Future's Q & A

[Future]

And just so people know, these are just questions that get pm'ed or posted on various boards. So I thought I would consolidate and give my input. I don't have all the answers just some thoughts and experiences that might help someone.

 

[Achilles]

Thanks for this great thread future.

 

[knight_rider]

Hey Future, how much of your training is DC style? and when your not DC'ing what are you usually doing?

 

[Future]

Well I use some of the intensity techniques. I use a 3/1 split and like more of a "beyond failure training" style as well. I go back and forth from rest pausing to stripdowns.

 

[knight_rider]

sorry to kep bothering you, but well its 'futures Q and A' so i'll ask the questions and you give the answers lol!

when doing chest exercises, should elbows be in or our out, or somewhere in between?

i often find i need to flare them to get it hitting the chest where i want! but ive heard many conflicting opinions!

 

[Achilles]

What do you think of GPP work along with powerlifting. Loui simmons is a big fan of it but what do you think.? Does it affect recovery ability

 

[Future]

sorry to kep bothering you, but well its 'futures Q and A' so i'll ask the questions and you give the answers lol!

when doing chest exercises, should elbows be in or our out, or somewhere in between?

i often find i need to flare them to get it hitting the chest where i want! but ive heard many conflicting opinions!

If trying to work the chest I personally like keeping the elbows flared out. Since doing this its really brought up my chest over the last year.

 

[Future]

What do you think of GPP work along with powerlifting. Loui simmons is a big fan of it but what do you think.? Does it affect recovery ability

Active rest is a great think. The body can do so much more than we give it credit for. Personally, I think GPP is great. It is basically saying what I just stated. Similarly, a person can do pushups every other day for a few sets or even some light circut training. The idea is to be ACTIVE while not taxing the body. I would even do a circut of nothing but my first warm up weight for several exercises for GPP.

 

[Future]

Better get moving on this again. Sorry guys.

 

[PrinceVegeta]

Hey future...long time no see...

Question about rack deads....better then normal deads for back thickness?

Normal deads burn my hams a lot and i want to focus only on thickness of the back when i do deads...i train hams when i train legs with two excerises....advice?

 

[Future]

Yes if you want to focus on the upper back rack deads would be better in that regard. I do prefer floor deads personally but some respond well with rack deads.

 

[Bulkboy]

Squats ATG or paralell? whats the deal there? and what is ultimately most beneficial? ive heard pros and cons about both...

 

[Future]

Depends on the person. Just going deep doesnt mean you will get good leg development. Tempo of the lift, staying upright, stance and yes depth can ALL be factors. I think a good range of motion is ideal but its always about your injuries and personal leverages.

Certainly, DO NOT say that a half squat is a squat. But at the same time dont think just burying a rep means you are gonna grow and/or get stronger as well.

 

[Skeptic]

Depends on the person. Just going deep doesnt mean you will get good leg development. Tempo of the lift, staying upright, stance and yes depth can ALL be factors. I think a good range of motion is ideal but its always about your injuries and personal leverages.

Certainly, DO NOT say that a half squat is a squat. But at the same time dont think just burying a rep means you are gonna grow and/or get stronger as well.

well put mate!

 

[PrinceVegeta]

^^ good info indeed..

 

[Future]

Thanks guys. I will really try to keep up. Been so freaking stressed and busy.

 

[PrinceVegeta]

I dont know who you exaclty are but from what i can see u are the strongest guy in musclemecca and you are huge! i assume you are a powerlifter/personal trainer?

Question about benching..i feels like one arm really overpowers the other arm when benching..but only when i bench flat...does it have to do with my tri's or shoulders?

 

[Future]

Yeah it could be chest, shoulders and/or triceps. It's also common for people to be off center with their back on the bench. You could be lifting a leg slighting which also throws off your center of gravity. Without watching you I can only throw out those suggestions to be aware off.

 

[Big VIC]

sorry unrelated

Future are you the future on Dante dc board??

 

[El Freako]

I'm 100% sure that he is.