The breathing squats routine featured in the PTC newsletter issue 92 is
breathing squats 1x20
bench press 2x7
romanian deadlift 1x20, 1x10
military press 2x7
t-bar row 3-4 sets
Is the weight for the romanian deadlifts the same for both sets and would i do warmup sets for every exercises?
I'd delete the rows and replace them with thick bar curls.
i used to do this routine with markos at PTC, it looks easy but is surprisingly difficult when done properly. rather than adding 2.5kg's after you successfully complete all sets like in a normal program you only need to complete one set before you up the weight by 5kg next session (hope that makes sense) make sure you eat your wheaties cos this program is extremely demanding
also yes the weight is the same on both sets of RDL's. i remember we used to dread them more than the 20 rep squats!
May l ask why?
I was under the impression BOR > Curls.
What does BOR mean?
Done properly, the squat and deadlift is just plain tough, a lot of back work, I see the row as a waste of time in this instance, fer better to replace this with heavy pullovers.
Presses are better done first when the back is fresh.
Fat bar curls are good for grip, shoulder, wrist and elbow health, done with heavy enough weight, it becomes a full-body exercise.
What do you think?
hyjak did you do warmup sets for all the exercises?
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