Share your training regimen.

As mentioned in the thread about Hepburn's lifts, I'm running Doug Hepburn's "A program" four days a week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday). On Wednesday I'll do some slow steady state cardio and Saturday I go skating with my two sons.
 
At the gym at my school everyone just poses in the mirror since sam sulek came on the scene. So I mostly do lat spread and side chest practice.

Seeing 140 lb college students putting serious practice into bodybuilding poses makes me wonder what planet I'm on. Earth baby grooviest place in the universe. It's like backstage at the Olympia in that locker room but everyone is malnourished
 
I had never done this, but I just ran a beltless, sleeveless cycle. I was typically belting up at around 65%-70% of 1 RM even if it was warmup sets. It's been interesting, especially with deadlift, to realize how much I do not need the belt. Although I squatted near 90% of my 1RM beltless, I think I found that I like to be belted on squats around 80%. With deadlifts, I don't really feel the need for a belt until about 90%.
 
Oogway said:
As mentioned in the thread about Hepburn's lifts, I'm running Doug Hepburn's "A program" four days a week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday). On Wednesday I'll do some slow steady state cardio and Saturday I go skating with my two sons.
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Since when did you start doing Hepburn’s program?
 
Oblivian said:
I had never done this, but I just ran a beltless, sleeveless cycle. I was typically belting up at around 65%-70% of 1 RM even if it was warmup sets. It's been interesting, especially with deadlift, to realize how much I do not need the belt. Although I squatted near 90% of my 1RM beltless, I think I found that I like to be belted on squats around 80%. With deadlifts, I don't really feel the need for a belt until about 90%.
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Why do you use a belt at all?

All my life I’ve been told that wearing a belt and wearing sleeves for squats is for wimps.
 
Oblivian said:
The people saying that are typically stating it to try to justify their horrible numbers.
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Not all, obviously. You got Konstantin deadlifting beyond 900 pounds. I knew a powerlifter who warms up with 405 on front squats before his main thing. He also told me he used to squat 800 in his twenties. And he is against belt usage.

Just my input. Please don’t be offended.
 
Baby Hanma said:
Not all, obviously. You got Konstantin deadlifting beyond 900 pounds. I knew a powerlifter who warms up with 405 on front squats before his main thing. He also told me he used to squat 800 in his twenties. And he is against belt usage.

Just my input. Please don’t be offended.
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They will be the exception for the most part. Most that are way against belt usage are weak as hell. You can also find many studies have shown more core engagement which is basically the opposite argument of why people say to not use belts. With that said, I obviously like going beltless at times myself if I had a whole training block for it.
 
Oblivian said:
They will be the exception for the most part. Most that are way against belt usage are weak as hell. You can also find many studies have shown more core engagement which is basically the opposite argument of why people say to not use belts. With that said, I obviously like going beltless at times myself if I had a whole training block for it.
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Are you baiting me??
 
Baby Hanma said:
Why do you use a belt at all?

All my life I’ve been told that wearing a belt and wearing sleeves for squats is for wimps.
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It's just a tool. Knee sleeves don't realy improve your lifts a lot unless it's the inzer type with the big recoil. It is easy to get your joints warm or keep it warm. I am pretty sure Konstantin at some point used a belt for squats. I don't use a belt for deadlifts too but it is because I felt I couldn't get in position well. I use it for squatting since it helps me brace and support the weight much better.

It depends what your goals are. If you are competing/practice in powerlifting then use the equipment.
 
NoSmilez said:
It's just a tool. Knee sleeves don't realy improve your lifts a lot unless it's the inzer type with the big recoil. It is easy to get your joints warm or keep it warm. I am pretty sure Konstantin at some point used a belt for squats. I don't use a belt for deadlifts too but it is because I felt I couldn't get in position well. I use it for squatting since it helps me brace and support the weight much better.

It depends what your goals are. If you are competing/practice in powerlifting then use the equipment.
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Ah, alright. Thanks.
 
Baby Hanma said:
Since when did you start doing Hepburn’s program?
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Coming up on 5 months now
Edit: I enjoy it because it allows me to lift and make progress without burning out while also having, job, kids, etc.
 
Oogway said:
Coming up on 5 months now
Edit: I enjoy it because it allows me to lift and make progress without burning out while also having, job, kids, etc.
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Awesome. Good for you man.

I have been on it for more than a year now.
 
Baby Hanma said:
What's your definition of optimal training? For whatever goal you choose.
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There is no definition. People can tell you such and such is optimal and it might not be in a given situation. Training is more art than science.
 
Hepburn is not a bad way to train in my opinion. Can get rather boring though.
 
ROcknrollracing said:
Hepburn is not a bad way to train in my opinion. Can get rather boring though.
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Yeah. It's definitely boring as hell. And it takes forever to finish a workout. Plus, it's exhausting.

I do believe it's the best for most strength and size goals. But that's just my opinion.
 
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