Halfakneecap
Level 6 Valued Member
Yeah, that’s more a fat loss program though isn’t it? If I do 3.0 with C&P&FSQ I will be eating like a mofo
Kettlebell "Giant 1.0"
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SwampDog
Level 1 Valued Member
I like it. I finished the Giant (1,1.1, 1.2) and switched to Strong, I need low reps and was wondering between giant 3 or strong phase 1 but 2*28 is my 4 RM plus it fits in till the end of the year.
Bkb
Level 6 Valued Member
Doing Giant 3.0 using C&P & FSQ would produce identical results to DFW. They are hardly any different. If you are for fat loss on either, you’ll lose. If you eat for weight gain, you’ll gain.
When I set up my latest Easy Muscle Schedule B, one day was exactly that. And don't tell @Geoff Neupert but I took the Dip/Pull-up day and did bench instead of dips...
blad51
Level 8 Valued Member
I finished Week 2 of Giant 1.1 yesterday.
I am using the 28s for the Giant. I have completed Giant 1 & 2.0.
I feel like I have recently turned a corner with the 28s.
I began working with the 28s in May using them for Kettlebell Burn Extreme. I then used the 28s for the DCP/DFSQ part of Maximorum. At the end of Maximorum I tested the 28s and got 11 reps. The first ten were solid lifts.....and then..... It was like someone flicked a switch. The 11th rep was ugly with no chance of a 12th rep.
The 28s were challenging during 1 & 2.0. Especially as I concentrated on having good form while managing fatigue during the high rep sets of the program.
During my two weeks of 1.1, the high reps are still challenging. (Especially on heavy day) I now feel like I am lifting into those high rep sets rather than "fighting" against the bells. (I am not sure "fighting" is even the correct word.) My concentration on good form throughout the lift is paying off. I have found that if I get a good clean, the press will go up smoothly. I have found this doubly important as I manage fatigue in the lifts during the later portion of the session. It helps me to visualize the entire lift before I clean the bells for the first lift of a set.
I am using the 28s for the Giant. I have completed Giant 1 & 2.0.
I feel like I have recently turned a corner with the 28s.
I began working with the 28s in May using them for Kettlebell Burn Extreme. I then used the 28s for the DCP/DFSQ part of Maximorum. At the end of Maximorum I tested the 28s and got 11 reps. The first ten were solid lifts.....and then..... It was like someone flicked a switch. The 11th rep was ugly with no chance of a 12th rep.
The 28s were challenging during 1 & 2.0. Especially as I concentrated on having good form while managing fatigue during the high rep sets of the program.
During my two weeks of 1.1, the high reps are still challenging. (Especially on heavy day) I now feel like I am lifting into those high rep sets rather than "fighting" against the bells. (I am not sure "fighting" is even the correct word.) My concentration on good form throughout the lift is paying off. I have found that if I get a good clean, the press will go up smoothly. I have found this doubly important as I manage fatigue in the lifts during the later portion of the session. It helps me to visualize the entire lift before I clean the bells for the first lift of a set.
Chris Mills
Level 6 Valued Member
Strictly, I would say “no”. If you combined, then you (arguably) shouldn’t CALL it “Giant”.
I have used the template for JUST fsqts a couple of times (when dealing with elbow tendinitis) which probably isn’t “Giant” either, but it definitely works.
Swapping blocks of FSQT and C&P every 4-weeks seems a good template. Or maybe 2/1/2/1…
Or google “armor building complex” which is a free template that Dan John came up with (2-1-3; clean, press, FSQT; 30m clock, pick any weight you want….., i used to do it with about as heavy as I could press and take like 5-m rests……. It is pretty brutal). But it’s a “workout”, not a strategically waved program.
Halfakneecap
Level 6 Valued Member
Apologies, I just re read the dry fighting weight article. I thought it was for a lighter weight set of bells, not sure why.
Halfakneecap
Level 6 Valued Member
Inspiring mate!
jdcollins
Level 3 Valued Member
I'm running an experiment of this layout right now. I'm not going to call it The Giant to anyone who can hear, but I'm calling it that in my own notebook!
I've completed 1.0 and I've just started the 2nd week of 1.1. So far, it's been great. I'll know more when I run all the way through 1.2.
Edit for clarity: I'm alternating between sets of C&P and FSQ. Cleans before each press, one clean to initiate sets of front squats.
Hrungnir
Level 7 Valued Member
Excited to hear how it goes @jdcollins !! I expect it’ll be pretty baller.
HarryBergers
Level 6 Valued Member
The GIANT rep scheme and weight intensity(10rm) instead of the Dry Fighting Weight's rep scheme and intensity(5rm)?
jdcollins
Level 3 Valued Member
Yes, using GIANT intensity and reps, 10RM on the C&P. Using the same bells for squats and keeping the same reps. I’m using 24s. My assumption is that after 1.2 I’ll be close enough to a 5RM with 32s to move onto 3.0.
TedM
Level 6 Valued Member
I'm not following this...
When I look at Giant 1.1, for example, I see the same volume for each of the 4 weeks.
So, what do you mean that only for one week is all out?
(Am I in the wrong thread?
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RPE changes .. do read the program properly again ... I distinctly remember something to help you related to this topicI'm not following this...
When I look at Giant 1.1, for example, I see the same volume for each of the 4 weeks.
So, what do you mean that only for one week is all out?
(Am I in the wrong thread?
Also check for 'auto-regulation' !Chris Mills
Level 6 Valued Member
I think the suggestions about RPE changes and adjusting session lengths are in this thread. They aren’t, as I recall, written into the program.RPE changes .. do read the program properly again ... I distinctly remember something to help you related to this topic
lais817
Level 7 Valued Member
You are correct, Easy Muscle has the RPE variability in it. Although the Giant says to push for 1 more set each week, which could easily be read as increasing RPE each week.
HarryBergers
Level 6 Valued Member
1.2, w1d2, 7 sets
This is going to be a great month
This is going to be a great month