels really strange I don't think I'll use it anymore. Everybody warned me that it was odd feeling I just had to try it out, lucky I did'nt hurt myself!
Gonna train everyother day this week, I'll probably revert back to a Mon,Tue, Thur, Fri. schedule next week.
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