Mythbusters: Dc Approved????

**KidRok** · 10-25-2006, 09:41 AM

It's been brought up time and time again so i thought I would take this opportunity to help dispel this myth......
Dante himself has stated that there is NO DC APPROVED EXERCISE LIST!
You may see some floating around in internet world but it was not a list created by Dante.
Now regarding the exercises you should use:
Are there exercises that are "better or more suited for" DC training? ABSOLUTELY!
But does this mean you cannot do a certain exercise if you feel very strongly that you need it? NO IT DOES NOT.
However, keep in mind you have limited opportunity to spur growth with basically only 3 exercises for each muscle group. Choose wisely...... big, basic, compounds are usually the best bet.

When choosing your exercises ask yourself these 3 questions:
1) Does this exercise adequately hit the intended target muscle?
2) Can I make progress in the amount of weight I can use on this particular exercise throughout the length of my blast?
3) Can I take this exercise to the required failure point in a relatively safe manner so that I improve my chances of remaining injury free (and others...lol)?

Here's an old thread also discussing this:
http://intensemuscle.com/showthread....hlight=Blakely

Future · 10-25-2006, 09:44 AM

Great post!

**homonunculus** · 10-25-2006, 09:47 AM

Excellent post, KR.

-R

Penguin · 10-25-2006, 11:25 AM

great guidlines, thank you

MoGeaYuglay · 10-25-2006, 12:51 PM

Great post man, very helpful for the confused.

envythahustla · 10-25-2006, 02:18 PM

Great post!

**trucelt** · 10-25-2006, 03:06 PM

excellent post....sorry to disappoint the folks who want an exact blue-print..

Jason Pegg · 10-25-2006, 03:08 PM

Well put KR!

Jason

deadlift0 · 10-25-2006, 03:09 PM

**Massive G** · 10-25-2006, 03:33 PM

Great post Rok. Makes me realize how much I miss Ted on here.
We got Future in there talking about JM presses a year and a half ago.

For any of you guys that want to learn, search Future's posts as well from time to time you won't be disappointed.

**thenatural** · 10-25-2006, 09:05 PM

thanks guys all very useful info!

**BigDownUnder** · 10-25-2006, 09:49 PM

Great post KR.
I've seen that list posted as gospel so many times it's ludicrous.

envythahustla · 10-25-2006, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigDownUnder

Great post KR.
I've seen that list posted as gospel so many times it's ludicrous.

I actually thought it was a list made by Dante when I first started learning about DC.

I really am glad that was cleared up.

lucky1 · 10-26-2006, 02:03 PM

This was a great post - your points are very valid!

pumphard · 10-26-2006, 05:40 PM

I want to know if this is true.........Is it true that Dante recommend you doing your presses on smith machine for safty reasons? Because on my last blast, all my chest presses were done on smith, and next blast I want to try incline press.

envythahustla · 10-26-2006, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pumphard

I want to know if this is true.........Is it true that Dante recommend you doing your presses on smith machine for safty reasons? Because on my last blast, all my chest presses were done on smith, and next blast I want to try incline press.

I believe that is recommended for safety reasons.

Nikkiboy · 10-26-2006, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pumphard

I want to know if this is true.........Is it true that Dante recommend you doing your presses on smith machine for safty reasons? Because on my last blast, all my chest presses were done on smith, and next blast I want to try incline press.

http://intensemuscle.com/showthread.php?t=16023

Quote:

RH: Because of the rest-pause nature of DC Training, there tends to be a good mix of machines used. Do you believe that machines like Hammer Strength can stimulate muscle growth as effectively as barbells and dumbbells?
D: I would like to see everyone build a base and use free weights whenever possible. If someone has a training partner, there is no worry at all using free weights with my methods. But sometimes my trainees don't have a spotter and in those cases I try to set them up on machines that they can "save" themselves on while going to the 3 failure points during a rest pause set.. For example, it's very easy to save yourself on an incline smith press at a failure point, you just turn the bar and rack the weight, while with the free weight barbell incline press, i would hate to see one of my trainees sitting there with a guillotine bar on his neck at failure and have no way to get out of it without screaming "help!" Regardless a lot of people misconstrue this as a love for machines when in actuality I'm trying to keep safety in mind for someone who does not have a spotter. Its as simple as that. If push comes to shove my choice would always be a free weight exercise over a machine if it can be done safely. Thats why I tend to use power racks and smythe machines alot, so someone can go to the well and back and not worry about becoming "tomato canned" for lack of better words (laughing)

Sentinel · 10-26-2006, 11:16 PM

i have added this link to the Sticky ive created in the pound puppy forum.

i hope no one minds

peace

Sentinel

ironstrife · 05-31-2007, 02:04 PM

good thing i've read this!

britand · 09-15-2007, 02:13 AM

Cheers!

Flesh to Stone · 09-20-2007, 07:45 AM

Very interesting post!

10-25-2006, 09:41 AM	#1
KidRok Super Moderator/Roundtable Expert Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: CNY Posts: 8,530	Mythbusters: Dc Approved???? It's been brought up time and time again so i thought I would take this opportunity to help dispel this myth...... Dante himself has stated that there is NO DC APPROVED EXERCISE LIST! You may see some floating around in internet world but it was not a list created by Dante. Now regarding the exercises you should use: Are there exercises that are "better or more suited for" DC training? ABSOLUTELY! But does this mean you cannot do a certain exercise if you feel very strongly that you need it? NO IT DOES NOT. However, keep in mind you have limited opportunity to spur growth with basically only 3 exercises for each muscle group. Choose wisely...... big, basic, compounds are usually the best bet. When choosing your exercises ask yourself these 3 questions: 1) Does this exercise adequately hit the intended target muscle? 2) Can I make progress in the amount of weight I can use on this particular exercise throughout the length of my blast? 3) Can I take this exercise to the required failure point in a relatively safe manner so that I improve my chances of remaining injury free (and others...lol)? Here's an old thread also discussing this: http://intensemuscle.com/showthread....hlight=Blakely __________________ -KidRok- "....because I won't accept that I can't." KidRok@IntenseMuscle.com www.TrueProtein.com --5% OFF with Discount Code "FXL222"-- -Email FXL@twcny.rr.com for Training or Contest Prep-

10-25-2006, 09:44 AM	#2
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10-25-2006, 09:47 AM	#3
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10-25-2006, 11:25 AM	#4
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10-25-2006, 03:06 PM	#7
trucelt Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Honolulu,Hawaii Posts: 2,315	excellent post....sorry to disappoint the folks who want an exact blue-print.. __________________ I dont think you'll ever find somebody at the end of thier days looking back over thier life saying "damn i wish I would have put in more overtime at the office"...life is about people and experiences. *INTENSE MUSCLE MODERATOR*

10-25-2006, 12:51 PM	#5
MoGeaYuglay Middleweight Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 670	Great post man, very helpful for the confused.

10-25-2006, 02:18 PM	#6
envythahustla New Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 94	Great post!

10-25-2006, 03:08 PM	#8
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10-25-2006, 03:09 PM	#9
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10-25-2006, 03:33 PM	#10
Massive G Super Moderator/Roundtable Expert Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NC Posts: 6,961	Great post Rok. Makes me realize how much I miss Ted on here. We got Future in there talking about JM presses a year and a half ago. For any of you guys that want to learn, search Future's posts as well from time to time you won't be disappointed. __________________ Massive G www.trueprotein.com 5% Discount Code MASSG Last edited by Massive G : 10-25-2006 at 03:36 PM.

10-25-2006, 09:05 PM	#11
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10-25-2006, 09:49 PM	#12
BigDownUnder Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Southern Hemisphere Posts: 2,392	Great post KR. I've seen that list posted as gospel so many times it's ludicrous. __________________ "This sport is about extremes - using weights you havent used previously, taking in amounts of food to build greater muscle mass-in amounts you never have done previously, & doing the cardio to keep you at an acceptable offseason training bodyfat that keeps you happy." Dante For supplements, visit http://www.trueprotein.com & use this DISCOUNT CODE - THA778 for a 5% Discount

10-26-2006, 02:03 PM	#14
lucky1 New Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: East Coast Posts: 53	This was a great post - your points are very valid!

10-26-2006, 05:40 PM	#15
pumphard Lightweight Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 276	I want to know if this is true.........Is it true that Dante recommend you doing your presses on smith machine for safty reasons? Because on my last blast, all my chest presses were done on smith, and next blast I want to try incline press.

10-26-2006, 11:16 PM	#18
Sentinel Banned by Skip for being a bitch Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas Posts: 4,189	i have added this link to the Sticky ive created in the pound puppy forum. i hope no one minds peace Sentinel

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05-31-2007, 02:04 PM	#19
ironstrife New Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 4	good thing i've read this!

09-15-2007, 02:13 AM	#20
britand New Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1	Cheers!

09-20-2007, 07:45 AM	#21
Flesh to Stone New Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Madrid Posts: 2	Very interesting post!

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