In this third installment of the "Big 5" Workout series Dr. Doug McGuff demonstrates the remaining exercises of the "Big 5" workout as detailed in his book "Body By Science."
One big problem for me: everyone I've seen do these Power Factor/Static/ Max Contraction routines in the last 10 years looks like they've never picked up a weight in their life. It may work for a cycle, but when the theory isn't yielding real-world results, it's time to reexamine your theory. And if you look like Barney Fife, then it ain't yielding results.
This is Mike Mentzer's program. I have used it in the past, adding a couple of excersises and shorter rest period. It does work. And it will kick you ass.
xanthromera - i don't think McGuff is trying to get big like some of the people he trains, he's in good shape and it impressive to see a Dr who puts his money where his mouth is, rather than writing a book about exercise or diet without actually doing it himself
I stand corrected, by the clock some of his reps are down to 6 seconds, not 4 or 5.
According to his first book all sets should be terminated 10 seconds after failing, that is after one fails, one should struggle on for a further 10 seconds. That is clearly not happening here.
I am disappointed with the lack of intensity shown in these youtube clips after reading his book. Perhaps this is why the man is still lightly built after 10 years of bodybuilding.
Barney, you must be confused, these are not the Power Factor/Static Contraction videos.
jvesik 1 month ago
One big problem for me: everyone I've seen do these Power Factor/Static/ Max Contraction routines in the last 10 years looks like they've never picked up a weight in their life. It may work for a cycle, but when the theory isn't yielding real-world results, it's time to reexamine your theory. And if you look like Barney Fife, then it ain't yielding results.
keithmichaelthomas 1 month ago
This is Mike Mentzer's program. I have used it in the past, adding a couple of excersises and shorter rest period. It does work. And it will kick you ass.
dagasledahl 3 months ago
i have a question why start with legpress and not with shoulderpress, should we start with low body and then superior body or really doesnt matter.
thank you
animejoao 3 months ago
amazing if people can make gains, I think any eightlifting builds some muscle, so better than jogging garbage, and reduce calories for leanness
bootiack 5 months ago
has anyone come across McGuff literature on the delayed onset of muscle soreness after the body by science workout?
bcgoodstuff 11 months ago
guy looks like he never lifted a weight in his life
bootiack 1 year ago
xanthromera - i don't think McGuff is trying to get big like some of the people he trains, he's in good shape and it impressive to see a Dr who puts his money where his mouth is, rather than writing a book about exercise or diet without actually doing it himself
matthewnairn 2 years ago
I see your point that a minority of his movements are as little as 6 seconds, but more are 10 seconds or so.
Average it out and it probably comes to 8-9 seconds, since some are over 10.
Drew Baye's not that heavy either. I think HIT is time-efficient, but not ultimately as effective.
However, it's more productive (results/time).
PencilsAreAwesome 2 years ago
I stand corrected, by the clock some of his reps are down to 6 seconds, not 4 or 5.
According to his first book all sets should be terminated 10 seconds after failing, that is after one fails, one should struggle on for a further 10 seconds. That is clearly not happening here.
I am disappointed with the lack of intensity shown in these youtube clips after reading his book. Perhaps this is why the man is still lightly built after 10 years of bodybuilding.
xanthromera 2 years ago