Chest Pres
Pull down
Shrugs
Low row
Leg Press

So 1/2 way through the leg press I feel a sharp sting on the inside of my forearm-a spider, a tiny red thing. Cue the swelling and itching. Iced it down for 10 minutes and did another full set on the LP. A very strange sensation to relax and concentrate while my arm was throbbing.

Good set, though.

“There’s a helluva lot more interesting stuff out there to talk about than RenEx”

I don’t think that was Pete’s point at all…I’m sure he can clarify…

But OK such as?

With regard to this type of training i’m in desperate search of more interesting material…please advise.

Thanks,
Joshua

Activity since May 17
May 18-19
Fishing and hauling a few rocks.

Current program: (generally) basic revolving consolidation routines 1x weekly due to hockey 1-2x per week and 60-70 hour work week.

Diet Mar 19 to May 16
Mon-fri 1500 calories within 8 hour window (approx)* and Saturday Sunday 48 hours after workout, no calorie limitations. More or less paleo (don’t like that term, prefer real food, no wheat, etc) with some raw milk, raw cream, raw eggs and occasional raw meat.

Changes May 17
Mon-fri 1400 calories within 8 hour window (approx)* and Saturday Sunday 48 hours after workout, no calorie limitations, BUT no food* before NOON. More or less paleo (don’t like that term, prefer real food, no wheat, etc) with some raw milk, raw cream, raw eggs and occasional raw meat.

Also, I would recommend book Perfect Health Diet.

Goal is to get to within 5 to 7 pounds of 2008 competition weight and then reevaluate new goal. No deadline; will maintain this approach as long as fat loss/energy levels/progress appear to continue.

*outside of 8 hour feed window, I take a tablespoon of coconut oil with a touch of honey, some fish oil, vitamins d/k2, Magnesium, a few drops of lemon/lime juice and some dried organ capsules first thing in the morning.

This comment should be read at least 50 times by any exercise enthusiast.Just a beauty.

Wood chops resistance bands
2 sets with Cook bar

Nautilus O.M.E 1 arm overhead press
1 set ecentric accuentuated

Trap bar
3 sets of 2 reps

No worries. I was talking about an intent (and behavior) that doesn’t pan out with single set to ‘failure’ training. Trainees are commonly obsessed with adding weight to the bar…it’s the ‘carrot’ dangling in front of them…all they have to do to get it, is get a rep or two more than last time, or hang on for a few more seconds of TUL. This is a terrible way to approach single set models, as the shelf life is short and then you basically manage to bypass the stimulus altogether.

It’s not about the amount of weight being used…it’s about objectives that drives behaviors. If you want SSTF, then every element of the event becomes more important (which should be self evident, as the probability of “missing the target” is higher if you only take one shot…you damn sure better get it right).

I misinterpreted what you said in post 24. “SSTF model is probably the worst possible for load seeking, “simple” rep progression very short life”.

I am not trying to argue with you as I have mistaken what you meant by this statement. My comments were from observation when I train at the gym.

Could your clarify your comments for me, I greatly respect you words of wisdom.

Thanks
Steven

I never mentioned SS causing a person to lift less weight??

Joe A,

I understand your points but to look at one point differently, SS and lifting weights. At 58 years of age, training with the real objective and intent to inroad (my reps are probably somewhat slow) but as far as the weight lifted using this method I would say that I lift more weight than people half my age. My point is I don’t think SS causes people to lift less weight.

David, I respect your opinions, knowledge and experience and have also learnt so much from you the same as I learn from many who post on here. David if I can give you some small advice continue to post with what you have learnt from your many years of experience as you have so much to offer.