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  1. Fadi

    Body of evidence; single or multiple sets

    I wouldn't be surprised. I can share with you what did actually work at the AIS as far as recuperation was concerned, and this knowledge was brought to us from the eastern block countries at the time (we're talking early 1980s here). You have a hot sauna, then you take a plunge in cold water...
  2. Fadi

    Body of evidence; single or multiple sets

    After I left the AIS, they (the AIS), began to experiment with I.V drips for nutritional/ recuperative purposes. They quickly abandoned it as it did not produce the results they were hoping for. This info was not from Google or the Internet.
  3. Fadi

    Body of evidence; single or multiple sets

    Whether you're a "shit kicker gym rat" or not, you've got to do multiple sets if your aim is continuous progress, or at least progress to an elite level. I've yet to see or hear of a single Olympic weightlifter anywhere in the world who has gotten anywhere in his lifting career, basing his...
  4. Fadi

    Body of evidence; single or multiple sets

    You bring up an important point Darkoz. For example, I could load a bar with 60% of my 1RM squat and hammer away 50 reps in a single set. The question then becomes, how long did that set take to complete and why? And was there any benefit derived from doing those 50 reps? The answer, and I can...
  5. Fadi

    Body of evidence; single or multiple sets

    That in itself is cancellation through elimination. In other words (and without having to delve into which research favoured what), the mere fact that the results were not conclusive, nullifies all these studies. That is great news for lifters (and coaches) who live by studies, I am not one of...
  6. Fadi

    100 different pushups

    100% agree on that Andy, especially when pullovers are done with the appropriate amount of reps by a knowledgeable bodybuilder where deep muscles contractions are felt, instead of applying balls to the wall attitude of hey, watch me lift the heaviest d/bell in the gym type of attitude. The...
  7. Fadi

    100 different pushups

    Perhaps so Andy, however for me (and possibly for others with similar body mechanics), I truly feel it in my serratus anterior as if someone has punched me in that area. I agree with you though that the OHP, especially the standing military press, also does target and stress this area to a...
  8. Fadi

    Best bodies of 2016 - Peoples choice.

    Much prefer Lee Priest's kind of a physique over these muscular models.
  9. Fadi

    100 different pushups

    One thing I know about when it comes to push-ups vs barbell bench press, is that (amongst many different muscles stressed), one group of muscles that are taxed, and taxed superbly is the group called the Serratus anterior. Do a normal set of push-ups taken to failure, then rest 20 seconds...
  10. Fadi

    showdownhero's IF LCHF Bulletproof Log

    I don't see any harm (or negation for that matter) with the pre workout amino acids, as (I'm presuming) that we're talking about the BCAA with Leucine being the master player here. I say that because I saw the mentioning of an insulinogenic response brought about by non other than leucine. An...
  11. Fadi

    What are you or what did you train today?

    Without a doubt, a run does give you an amazing feeling of achievement, and I say well done on your effort. However I'd be less than honest with you if I didn't also share with you few facts. You are running to lose excess weight. That excess weight, when combined with a vigorous activity such...
  12. Fadi

    100 reps every hour on the hour for 11 hours straight

    Thanks for your question mate. I hear what you're saying, and my best answer is time will tell. My second best answer however is as follows: inflammation is usually the accumulation of extracellular fluid, giving the muscle tissue a swelling, soft and puffy kind of a look. Intracellular fluid on...
  13. Fadi

    100 reps every hour on the hour for 11 hours straight

    UPDATE:1 Monday 6:30pm rolls by and I'm in unbelievable pain 24 hours post workout, especially in the biceps and brachioradialis (forearm) muscle. The triceps are somewhat sore but their pain pales into insignificance in comparison with the other muscles worked on those two days. I grab...
  14. Fadi

    100 reps every hour on the hour for 11 hours straight

    Fully agree. I wouldn't do two days next time. I'm thinking b/bell military press next time, but for one day only, especially if I do add some size on arms after this, as that would really be encouraging. Thank you for your support mate.
  15. Fadi

    100 reps every hour on the hour for 11 hours straight

    Day 2 Eighth session 6:00pm to 6:10pm EZ bar curls 20kg 10x10 = 100 6:12pm to 6:20pm French curls 15kg x30, 20, 20, 20, 10 =100 Calling it a day. My arms have had enough. From this moment on it's all about recovery and replenishment. It was a good experience. Now I can say I've done it and...
  16. Fadi

    Bodybuilding is not what it used to be!

    The sport of bodybuilding has definitely changed, for the worse. It's no longer the sport that I joined back in 1984. If the immature behaviour displayed by well known bodybuilders, was to take place amongst some professional footballers, the whole organisation would go into a disciplinary mode...
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  17. Fadi

    100 reps every hour on the hour for 11 hours straight

    You're 100% correct Tim. It just hurts way too much to keep going past 10 reps, hence the 10x10. It also shows you how critical recovery is, and how some of us at times take our strength and stamina for granted, not realising that we instinctively work hard to maintain both of these parameters...
  18. Fadi

    100 reps every hour on the hour for 11 hours straight

    Day 2 Seventh session 4:15pm to 4:25pm EZ bar curls 20kg 10x10 = 100 4:26pm to 4:35pm French curls 15kg x40, 20, 20, 20 = 100 Having my 3rd protein shake for today (plus all the vegetable juices). Large protein intake every 4 hours.
  19. Fadi

    100 reps every hour on the hour for 11 hours straight

    Day 2 Sixth session 2:40pm to 2:50pm EZ bar curls 20kg 10x10 = 100 2:52pm to 3:00pm French curls 15kg x35, 25, 20, 20 = 100 There isn't anywhere in my entire arm, from shoulder to wrist that isn't really aching now. I feel each part of my arms' muscles as I put the tip of my finger on...
  20. Fadi

    Post a bodybuilding pic.

    High blood pressure makes it very hard to hold a static pose. Alternatively, a static pose has a substantial effect on raising blood pressure. With all the supraphysiological doses of testosterone today's bodybuilders are engaging in, I say it's an incredible feat to be able to hold a static...
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