The most important lesson you learned from DC

Soane · 08-20-2008, 07:29 AM

Inspired by Massive G's Dogg Pound thread...

Hopefully this will be a thread about the most important stuff in DC Training.

I start:

Most important thing I learned from DC training is never giving the msucle the exact same stress from time to time. That is... never same amount of reps on the same weight.

5spotbullseye · 08-20-2008, 07:35 AM

For me, DC Training has redefined my pain thresholds and intensity in the gym.

matt07 · 08-20-2008, 08:42 AM

skullcaps are an acceptable gym apparel

tiny1976 · 08-20-2008, 08:46 AM

The most important thing that i have learnt is to really listen to my body.

To keep my head in tune with my body as i lift and not go for the ego lifts you see all most everyone try in the gym. what you lift is not important its how you lift it that makes the difference.

Using RP's and Windowmakers regularly will give you the size, shape and strength we all continue to look for.

Infact for me at least, low volume training reminds me of why i started to train in the first place. that mixture of pain and pleasure as you push out those last few reps that you didnt think you could get.

That feeling as the blood rushes into your muscles pumping them so full you think they could explode if you tensed them just once more.

You have to be a little crazy to train like this but if you can do it then the rewards are there, you just need to suck it up and get it done!

slyfox115 · 08-20-2008, 08:55 AM

I've learned that in reality building muscle isnt that complicated. Its all about eating the right nutrients and using progressive loads on the muscle.

Oh yeah, and wearing the new DC shirts increaseing my weights by 50%

MoGeaYuglay · 08-20-2008, 10:16 AM

I learned to stop being too nitpicky if at all. Overanalysis leads to second-guessing, stress, and no progress. I also learned that if you wear a DC training t-shirt your lifts go up like 50%, it's mind-boggling.

**Trulyhuge** · 08-20-2008, 10:19 AM

Man, I have learned so much I don't know what specifically to write?
What it has really taught me is to always bring your "A-game" to the gym. If you don't, you might as well pack your shit up and head home!

dusty hanshaw · 08-20-2008, 10:28 AM

DC had taught me so much and reinforced a lot of what I already knew. If I had to list just one thing that probably helped me the most for both nutrition and training these would be them:

1. In the offseason throw your food scale away and eat as much as you can in each meal while being wary of carb cutoffs etc...

2. The extreme stretch is EVERYTHING. If a muscle is inflexible it will not have the room needed for growth. If you want size seek strength and FLEXIBILITY!!

slingshot1 · 08-20-2008, 10:35 AM

less is more!!!

ddubb9965 · 08-20-2008, 10:42 AM

wearing the new DC shirts increased my weights by 50%

dropshot001 · 08-20-2008, 11:01 AM

definitely learned how to tax the muscle to the limits, but still be able to be productive and also have pushed my pain threshold to a much higher level.

**KidRok** · 08-20-2008, 11:12 AM

Never pee on an electric fence.

The Dude · 08-20-2008, 11:17 AM

Biggest revelation for me was the eating and the slightly different take on volume.

I started like a lot of kids, doing the magazine routines like "get a chest like ronnie's in 8 weeks!!!!", Giving each bodypart it's own "day," wasting hundreds of reps on piddly-ass iso moves, and staying away from squats and deads because Bob Chick said they would hurt me. God I was such a moron.

CFP was truly a kick in the nads. In a good way.

chuckles_345 · 08-20-2008, 11:27 AM

2 Things:

1. I can kick the shit out of myself and leave the gym thinking there is no way in hell I'll ever beat this and then come back 2 weeks later, push myself even harder and destroy it. My workouts just keep getting more intense.

2. I must be a little messed up in the head (more than I previously thought) because I enjoy kicking the shit out of myself to the point I'm on the ground after the quad stretch. I also tend to wake up early on leg days without even trying because I'm amped up to go after the widowmaker and push myself beyond what I think I can do.

Chuckles

bigla2004 · 08-20-2008, 12:11 PM

I've learned so much but in terms of offseason or bulking..

While upping your weights is great, don't forget to add the weight to the plate!

TimB · 08-20-2008, 12:39 PM

The most important lesson I learned from DC:
Whatever I thought I could do when I came to the gym was probably just barely scratching the surface

Thot · 08-20-2008, 12:40 PM

Consistency.

**SuperD** · 08-20-2008, 01:02 PM

Think before you come up with an online screen name

NovaZ · 08-20-2008, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuperD

Think before you come up with an online screen name

I was seriously going to go there, haha. Damn you.

Most important thing Ive learned that has been said is "Overanalysis equals paralysis". Just do it.

jesus rocks · 08-20-2008, 01:47 PM

I've learned a lot of quotes from the anchorman.

**Doggcrapp** · 08-20-2008, 04:01 PM

I bumped my head this morning and the only thing I can remember is my name is Dante and that "you can spank a monkey's ass until its bright red, but that doesnt mean you can call it a baboon"

Im screwed

DCBliever · 08-20-2008, 04:11 PM

You were supposed to start a project light heavyweight with dcbliever as the main character! Ring a bell? I thought so! I'll be waiting for the email

Jerzey · 08-20-2008, 04:30 PM

It aint heavy unless you are seeing Jesus, then you need to add 50 more pounds

MadenTexas · 08-20-2008, 05:51 PM

Like chuckles said. We all must be a little messed up in the head :P

betito · 08-20-2008, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jerzey

It aint heavy unless you are seeing Jesus, then you need to add 50 more pounds

Nice one, this is another from Homonunculus that i realy like: "It sounds like you set a limit of 15 on the reps for your widowmaker?... 20 reps is the goal, but you do continue until you're seeing God"

08-20-2008, 07:29 AM	#1
Soane Bantamweight Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Oslo, Norway Posts: 208	The most important lesson you learned from DC Inspired by Massive G's Dogg Pound thread... Hopefully this will be a thread about the most important stuff in DC Training. I start: Most important thing I learned from DC training is never giving the msucle the exact same stress from time to time. That is... never same amount of reps on the same weight.

08-20-2008, 07:35 AM	#2
5spotbullseye Bantamweight Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Meyersdale, PA Posts: 162	For me, DC Training has redefined my pain thresholds and intensity in the gym. __________________ Andy -lifetime drug free My journal: http://www.intensemuscle.com/32959-a...n-journal.html

08-20-2008, 10:16 AM	#6
MoGeaYuglay Middleweight Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 668	I learned to stop being too nitpicky if at all. Overanalysis leads to second-guessing, stress, and no progress. I also learned that if you wear a DC training t-shirt your lifts go up like 50%, it's mind-boggling. __________________ Just because im sick of typing this over and over again, i'll just put this in my sig: Just train heavier than last time, eat alot of food with protein being priority, rest easy, and leave it alone. It ain't rocket science, and it doesn't need to become rocket science!

08-20-2008, 10:28 AM	#8
dusty hanshaw Bantamweight Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 201	DC had taught me so much and reinforced a lot of what I already knew. If I had to list just one thing that probably helped me the most for both nutrition and training these would be them: 1. In the offseason throw your food scale away and eat as much as you can in each meal while being wary of carb cutoffs etc... 2. The extreme stretch is EVERYTHING. If a muscle is inflexible it will not have the room needed for growth. If you want size seek strength and FLEXIBILITY!! __________________ TRUE PROTEIN SPONSORED ATHLETE IFORCE NUTRITION SPONSORED ATHLETE

08-20-2008, 10:42 AM	#10
ddubb9965 Middleweight Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: OCMD...ever been? Posts: 618	wearing the new DC shirts increased my weights by 50% __________________ "Any action without purpose is meaningless." w3rd!

08-20-2008, 08:42 AM	#3
matt07 Bantamweight Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 127	skullcaps are an acceptable gym apparel

08-20-2008, 08:46 AM	#4
tiny1976 New Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: I live in the UK Posts: 24	The most important thing that i have learnt is to really listen to my body. To keep my head in tune with my body as i lift and not go for the ego lifts you see all most everyone try in the gym. what you lift is not important its how you lift it that makes the difference. Using RP's and Windowmakers regularly will give you the size, shape and strength we all continue to look for. Infact for me at least, low volume training reminds me of why i started to train in the first place. that mixture of pain and pleasure as you push out those last few reps that you didnt think you could get. That feeling as the blood rushes into your muscles pumping them so full you think they could explode if you tensed them just once more. You have to be a little crazy to train like this but if you can do it then the rewards are there, you just need to suck it up and get it done!

08-20-2008, 08:55 AM	#5
slyfox115 Intense Set of the Month October 2008 Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 83	I've learned that in reality building muscle isnt that complicated. Its all about eating the right nutrients and using progressive loads on the muscle. Oh yeah, and wearing the new DC shirts increaseing my weights by 50%

08-20-2008, 10:19 AM	#7
Trulyhuge Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Living at the dinner table Posts: 3,323	Man, I have learned so much I don't know what specifically to write? What it has really taught me is to always bring your "A-game" to the gym. If you don't, you might as well pack your shit up and head home!

08-20-2008, 10:35 AM	#9
slingshot1 Bantamweight Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: dayton, ohio Posts: 112	less is more!!!

08-20-2008, 11:01 AM	#11
dropshot001 Middleweight Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Honolulu (home), Madison, WI (college - here now) Posts: 502	definitely learned how to tax the muscle to the limits, but still be able to be productive and also have pushed my pain threshold to a much higher level.

08-20-2008, 11:12 AM	#12
KidRok Super Moderator/Roundtable Expert Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: CNY Posts: 8,459	Never pee on an electric fence. __________________ -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-

08-20-2008, 11:17 AM	#13
The Dude Light-heavyweight Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 867	Biggest revelation for me was the eating and the slightly different take on volume. I started like a lot of kids, doing the magazine routines like "get a chest like ronnie's in 8 weeks!!!!", Giving each bodypart it's own "day," wasting hundreds of reps on piddly-ass iso moves, and staying away from squats and deads because Bob Chick said they would hurt me. God I was such a moron. CFP was truly a kick in the nads. In a good way. __________________ The Dude abides. Tired of your girl leaving you for the guy with bigger biceps??? Use code MTE200 at trueprotein.com and put some meat on those bones!!!

08-20-2008, 11:27 AM	#14
chuckles_345 Bantamweight Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 238	2 Things: 1. I can kick the shit out of myself and leave the gym thinking there is no way in hell I'll ever beat this and then come back 2 weeks later, push myself even harder and destroy it. My workouts just keep getting more intense. 2. I must be a little messed up in the head (more than I previously thought) because I enjoy kicking the shit out of myself to the point I'm on the ground after the quad stretch. I also tend to wake up early on leg days without even trying because I'm amped up to go after the widowmaker and push myself beyond what I think I can do. Chuckles

08-20-2008, 12:11 PM	#15
bigla2004 New Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 70	I've learned so much but in terms of offseason or bulking.. While upping your weights is great, don't forget to add the weight to the plate!

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08-20-2008, 12:39 PM	#16
TimB New Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 30	The most important lesson I learned from DC: Whatever I thought I could do when I came to the gym was probably just barely scratching the surface

08-20-2008, 12:40 PM	#17
Thot Bantamweight Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 152	Consistency.

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SuperD Moderator/DC Q & A Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,886	Think before you come up with an online screen name __________________ <NOT QUITE READY FOR DC EITHER

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Doggcrapp Super Moderator/Roundtable Expert Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 10,784	I bumped my head this morning and the only thing I can remember is my name is Dante and that "you can spank a monkey's ass until its bright red, but that doesnt mean you can call it a baboon" Im screwed __________________ For Online Training Inquiries please contact DC@cyber-rights.net http://www.trueprotein.com-the highest quality at the rock bottom lowest price Want to create your own supplement line? We can create any product you desire (powders, capsules, dieting aids, testosterone boosters, proteins, you name it, we can make it for you.) Serious inquiries only please (supplements are usually at least 250 bottle minimum, protein 100 jug minimum) just email Carl@trueprotein.com

08-20-2008, 04:11 PM	#22
DCBliever Light-heavyweight Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,355	You were supposed to start a project light heavyweight with dcbliever as the main character! Ring a bell? I thought so! I'll be waiting for the email __________________ *MISSION AUGUST 23rd COMPLETE* PROJECT LIGHT HEAVY WEIGHT COMMENCED *True Protein Code RBH333 5% Off*

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08-20-2008, 05:51 PM	#24
MadenTexas Bantamweight Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 110	Like chuckles said. We all must be a little messed up in the head :P __________________ 5'7.5'' 125lbs-200+lbs, always a work in progress

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