DC

[joe.wiest]

so i read alot in here about guys doing low volume. are you guys doing dc. for those that are, what do you think. i have been reading about it for a couple of weeks now, and have been thinking about starting it. the thing is though, i have a show nov 7 and dont want to screw it up. i have been doing the same workout for a while now. but i hear so much about dc. i am 5foot 8 241lbs. 13%.

 

[thundergod]

If you don't have several years of hard, serious training under your belt, this is not for you. and I know that some guys get on here and claim to have x amount of years when in fact that don't have dick. This is a very intense program and you have to know how to read your body. Just my opinion

 

[VTliftVT]

If you ever decide to do DC training (and yes, it is for the more advanced) then go over to Intense Muscle and ask SuperD to set you up with a program. He's the best DC trainer working right now.

 

[joe.wiest]

wow thanks thundergod for the harsh when you dont know me. awsome.VT, do you have to pay? thnx for the help

 

[VTliftVT]

wow thanks thundergod for the harsh when you dont know me. awsome.VT, do you have to pay? thnx for the help

Yea, you'll pay but he will set you up with a full out diet and lifting plan and monitor your progress via email and pics etc. Great guy and I highly reccomend him. Dante has stopped training people and is focusing on his business and that has left only Dan.

 

[joe.wiest]

thanx man.appreciate it tremendously. will ck it out. take care

 

[1badboy]

If you do DC, do it right

Joe-

Here's my $.02 on DC training- it works! BUT do not try changing it around for at least a year. I've lifted for 30+ years and thought I was smart enough to "tweak" his program to fit me before really trying his program.

For about a year I screwed around with my "bastardized DC'" program- it was ok, but the results were the same as every other training program I've stuck to- slow...

Do the DC two-way exactly as outliined- I mean exercise order, nutrition recommendations, cardio, no extra exercises or sets- just follow it. I am almost positive it will add serious muscle to your body.

And again, I screwed with frequency too, DO NOT! If done right, the M W F workout days are fine (one thing I do change; I work out W F Sun). Don't think you can do every other day- you'll need that 2 days off after hitting it hard. I was a gym addict- 6 days in gym was barely enough. You just need to get past that and you will start growiing again.

I wish you the best with DC- I'm a life-long believer after I finally put my ego in check and just did what the program said.

 

[dropshot001]

Joe-

Here's my $.02 on DC training- it works! BUT do not try changing it around for at least a year. I've lifted for 30+ years and thought I was smart enough to "tweak" his program to fit me before really trying his program.

For about a year I screwed around with my "bastardized DC'" program- it was ok, but the results were the same as every other training program I've stuck to- slow...

Do the DC two-way exactly as outliined- I mean exercise order, nutrition recommendations, cardio, no extra exercises or sets- just follow it. I am almost positive it will add serious muscle to your body.

And again, I screwed with frequency too, DO NOT! If done right, the M W F workout days are fine (one thing I do change; I work out W F Sun). Don't think you can do every other day- you'll need that 2 days off after hitting it hard. I was a gym addict- 6 days in gym was barely enough. You just need to get past that and you will start growiing again.

I wish you the best with DC- I'm a life-long believer after I finally put my ego in check and just did what the program said.

very good advice. do it as it is laid out because it has been shown to work with many many lifters.

 

[gyno]

1. SuperD is not the best DC trainer out there right now, he's the ONLY DC trainer (unless Dante starts training again of course).

2. DC is NOT low volume.

 

[Ironraider]

1. SuperD is not the best DC trainer out there right now, he's the ONLY DC trainer (unless Dante starts training again of course).

2. DC is NOT low volume.

Bro...Dan isn't the only one...Scott McD I believe has also started training people under Dante's authority. I'll let Scott weigh in if he catches this post. Otherwise, one can go to here to find out.

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In the sense of the 12 sets per body part or what have you...in comparison it would be considered low volume, with the 1 set w/ three rest pauses per most muscle group(s).

 

[gyno]

You'll have to forgive me about scott. I was unaware

Bro...Dan isn't the only one...Scott McD I believe has also started training people under Dante's authority. I'll let Scott weigh in if he catches this post. Otherwise, one can go to here to find out.

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In the sense of the 12 sets per body part or what have you...in comparison it would be considered low volume, with the 1 set w/ three rest pauses per most muscle group(s).

I didn't say comparitively speaking DC was low volume. But, even if I did that statement would be incorrect.
Lets assume your 3 exercises for your chest/shoulder/tri are:
1. Incline Press
2. Military Press
3. Close grip dips

All of these done with brutally slag heavy IRON (assuming you were smart enough to actually get strong before you started like dante recommends).

What do you think will give you more tonnage?
a) Taking the warmups for the above into account, plus all 3 RP of each exercise done roughly 3x's every 8 days.
Dante been over this a few times, I'm just too lazy to go find the threads

or

b) using submaximal weights with submaximal intensity for 12 sets once a week?

I choose a

 

[gyno]

Forgot to add, that most people don't take into account the fact that the compound exercises that you use contribute to the tonnage of the accessory muscles in the movements.

All 3 of the exercises in my previous post all hit
Anterior delts
Chest (not on the militaries)
Triceps
Some harder than others, but, they still get hit.

 

[SuperD]

I wish I had more time to post at this tremendous board as my post count is no reflection of how long I've been a member here. Just wanted to switch to the screenname for which I am known elsewhere.


Feel a little weird posting in here as last thing I want to do is come across like I'm spamming some online training (as I am not) but saw my name mentioned and thought I'd come say hi!

Let me know if I can be of any help with anything related to this tremendous method of training

Dan

 

[littlejames]

good to see u here superd .

dc training is the shit. and superd is the best there is.

 

[swervedriver]

I will say this... LittleJames has been doing DC training for a few months, and working with SuperD and I can honestly say he has made the best gains of his life... I only get to see him periodically, but everytime I have seen him lately he is bigger than the last time that I saw him... So i say go for it... However, you need to hire someone like SuperD to help you because from what I have seen with LittleJames he knows what he is doing...

 

[chris250]

If you want to do DC right you need to hire someone who has the knowledge to get you in the right program...

DC works only if it is followed to the T...

 

[ScottMcD1]

Bro...Dan isn't the only one...Scott McD I believe has also started training people under Dante's authority. I'll let Scott weigh in if he catches this post. Otherwise, one can go to here to find out.

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In the sense of the 12 sets per body part or what have you...in comparison it would be considered low volume, with the 1 set w/ three rest pauses per most muscle group(s).

Woah... I do not train people DC style. I give people advice on the boards and through email if they contact me but Dan is the only guy out there who does the full on training/diet/supplements tailored to the individual.

 

[Ironraider]

Woah... I do not train people DC style. I give people advice on the boards and through email if they contact me but Dan is the only guy out there who does the full on training/diet/supplements tailored to the individual.

Hey Scott...That is why I wanted you to clarify...I thought I read from someone on the board (IM/DC) that you were assisting him as he was giving big props with your help.

That being said, you are a huge asset and I appreciate your input!

 

[Ironraider]

Forgot to add, that most people don't take into account the fact that the compound exercises that you use contribute to the tonnage of the accessory muscles in the movements.

All 3 of the exercises in my previous post all hit
Anterior delts
Chest (not on the militaries)
Triceps
Some harder than others, but, they still get hit.

I believe we are on the same page...and I agree with your statements. I think by definition on the overall training method high volume/low volume is where we might have a slight disconnect.

Taking into account the warmups...which as you are bigger, stronger, more weights etc. tend to increase your training time, but not creating any stimulus, it could create a high volume atmosphere...but in the case of the intensity of the actual work set could be considered low volume, based on the overall working set(s) that that workout day.

Even though I use compound exercises for the most part, and they do hit ancillary muscles group, the focus is on the primary group I am working at that time.

 

[GymDudeVA]

If you have a contest in Nov., you may want to wait til after that to start DC. Probably not the time now to change things up too much, esp. with the dieting, etc.
Like any training, you can do it w/out a trainer, you just have to do more homework. I studied it for a while, planned carefully, etc. before beginning it. I think Jason Wojo's vid is very helpful for starters.
At first, it sounded a little like a fad, but the more I learned, it made SO much sense and was really in the direction of how I was starting to train. Been BBing a long time, and this is just what I needed for a boost. It's only been a few weeks, but I love it so far, and I find the workouts nuch more satisfying than my old, more traditional ways.