This is the first time I've ever tried a Gironda-esque workout program, and I was wondering if anyone else in here has tried one at some point and could perhaps give me a few pointers.
My workout schedule looks something like this:
Days 1 and 4 consist of neck press, tricep extensions with rope attachment, and seated dumbell press to just above the head for all deltoid isolation.
Days 2 and 5 consist of seated v-bar rows, lat pulldowns (because I physically cant do chins), drag curls, and standing wrist curls.
Days 3 and 6 are legs and I do front squats, seated leg curls, and smith machine calf raises.
My ultimate goal is to get to his 8x8 program, but simply put, my body couldn't take the stress from that right now. So three weeks ago I started on a 3x12, then last week went to 4x12, and now this week I started 6x6. I rest about 30-45 seconds between sets, and am slowly trying to work down to the recommended 15 seconds rest. The short break really gives me a good pump for all areas of my body EXCEPT for my chest. After I get done with neckpress, I literally have the feeling of being completely weak in my pecs because I feel as if I can't flex them. I never have DOMS the day afterward, just some minor pain/irritation when I try to flex. Anyone have any insight/pointers on how I could make this a better workout plan?
My workout schedule looks something like this:
Days 1 and 4 consist of neck press, tricep extensions with rope attachment, and seated dumbell press to just above the head for all deltoid isolation.
Days 2 and 5 consist of seated v-bar rows, lat pulldowns (because I physically cant do chins), drag curls, and standing wrist curls.
Days 3 and 6 are legs and I do front squats, seated leg curls, and smith machine calf raises.
My ultimate goal is to get to his 8x8 program, but simply put, my body couldn't take the stress from that right now. So three weeks ago I started on a 3x12, then last week went to 4x12, and now this week I started 6x6. I rest about 30-45 seconds between sets, and am slowly trying to work down to the recommended 15 seconds rest. The short break really gives me a good pump for all areas of my body EXCEPT for my chest. After I get done with neckpress, I literally have the feeling of being completely weak in my pecs because I feel as if I can't flex them. I never have DOMS the day afterward, just some minor pain/irritation when I try to flex. Anyone have any insight/pointers on how I could make this a better workout plan?
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