Current Style of Training You Prefer:

[Lenny]

I have pretty much done many of styles of training. When I was younger I thought more sets (high volume) was the best way just because I loved the feel. Over the years I have dropped my sets and gym time down. These days I train more often, just way fewer sets than before. So, I pretty much would say I am low-moderate volume more often. Just thought it would be interesting to see people's current training preferences.

 

[hawkmoon]

I've been training for 23 years and only recently discovered DC. I LOVE it.

 

[VTliftVT]

Love DC training, definitely brings a whole new feel and approach to training and I look forward to it every day in the gym. Beating the log book provides that since of accomplishment. Currently training in a similar split with slightly more volume and liking it a lot.

 

[jdchaffin]

I'm reading and learning about DC training and am incorperating ideas into my workout. However its not excact so I have to vote for the high frequencey low volume. I'm trying to slowly incorperate more and more DC as I learn it correctly.

 

[HeavyHands]

More frequency, low/mod volume.

I had done the reverse for about a year straight and I have been gaining strength MUCH faster/more efficiently with this style of training. Body is learning to recover better/more quickly it also seems.

 

[nickman...]

I need to look into this DC & HIT training. Where does one find info on these? Should I just google it?

 

[Dad]

DC, revolving around the basic powerlifts, and powerlift assistance exercises. Virtually all as heavy as possible for a given rep range (lower reps/heavier weight), and compound exercises.

 

[tkav1980]

i do what phil tells me to do. i dont know what category that really falls under but it works so i just do that.

 

[ScottMcD1]

I need to look into this DC & HIT training. Where does one find info on these? Should I just google it?

You go to the link in my signature for DC training.

 

[notsobig32]

I switched to DC training back when i decided to pick up the weights again and i definitely think the ease with which i have managed to pack size back on after a 2 year lay-off can attributed to the DC style training along with nutrition.

I have to say that it flies in the face of what i thought was right for years BUT i am happy to realize that i was wrong. Now i sit back and wonder what results i could have gotten if i had tried this years ago.

 

[Gators]

i do what phil tells me to do. i dont know what category that really falls under but it works so i just do that.

ditto...

curious what his methods fall under, don't want to say too much about what he has me doing, i'm thinking it's somewhat proprietary...

 

[MR. BMJ]

DC training is by far my favorite. Doing a search on past posts I have been able to also throw something together that I believe Phil prefers.

I just love the fact that I am in-and-out of the gym in a short time, while having it be the most effective plan(s) I have used.

BMJ

 

[Deus ex machina]

DC/HIT for life.

 

[RONJON]

Doing PHIL style also...i like it since im not in the gym all day which is good for my current schedule.

..I tried DC a few years ago...granted I wasnt near as experienced in training..but I found it REALLY hard to do without having a spotter around who does DC without a spotter or partner.. and any tips???

RONJON

 

[blackpossom]

I made my best gains when I switched from a high frequency style to HIT/DC style training. I think its best to keep things simple with short high intensity workouts

 

[SacToSD]

but I found it REALLY hard to do without having a spotter around who does DC without a spotter or partner.. and any tips???

Try the "hey bro" approach. It's pretty simple, just randomly pick people out and make it sound like they won a million dollars. Example, (big smile) "HHEEeey broseph!!" (put the smile away and go back to normal), "can I get a spot?"

 

[gelatine]

While on cycle, I am a firm believer in a full body approach, three days a week, switching up what exercises are up front.

 

[doug1]

dog may not like being in same category as HIT

 

[buselmo]

i've been doing low volume/high frequency work for so long that i forgot how to train with high volume ... I like to do a depletion workout the week before a contest, and when that time comes, it just feels weird to spend 60-75 minutes training ....
Always looked worse whenever i switched to high volume...

 

[Ironraider]

..I tried DC a few years ago...granted I wasnt near as experienced in training..but I found it REALLY hard to do without having a spotter around who does DC without a spotter or partner.. and any tips???RONJON

I've been training DC for the last few years and I've never had a training partner or spot. If available, use a Smith Machine for your chest and shoulder work etc. In addition, Hammer Strength works well, and both will allow you to workout without a spotter.