Which workout routine works best for you?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 31 Mar 2016 15:12:28 -0400

For those of you who workout in the gym with weights, which workout routine or program works best for you? I.e. full body split, German Volume Training, supersets, giant sets, etc.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 31 at 2016 3:17 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 31 Mar 2016 15:17:56 -0400

What is do it power bodybuilding! I do a regular split but I'll start out working my way up to heavy working sets. 5x5, 4x6 depending on my the percentage of my max for working sets. After that I'll still hit the body part with progressive sets like a full workout. Its been a lot more fun and I get to lift heavy pretty much everyday.

Response by Cpl Jon Westbrook made Mar 31 at 2016 3:22 PM

Cpl Jon Westbrook — Thu, 31 Mar 2016 15:22:09 -0400

That depends. What's your focus? I used SofWods when I was still in. I've heard good things about Soflete as well.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 31 at 2016 3:23 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 31 Mar 2016 15:23:13 -0400

I'm all about strength and power. <10 reps with singles, triples, and fives being my norms with compound exercises.

Response by SGT Duane Severa made Mar 31 at 2016 3:24 PM

SGT Duane Severa — Thu, 31 Mar 2016 15:24:58 -0400

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Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 31 at 2016 4:19 PM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 31 Mar 2016 16:19:46 -0400

CrossFit! Constantly varied, high intensity, functional movements! :P

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 31 at 2016 6:12 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 31 Mar 2016 18:12:11 -0400

I do it all. Just so I can see how they all manipulate my body and see which look I like best. I'll do anything that's legal, safe and fun.

Response by LT Erik Frederick made Mar 31 at 2016 6:31 PM

LT Erik Frederick — Thu, 31 Mar 2016 18:31:36 -0400

I've gotten great results out of P90x followed by Insanity. I know infomercials can turn people off but the programs work.

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 31 at 2016 8:49 PM

PO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 31 Mar 2016 20:49:42 -0400

I'm a huge advocate of functional fitness along with heavy posterior chain. Been a real big fan of Corey Gregory's programs lately. His squat everyday for 5 weeks was insane, and I've also completed his 1.0, 2.0, and 3.0 as well as his get swole with Corey Gregory program. While doing that I was also still doing crossfit 3 days a week.

Response by PO2 Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 1 at 2016 4:37 PM

PO2 Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 01 Apr 2016 16:37:47 -0400

I focus on three things. Size Strenght and Endurance

Response by SSG (ret) William Martin made Apr 7 at 2016 7:21 PM

SSG (ret) William Martin — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 19:21:52 -0400

I split the body into three hemispheres: upper, middle and lower. I work one section once a week. I do cardio before and after each muscle development session. My workout sessions are also backed by healthy eating habits.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 10 at 2016 8:58 PM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 10 Apr 2016 20:58:50 -0400

I work out almost every night. Cardio to get the blood moving and warm up then on to weights depending on what I did the prior evening. Mostly 3 sets of 15 for upper body of the highest weight possible or 3 sets of 20 for lower body at the highest weight possible. Bit my favorite gym machine is the assisted pull-up bar. I lower the weight as much as I can without hurting my shoulder too bad to strengthen them.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 11 at 2016 10:34 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 10:34:18 -0400

I use Periodization for my Main Lifts, and FST-7 for my assistance exercises. Basically it's Powerbuilding which in my opinion is the best. Gained a lot of strength and a lot of mass doing this. Of course I also follow a strict diet.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 16 at 2016 4:25 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 16 Jun 2016 16:25:48 -0400

No CrossFit, that's just wrong.. If you do the workouts right then sure but them crossfitters have a reputation of terrible form and halfing all the movements required to complete that excersize. Now that's said I really enjoy following Kris Gethins workouts and also Dr. Layne Norton's PH3. I've done that and two of Kris Gethins I've lost 8% body fat and have gained 15 lbs of lean muscle in the past 8 months.