Comments on: Taming the Weight Room 3: The Exercises

By: Jessica

Jessica — Wed, 07 Aug 2013 14:07:03 +0000

Great post!!! I just came across your blog a few days ago lol but I’ve been reading so much of your stuff.

All those programs you mentioned are superb. Three years ago I was doing the 5×5 from Mehdi, he’s a great guy and all his stuff got me into this world! Now I do competitive powerlifting hehe The 5/3/1 program is also pretty good in terms of including all those movements but I’v found it’s moreso for experienced lifters. I actually wrote my own program using the same principles (basic movement patterns) but it’s ALL bodyweight training for those ppl that don’t want to go to the gym or don’t have access to a gym. http://www.hotandefficient.com/getstronglookhot

anyway don’t mean to ramble but good work! Glad I found your blog (from zmoore.com)

By: Dara

Dara — Fri, 02 Aug 2013 23:32:20 +0000

LOVING this series! Thank you so much for putting this together as you are. I have never come across something so simply explained, without extra fanfare. It has increased my confidence in my workout routine exponentially.

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By: Jacqui

Jacqui — Sun, 28 Jul 2013 03:28:24 +0000

THANK YOU for simplifying things for us I have a tendency to be a bit Type A about following a plan to the letter. This helps take the pressure off.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Tue, 23 Jul 2013 20:35:29 +0000

Where do single-leg exercises like lunges or split squats come in? And, do you recommend doing deadlifts and squats on the same day? I’ve been alternating between the two in my 2-3x a week routine.

Also, I’d love a future blog post about putting together a conditioning/HIIT routine, and how they mesh with heavy lifting. It’s another piece of the proverbial puzzle that the gurus have made me confused about.

Thank you for all you do! You are an inspiration to so many.

By: Esther

Esther — Mon, 22 Jul 2013 15:57:54 +0000

What would be a lower body pull using body weight only?

By: Heather

Heather — Thu, 18 Jul 2013 00:18:07 +0000

Thank you!

By: Go Kaleo

Go Kaleo — Wed, 17 Jul 2013 16:02:50 +0000

2-3 times a week is ideal. Even once a week will provide benefits!

By: Heather

Heather — Wed, 17 Jul 2013 12:43:00 +0000

Do you have a recommendation of how often you should lift?

By: Gloria

Gloria — Tue, 16 Jul 2013 21:50:27 +0000

You say “Work with that weight until you can do 3 sets of 8-10 efficiently”. If I reach a point with a particular exercise where I can do 3×8, but it’s extremely difficult, does that mean I should stay at that weight for a while doing 3×8 until it gets easier? Or once I can do 3×8 of a particular exercise is it time to increase the weight?