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JamesC: November 01 2005
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question for Mike Mahler
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when does the Stufff Magazine article come out?
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Mike Mahler: November 01 2005
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But I do not have an official release date.
In the meantime, I have a 5 page article on my KB workshops that is out in this months issue of Speed and strength magazine. If you do not see it on the newsstands, then send me an email, as I have a copy in PDF format. The article looks great.
Mike Mahler
http://www.mikemahler.com
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Brian 2991: November 01 2005
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The Consequences of Lifting 6-Days a Week?
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Hey there.
I've recently become busier, and I've been having trouble getting in three, 1-hour lifting sessions a week. I'm planning to change my schedule by lifting 6 times a week for 30 minutes, probably broken up between two exercises on a 5x5 routine.
Here's my question: should I expect an adverse result recovery-wise? Should I adjust my diet? Something else?
Thanks.
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Mike Mahler: November 02 2005
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Perfect for a high frequency program. Check it out in Beyond Bodybuilding. Also read my article on high frequency training at my site. Volume and intensity have to be regulated to succeed on a frequent traning program.
Mike Mahler
http://www.mikemahler.com/articles.html
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Brian 2991: November 01 2005
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The Consequences of Lifting 6-Days a Week?
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Hey there.
I've recently become busier, and I've been having trouble getting in three, 1-hour lifting sessions a week. I'm planning to change my schedule by lifting 6 times a week for 30 minutes, probably broken up between two exercises on a 5x5 routine.
Here's my question: should I expect an adverse result recovery-wise? Should I adjust my diet? Something else?
Thanks.
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Mike Mahler: November 02 2005
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Perfect for a high frequency program. Check it out in Beyond Bodybuilding. Also read my article on high frequency training at my site. Volume and intensity have to be regulated to succeed on a frequent traning program.
Mike Mahler
http://www.mikemahler.com/articles.html
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DaveBullis: November 05 2005
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Mike Mahler: Have you tried 5-HTP, in conjuction with ALCAR, for a brain boost?n/m
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Mike Mahler: November 07 2005
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that is the last thing you want to take with ALCAR for a brain boost. 5-HTP is great to take before you go to sleep as it helps you relax. Not ideal to take during the day unless you take a lot of stimulants.
Mike Mahler
http://www.mikemahler.com
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Lu Bu: November 10 2005
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Military Press Plateau
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Hello everyone,
I was wondering if anyone could give me some suggestions as to how I can get over this seemingly endless sticking point I have been at with the One Handed Military Press. I've been at 65 pounds for...oh...about 3 and a half months now, and it's getting annoying. I'm not burnt out or anything, I know I could use a little more shoulder strength, but beyond that...I am seriously stuck. Any suggestions?
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Mike Mahler: November 11 2005
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For example as others have stated, try the sots press or seated press for 3-4 weeks and then cycle the standing one-arm press back in. Also determine what the weak link is the press. Do you have a hard time locking out the bell, initiating the press etc. Also, what is your leg and lat strength like? Your legs are the foundation and if they are weak your standing press while only be so strong. The lats stabilize the shoulder for pressing so make sure you engage them fully.
Also, Make sure you are doing some antagonistic work as well such as pull-ups, bent over rows, renegade rows.
Finally, Try soing side presses with a heavier weight and gradually decrease the lean over time. A very effective way to work up to a heavier Military Press.
Mike Mahler
http://www.mikemahler.com
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bobptz: November 19 2005
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HGH, lactic acid, fatigue
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Bear WorkOut.
Page 43 of PTP says that small rest intervalls between sets promote HGH release.
I read elswhere thet HGH release is promoted from high concentration of lactic acid, which is accomplised from short intervals. So it makes sence, up to here.
BUT lactic acid comes from fatigue, workouts to failure etc. PTP says to avoid fatigue. So although Bear-PTP has short intevals between sets, it should not produce (much) fatigue, it should not produce (much) lactic acid, so it should not produce much HGH.
Is this a correct thought?
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Mike Mahler: November 20 2005
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GH levels either go up or down due to exercise. People that are overtrained are just depleting their GH levels. People that have never worked out before often increase their GH levels when they start exercising.
Recently I had my GH levels measured and I was at 182ng/dl. This is not great and as someone that has worked out a lot for 12 years shows that exercise does not always increase GH. Anyway, by reducing stress and increasing sleep, as well as decreasing training, my levels went up to 280 ng/dl in two months (my energy went up with it). My guess is that it is even higher now and I will have it checked again in another month or two. A good range is between 200ng/dl and 350ng/dl (based on IGF-1 measurements.
Many athletes actually have lower T levels and GH levels than people that do nothing. The largest production of GH occurs when you are sleeping, so if you want to increase GH, rest up more and do not overtrain.
Mike Maler
http://www.mikemahler.com
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mfa77: November 19 2005
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is matt furey's combat conditioning any good?? n/m
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Mike Mahler: November 20 2005
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One, I wrote that article over five years ago. Two, I do think that CC has some great exercises. The key is to avoid going into extreme high rep ranges like I did. It is a sure fire way to build overuse injuries. Work on the harder exercises. If you can do 100 reps on something it is time to find something else. I think that combining CC with other training tools is a better way to go.
Mike Mahler
http://www.mikemahler.com
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mfa77: November 19 2005
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is matt furey's combat conditioning any good?? n/m
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Mike Mahler: November 20 2005
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but because of his business approach. He charges a lot for products that often are low quailty and lack content. I agree that some of his stuff is very good, but some of it is also garbage. Also, I have read in many places where Furey states that BW drills are superior to weight training so you are wrong about that.
Mike Mahler
http://www.mikemahler.com
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UP NORTH: November 20 2005
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Kettlebell Presses
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I was wondering what type of weights the other members of this board can press either with a kettlebell(military or side press) or barbell.
Ive seen a few picures of Dave Bellamo pressing a 145lber not sure if this is a side press of push press either way its impressive
Thanks Mark
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Mike Mahler: November 20 2005
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I have bent pressed the 145lb bell, Military pressed the 105lb bell, side pressed the 125lb bell, double pressed 88lb bells 6 times etc. Many people on this board can press the 105lb bell such as Brett Jones at a BW of 175 and Steve Cotter can press 125 at a BW of 165 and do a sots press with the 105. Now that is impressive. Jeff O Conner can do a double sots press with the 105s, Dave Whitley can press the 88s easily for reps etc. Lots of strong people on this board and in the DD community.
Mike Mahler
http://www.mikemahler.com
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