Other/Mixed EASY MUSCLE (Geoff Neupert)
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Other strength modalities (e.g., Clubs), mixed strength modalities (e.g., combined kettlebell and barbell), other goals (flexibility)
Kendosperling
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I just finished Plan B and can share my experiences.
I used
The last session where also maxes for the whole cycle.
As per mirror i got more muscle and stripped off some fat with my weight going from 64kg to 66kg. I was not too strict with my diet but ate mostly clean, like a grown up
I followed the plan as good as possible and limited other training to a minimum. There where two additional sessions of other training that compromised my regeneration a little but with easy weekends this was no real problem.
Over the 8 weeks the sessions got harder but i finished strong and think the intensity was quite right. With the invested time and effort i think this is a great bang for your buck.
I am quite sure i improved in all lifts but need to wait for tomorrow and some tests.
I used
- 2x20kg C&P
- 2x24kg Squat
- Chinups (rings)
- Dips
| C&P | 14 | 42 |
| Squat | 28 | 49 |
| Chinups/Dips | 30 | 50 |
The last session where also maxes for the whole cycle.
As per mirror i got more muscle and stripped off some fat with my weight going from 64kg to 66kg. I was not too strict with my diet but ate mostly clean, like a grown up
I followed the plan as good as possible and limited other training to a minimum. There where two additional sessions of other training that compromised my regeneration a little but with easy weekends this was no real problem.
Over the 8 weeks the sessions got harder but i finished strong and think the intensity was quite right. With the invested time and effort i think this is a great bang for your buck.
I am quite sure i improved in all lifts but need to wait for tomorrow and some tests.
Bkb
Level 5 Valued Member
Way to go! Are you going to run it again?I just finished Plan B and can share my experiences.
I used
The reps from first workout vs. the last is as follows
- 2x20kg C&P
- 2x24kg Squat
- Chinups (rings)
- Dips
C&P 14 42 Squat 28 49 Chinups/Dips 30 50
The last session where also maxes for the whole cycle.
As per mirror i got more muscle and stripped off some fat with my weight going from 64kg to 66kg. I was not too strict with my diet but ate mostly clean, like a grown up
I followed the plan as good as possible and limited other training to a minimum. There where two additional sessions of other training that compromised my regeneration a little but with easy weekends this was no real problem.
Over the 8 weeks the sessions got harder but i finished strong and think the intensity was quite right. With the invested time and effort i think this is a great bang for your buck.
I am quite sure i improved in all lifts but need to wait for tomorrow and some tests.
Kendosperling
Level 5 Valued Member
I am sure i will run it again but first i want to try the new built strong minimum from Fabio Zonin.
J Cox
Level 6 Valued Member
@Geoff Neupert I wrapped up a month-long cancer charity mountain bike fundraiser (pretty much hit the trails 25 days out of 30), and started this program yesterday with Schedule A. I added the front squats to it and forgot how much I enjoy them. Thanks for this program because it feels like the appropriate method to continue what I've accomplished over the past summer. And I'll say it again: Front squats!!! They have to be my favorite lower body exercise beyond the barbell deadlift.
Kendosperling
Level 5 Valued Member
to add to my short review i improved in all the exercises as follows:
I think this is quite substatial. This program works!!!
| C&P | 5 | 9 |
| Dbl KB Front Squat | 10 | 14 |
| Chinup | 10 | 13 |
| Dip | 11 | 15 |
I think this is quite substatial. This program works!!!
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I havent read all this thread. But i have read somewhere that the program can be used with BW exercises.
IS there exercise selection for this or how does this work?
IS there exercise selection for this or how does this work?
Bkb
Level 5 Valued Member
Find your rep max. Multiply it by .4, .5, and .6. Use the sums as your rep counts instead of the 4,5 and 6 suggested.
Dimitri87
Level 3 Valued Member
It contains 3 schedules. 1 is Kettlebell only. The other 2 contain 2 different training days. The first day in both contains Kettlebell exercieses. The 2nd is BW only. The BW exercises are given in the program.
Bkb
Level 5 Valued Member
Yes you can but some free weights and a chin up bar would be necessary to get the most out of it.
Technically there are bodyweight only versions of all the exercises used…I.e hand stand press, push ups, bw squats or jump squats.
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I have in many years wanna try something like a Geoff Neupert program but with BW.
Minimalistic
Ladders
Autoregulation.
Minimalistic
Ladders
Autoregulation.
Conor
Level 5 Valued Member
10RM Clean and Press.
paulecoz
First Post
I'll be completing Sched B this Friday...I'll post results when done. I'm prepping for round 2. This is one of my favorite programs, hits all the exercises I was looking for.
What's my best bet for re-testing RMs? Wait until Monday(or longer) find new RMs and then go right back into another 8 weeks with heavier weights?
What's my best bet for re-testing RMs? Wait until Monday(or longer) find new RMs and then go right back into another 8 weeks with heavier weights?
Bkb
Level 5 Valued Member
Looking forward to it!
@paulecoz,
Looking forward to your results.
Just re-test on Monday, then you can run it again using heavier weights. If we were peaking you for a PL meet, that'd be a different story.
Hope this helps.
MarkSch
Level 6 Valued Member
What's the recommendation for having to pause, then resume, Easy Muscle?
I've had to stop Easy Muscle, Phase 2, on week 2, third day. This is doctor's orders, due to draining a epidermoid cyst on my back.
In total, I've missed three sessions so far.
I'm itching to get back.
Should I start over with Week 1, phase 2?
Pick up where I left off, in the days and rep scheme?
Something else?
Suggestions welcome! I should also add I am loving Easy Muscle. The subtle differences between it and (previous) The Giant are interesting and seem to work better for me, or perhaps I am just a bit stronger now.
I've had to stop Easy Muscle, Phase 2, on week 2, third day. This is doctor's orders, due to draining a epidermoid cyst on my back.
In total, I've missed three sessions so far.
I'm itching to get back.
Should I start over with Week 1, phase 2?
Pick up where I left off, in the days and rep scheme?
Something else?
Suggestions welcome! I should also add I am loving Easy Muscle. The subtle differences between it and (previous) The Giant are interesting and seem to work better for me, or perhaps I am just a bit stronger now.
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