@stretchdot - not at all, you don't want to angle it back too far, just until it naturally stops. If you have a tight joint that prevents you from going as far as I did, then just move it to where it let's you know it will hurt if you go any further. and repeat :)
@HenrySkye1 - thanks for commenting! yeah, no rest. Always switching between exercises. That is what super sets is all about. They make the workout far more intense.
@panbondzio007 - I lifted weights safely when I was 15. But I can't answer for you. Everyone has a unique body. My advice would be to ask your PE teacher at school. :) or ask your parents if they know someone locally that can give you a more accurate answer. good luck!
@panbondzio007 - that depends on your body type, overall health, exercise facility, parental consent, the list goes on and on. It's not a simple yes or no. But, if all of those listed above are in good standing, I would say yes. Just don't lift too extreme of weight. Stick to sets with weight you can do 20 reps with.
@kombatunit - I actually don't split up my routines on per week basis. I do 2 days on, 1 day off. With 30 minutes of cardio everyday. Day1=Chest (abs) Day2=Back (calves) Day3=Rest (abs) Day4=Hamstrings (calves) Day5=Shoulders (abs) Day6=Rest (calves) Day7=Arms (abs) Day8=Quads (calves) Day9=Rest, then repeat This is just one of my sequences. I also do a 3 day on, 1 day off. 4 day on 2 days off. 1 day on, 1 day off. Etc. The idea is to do each kind more no more than 2 months, then switch.
@fattomtom1 - hel yeah bro :) thanks for writing. I actually started a new channel and facebook page devoted to new videos about all this. the youtube name is "vitalityadvocate" same with facebook. Hope to see you there :)
You find it beneficial to do cardio before your actual weight training? ive always done this as well but recently read that it almost completely drains your glycogen stores so your body can go into a catabolic state, feeding off of your muscles and fats while working out for the next hour or two. im not sure if i buy this totally but the majority of people find this to be accurate. Whats your opinion on pre-workout cardio and catabolism?
@aceodj - I've tested cardio before working out and after for 10 years almost. I've consistently stayed ripped if I get the sweat going before I lift. My glycogen storage doesn't get touched. But then, I'm in and out of the gym in 1:15 to 1:30 hrs. 25 - 30 mins intense cardio and the rest lifting. My word of advice to you is this. Listen to the research and the experts, but NOTHING replaces the meticulous process of getting to know your OWN body. It's priceless.
@DigOutUrSoul1 - that my friend, is a work in progress lol. Right now I'm focusing on a new business to take the place of "The Struve Effect". It's called Vitality Advocate (youtube username is "vitalityadvocate". We're almost up and running, but that is where all my new fitness training videos will be posted. all for free still. :)
Just wondering how long it generally takes you to complete this exercise? I know you do 30 min of Cardio before hand. I'm trying to add your workout to my Triathlon Training, so need some calculations.
I've been out of the gym for the past two years do to a shoulder operation and lower back problem. Hopefully, I will be able regenerate my body in time for the Triatholon in June.
@adebeaulac - right on man! I'm training for a triathalon too, now that I moved to Austin. Still exploring different approaches. Wish you the best! This routine takes about 1.5 hours. but the more intense you go, or the better in shape you are in, the less rest time between sets you need. thus cutting down on rest times.
I am very new to this so I'm having a very hard time understanding super sets, sets, reps, exactly when you should do it all. Is this correct? 1. first super set: 1set- military press frontal deltoid raises weighted ab excersise immediately after 1st set: 2set- military press frontal deltoid raises weighted ab excersise repeat this until 4 sets THEN move onto the next "super set"? Or do you perform 1 set of each "super set" then start again on the 1st "super set" until 4sets each?
@jflanden 1st super set = military press then immediately to front raises. Repeat 3 or 4 times. The weighted abs exercise is part of the next super set (arms). hope that helps :)
@HRwarrior82 - hey, well, not regularly, but if I do take creatine (which I dont have any problems with), it's Scifit Kre-Alkalyn. Had good results with it. My advice when doing creatine is have a spotter if needed and do negative reps on power exercises (like bench, lat pulls, squats, deadlifts) negative resistance + creatine is how I gained 40 lbs in 3 months. good luck
@dkorpela47 - thanks! ok a super set is when you finish one exercise, and before resting, do another exercise. then rest. so 2 in 1. An ultra set is 3 in 1 before resting. I usually do 3 exercises per muscle group. chest for instance: incline press, flat press, flies. 3 to 4 sets per exercise, and rep count is... 20, 16, 12, 8. Hope that helps.
@xenonce Alright thanks man alot ive been doing the ab workout and now im going to start your upper body exercises. Im 18 and only weigh around 170 pounds so ive had a hard time putting muscle on in the past. I tone but dont gain muscle. I have protein, any other suggestions?
@dkorpela47 - my advice? get a spotter and do negatives. look up what it means, but make sure you have help. negative resistance training will really tear your muscles, which DEMANDS that they adapt and grow. then make sure you feed and get quality rest so they repair. you will volumize without a choice
I haven't been feeling a burn in my biceps for about a month now. I've increased my weight on my barbell curls and I've do burnouts on my bicep curls on the machine, but I never feel it the next day. I also haven't seen a noticeable improvement in my arms lately. Will this workout help with that?
definitely Asher... sounds like you have hit a plateau. This is when you need to hit the muscle with a new angle, new intensity. Try different supination positions when doing curls. This could help. Or try doing light weight, and high reps for 3 weeks, before going back to adding weight. Do exercises you would have never thought would be effective, but do them with 120% intensity (stay careful of course). Usually you will get mega-sore by switching it up. Hope that works, and good luck.
Looking forward to the nutrition vids, I already take the smoothie every mornin from ur other vid its great and really helps me out cos my appetite for solids takes about an hour to kick in in the morning! I'm really interested in what you recommend eating pre and post workout and timewise how long before and after! Keep it up, really helpful stuff!
real quick, preworkout = apple, maybe some caffiene or some sort - 30 minutes out
post workout - pretty much anything with 50g of carbs... your body is starving for glycogen at that point, so you could feed it chocolate cake and you'd benefit
Thanks! Yeah, that ab routine kicks my ass. You know, what you said gives me a good idea... maybe I should do a video series on doing a 3 day full body split routine... at home
Dude!! Struveeeeeeeeee!!!!!! Man the good ol' days where we worked out in H.B. We'd pump each other up...geeze bro I totally miss that! Great video routine, it totally brings back memories and teaches me what I've forgotten over the years. Thanks bro!
John! What up man. Thanks! Haha Huntington Beach was the bomb. You were benching 315 even then. :) I keep getting delayed, but gonna post a chest and back routine real soon... let me know what you think :)
Does that first shoulder warm up exercise not put alot of strain on your elbow? even with 10lbs..
stretchdot 5 months ago
@stretchdot - not at all, you don't want to angle it back too far, just until it naturally stops. If you have a tight joint that prevents you from going as far as I did, then just move it to where it let's you know it will hurt if you go any further. and repeat :)
xenonce 4 months ago
@xenonce this video confuses me cause everything is mixed up, is that so u give the certain muscles a rest or no ? help please
HenrySkye1 5 months ago
@HenrySkye1 - thanks for commenting! yeah, no rest. Always switching between exercises. That is what super sets is all about. They make the workout far more intense.
xenonce 4 months ago
Can I safely do weightlifting at the age of 15?
panbondzio007 7 months ago
@panbondzio007 - I lifted weights safely when I was 15. But I can't answer for you. Everyone has a unique body. My advice would be to ask your PE teacher at school. :) or ask your parents if they know someone locally that can give you a more accurate answer. good luck!
xenonce 7 months ago
@panbondzio007 - that depends on your body type, overall health, exercise facility, parental consent, the list goes on and on. It's not a simple yes or no. But, if all of those listed above are in good standing, I would say yes. Just don't lift too extreme of weight. Stick to sets with weight you can do 20 reps with.
xenonce 4 months ago
@cnestudy1 - right on :) please subscribe over at Vitality Advocate channel. That's where all my new videos are being posted.
xenonce 8 months ago
What is your weekly routine?
kombatunit 8 months ago
@kombatunit - I actually don't split up my routines on per week basis. I do 2 days on, 1 day off. With 30 minutes of cardio everyday. Day1=Chest (abs) Day2=Back (calves) Day3=Rest (abs) Day4=Hamstrings (calves) Day5=Shoulders (abs) Day6=Rest (calves) Day7=Arms (abs) Day8=Quads (calves) Day9=Rest, then repeat This is just one of my sequences. I also do a 3 day on, 1 day off. 4 day on 2 days off. 1 day on, 1 day off. Etc. The idea is to do each kind more no more than 2 months, then switch.
xenonce 8 months ago
hahaha 3:11 nice dips
iWILFORDbrimley 8 months ago
@iWILFORDbrimley - LOL I never noticed that guy. Yeah, horrible form. Mental note: skip to 3:11 for how to NOT do dips. :D
xenonce 8 months ago
Very impressed with your videos man please keep them coming, just thought I'd let you know of another fan haha
fattomtom1 9 months ago
@fattomtom1 - hel yeah bro :) thanks for writing. I actually started a new channel and facebook page devoted to new videos about all this. the youtube name is "vitalityadvocate" same with facebook. Hope to see you there :)
xenonce 8 months ago
You find it beneficial to do cardio before your actual weight training? ive always done this as well but recently read that it almost completely drains your glycogen stores so your body can go into a catabolic state, feeding off of your muscles and fats while working out for the next hour or two. im not sure if i buy this totally but the majority of people find this to be accurate. Whats your opinion on pre-workout cardio and catabolism?
aceodj 1 year ago
@aceodj - I've tested cardio before working out and after for 10 years almost. I've consistently stayed ripped if I get the sweat going before I lift. My glycogen storage doesn't get touched. But then, I'm in and out of the gym in 1:15 to 1:30 hrs. 25 - 30 mins intense cardio and the rest lifting. My word of advice to you is this. Listen to the research and the experts, but NOTHING replaces the meticulous process of getting to know your OWN body. It's priceless.
xenonce 10 months ago
Nice workout....what about ur legs workout?
DigOutUrSoul1 1 year ago
@DigOutUrSoul1 - that my friend, is a work in progress lol. Right now I'm focusing on a new business to take the place of "The Struve Effect". It's called Vitality Advocate (youtube username is "vitalityadvocate". We're almost up and running, but that is where all my new fitness training videos will be posted. all for free still. :)
xenonce 10 months ago
Just wondering how long it generally takes you to complete this exercise? I know you do 30 min of Cardio before hand. I'm trying to add your workout to my Triathlon Training, so need some calculations.
I've been out of the gym for the past two years do to a shoulder operation and lower back problem. Hopefully, I will be able regenerate my body in time for the Triatholon in June.
adebeaulac 1 year ago
@adebeaulac - right on man! I'm training for a triathalon too, now that I moved to Austin. Still exploring different approaches. Wish you the best! This routine takes about 1.5 hours. but the more intense you go, or the better in shape you are in, the less rest time between sets you need. thus cutting down on rest times.
xenonce 1 year ago
jflanden 1 year ago
@jflanden 1st super set = military press then immediately to front raises. Repeat 3 or 4 times. The weighted abs exercise is part of the next super set (arms). hope that helps :)
xenonce 1 year ago
Thanks for the vid... You taking any supplements besides protein powder? Creatine?
HRwarrior82 1 year ago
@HRwarrior82 - hey, well, not regularly, but if I do take creatine (which I dont have any problems with), it's Scifit Kre-Alkalyn. Had good results with it. My advice when doing creatine is have a spotter if needed and do negative reps on power exercises (like bench, lat pulls, squats, deadlifts) negative resistance + creatine is how I gained 40 lbs in 3 months. good luck
xenonce 1 year ago
can you explain the super set. How many sets and reps do u do of each exercise? great video though
dkorpela47 1 year ago
@dkorpela47 - thanks! ok a super set is when you finish one exercise, and before resting, do another exercise. then rest. so 2 in 1. An ultra set is 3 in 1 before resting. I usually do 3 exercises per muscle group. chest for instance: incline press, flat press, flies. 3 to 4 sets per exercise, and rep count is... 20, 16, 12, 8. Hope that helps.
xenonce 1 year ago
@xenonce Alright thanks man alot ive been doing the ab workout and now im going to start your upper body exercises. Im 18 and only weigh around 170 pounds so ive had a hard time putting muscle on in the past. I tone but dont gain muscle. I have protein, any other suggestions?
dkorpela47 1 year ago
@dkorpela47 - my advice? get a spotter and do negatives. look up what it means, but make sure you have help. negative resistance training will really tear your muscles, which DEMANDS that they adapt and grow. then make sure you feed and get quality rest so they repair. you will volumize without a choice
xenonce 1 year ago
Do you practice yoga?
jt27x3 1 year ago
@jt27x3 - done it on and off :) but have never mastered the asanas
xenonce 1 year ago
I haven't been feeling a burn in my biceps for about a month now. I've increased my weight on my barbell curls and I've do burnouts on my bicep curls on the machine, but I never feel it the next day. I also haven't seen a noticeable improvement in my arms lately. Will this workout help with that?
TheAsherRoth 1 year ago
definitely Asher... sounds like you have hit a plateau. This is when you need to hit the muscle with a new angle, new intensity. Try different supination positions when doing curls. This could help. Or try doing light weight, and high reps for 3 weeks, before going back to adding weight. Do exercises you would have never thought would be effective, but do them with 120% intensity (stay careful of course). Usually you will get mega-sore by switching it up. Hope that works, and good luck.
xenonce 1 year ago
Looking forward to the nutrition vids, I already take the smoothie every mornin from ur other vid its great and really helps me out cos my appetite for solids takes about an hour to kick in in the morning! I'm really interested in what you recommend eating pre and post workout and timewise how long before and after! Keep it up, really helpful stuff!
benjyyy 2 years ago
real quick, preworkout = apple, maybe some caffiene or some sort - 30 minutes out
post workout - pretty much anything with 50g of carbs... your body is starving for glycogen at that point, so you could feed it chocolate cake and you'd benefit
but you only have a 10 minute window to do it~
:)
xenonce 2 years ago
man ur videos are brilliant!!!
benjyyy 2 years ago
:D! Thank you Ben. I'm nervous, but I hope these new ones I'm editing about diet and nutrition will be as motivating
xenonce 2 years ago
Nice vid, helps allot. I personally only do the abs because I don't have access to a gym. Real awsome ab routine tho
frinov27 2 years ago
Thanks! Yeah, that ab routine kicks my ass. You know, what you said gives me a good idea... maybe I should do a video series on doing a 3 day full body split routine... at home
xenonce 2 years ago
Dude!! Struveeeeeeeeee!!!!!! Man the good ol' days where we worked out in H.B. We'd pump each other up...geeze bro I totally miss that! Great video routine, it totally brings back memories and teaches me what I've forgotten over the years. Thanks bro!
jcboiz 2 years ago
John! What up man. Thanks! Haha Huntington Beach was the bomb. You were benching 315 even then. :) I keep getting delayed, but gonna post a chest and back routine real soon... let me know what you think :)
xenonce 2 years ago