Hail to the Dinosaurs!
Couple of quick notes, and then we'll talk
about training.
1. The printer is finishing up the last batch
of copies of the new Military Press and Shoulder
Power Course -- so the pre0publication special
is coming to a close very soon. If you want to
grab a copy and get the special bonus photo (a
great photo of John Grimek doing some seriously
heavy lifting), do it now:
http://www.brookskubik.com/militarypress_course.html
2. If you need to wait until payday or you want
to send a ck or money order, shoot me an email
and I'll put you on the pre-publication list --
but you need to let me know TODAY!
3. Some of you may already have rec'd your course
and bonus photo -- or you may get them in today's
mail. When that happens, shoot me an email and let
me know how you like the little monster!
On the training front, several readers have asked
about doing the 20-rep breathing squat program with
deadlifts or Trap Bar deadlifts instead of squats.
"Will it work?"they ask.
Of course it will!
The squat and the deadlift are very similar exercises.
They both work the legs, hips and back -- they both
allow you to use lots of weight -- and they both
cause plenty of puffing and panting. So yes, the
deadlift works well as a substitute for the
breathing squat. Ditto for the Trap Bar deadlift.
The disadvantage of the deadlift and the Trap Bar
deadlift is that you can't hold onto the bar for
20 reps and take 5 or 6 deep breaths in-between
reps unless you have a super strong grip and
you're using a relatively light weight on the
bar.
Instead, most lifters do a rep, place the bar
on the floor and take take their 5 or 6 deep
breaths -- and then do another rep, lower the
bar, and repeat.
Another option is to do a rep, hold onto the
bar and do the breathing -- and then lower the
bar -- let go -- pause and shake your hands for
a few seconds (to get the blood flowing a bit
and to loosen the fingers up -- then grab the
bar and do another rep. If you have a good grip,
you'll be able to do 20 reps with a decent
amount of weight.
Still another option is to do five non-stop reps
(and the breathing on each rep) -- and then pause
and shake your hands -- and then do another five
non-stop reps and breathing -- and repeat the
process until you've done 20 reps.
I once did a program where I would do 100 reps in
the Trap Bar deadlift with 315 pounds. I did them
in "sets" of five, with a short pause between "sets."
And yes -- it was a tough workout!
And remember -- after your deadlifts or Trap Bar
deadlifts, do one or two sets of light breathing
pullovers to stretch the rib-cage!
As always, thanks for reading, and have a great
day. If you train today, make it a good one!
Yours in strength,
Brooks Kubik
P.S. Remember -- if you want to grab the Military
Press course and get the special bonus photo, do
it now:
http://www.brookskubik.com/militarypress_course.html
P.S. 2. For more bulk and power programs -- including
breathing squat programs and other specialization
programs to build maximum muscle mass as fast as
possible, grab a copy of CHALK AND SWEAT:
http://www.brookskubik.com/chalk_and_sweat.html
P.S. 3. Thought for the Day: "Will-power is necessary
to keep in perfect health, and will-power can only be
developed in a truly healthy body." -- Dr. Walter
LaBerge
