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Old 06-30-2010, 06:21 AM
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Well since no one is takign the bait on this one I guess I'll bite:

Clean & Press - An excellent "power" type lift. Many athletes use it because it is a full body workout and it also trains the explosiveness and speed which are very important to many sports. I have heard it referred to as a "full body thickening" exercise.

Squats - Another excellent exercise. This one is more or less a "everything below the chest" workout if done properly. Done in conjuction with deadlifts I would say this would be your key mass builder.

Military Press - Great upper body exercise (especially standing). Some people call it "a true test of strength" and upright pressing is very popular in strongman competitions. I would say if you want to be strong, definitely include these in your program. Bench press is a great addition as well.

As for your questions about sets and reps... well I don't know much about training with the clean & press so I will let someone deal with that one. Your instructions seem very specific yet very vague though... like "you should feel it on the 2nd rep" ... I'm not even sure what that means.

As for the other movements (squats, deads, MP, bench)... if you're looking to gain size & strength I would say try a rep scheme that is middle of the road such as a 3x5 or 5x5 (or in that region).

As for how many days rest you need and what type of workout is right for you all depends on your experience, your current strength level, your age, etc. So more details are needed there.

As for protein 1g/lb bodyweight is a good start. However I woudl say it's more about total calorie intake and having a balanced diet (40% pro-30% carb-30% fat is a popular ratio). If you want to gain mass you will need to eat above your maintenance level calories.

I hope all this helps,

IW
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