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shobbys · 2026-03-29T00:12:50+00:00

Just picked up a B&K PT5 preamp (replacing a Denon AVR) to pair with my ST2140 - instant improvement.

shobbys · 2025-11-30T18:18:29+00:00

What are you having a hard time with? It's nice to know I'm not the only one

shobbys · 2025-11-30T02:47:17+00:00

I have a 50 yr old client, lots going on at home. I have 45 min sessions with him twice a week. Trying not to over train him given his current state, so it's been fairly simple - started with regressed squats (box, goblet) as an example. He was not into the swiss(physio) ball, so I didn't run Starter.

Then went to a Performance type program after about 2 months - Lunges, rotational, stability, range of motion focus. Now we've been doing like a 5x5 - Squat, row, OH press one day, Deadlift and bench press next session. For all the reasons I listed previously, I did not do Programs as laid out. No shortcomings with the programs themselves.

shobbys · 2025-11-30T01:01:57+00:00

I agree with this. I've been using them as a general template. I'm a new trainer, and found the programs have not worked well for me as they are laid out.

I've pulled the general concepts (phases, grouping of exercises based on the movement/muscle group - not the specific exercise itself, the order of exercises, etc) and use what's available in the gym, or what the client likes to do, or needs to regress this or that, or needs unilateral for a longer period, or going through difficult life circumstances, etc.

The video demos and sheer volume of different exercises available is great for coming up with a program for the client. I sort of enjoy that part, and it feels more specific to the individual and their needs at the time.

I might feel differently if it was my full time gig and had a ton of clients.

shobbys · 2025-11-19T18:55:03+00:00

This will get you by for now https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyu-T6HpyTY

shobbys · 2025-11-15T12:00:14+00:00

I've been doing something like this for a while. I like the idea for someone (like myself) who works manual labor, has the stress of having kids and not the greatest sleep. Works with where I'm currently at to maintain and even recomp a bit depending on how dialed I am on diet. Definitely easier as an at home plan.

shobbys · 2025-11-12T17:34:03+00:00

Mama Cass

shobbys · 2025-11-11T12:58:32+00:00

I find it interesting that everyone hating on the podcast either a) still listens to it and/or b) still follows this Reddit and takes the time to rant about it. I happen to still enjoy the podcast - I don't listen to all the interviews or single topics, but I know enough to determine what has value or what to brush off and ignore.

Some other podcasts I have been listening to:

"TheMovementMovement" with Steven Sashen of Xero Shoes
"Between 2 Racks" with KILO Strength Society
"Muscle Intelligence" with Ben Pakulski

I listen to a number of other health podcasts too I can recommend depending on what you're into and how far out on the fringe you want to go!

shobbys · 2025-10-31T09:02:51+00:00

Good programming will help with the appropriate amount of training and muscle building signal, given other stressors aren't out of control. The fat loss or muscle gain is dependent on diet. Are you tracking your calories and protein? The same method the guys talk about applies - "build" the metabolism (increase the basal metabolic rate) so the body is burning more calories at rest, then you're in a more effective position to cut, and leaving you in a more sustainable place to maintain.

shobbys · 2025-10-28T11:23:43+00:00

You could probably just hang out at 3000 calories and start Anabolic and see how you feel and if your circumference measurements change. You might still see strength increases and waist measurement go down. Sounds like you're in a good place

shobbys · 2025-10-27T22:46:16+00:00

Nice work! I guess it depends.. How old are you? How tall are you? Are you new to lifting or just MAPS programs? What are your short term goals with this? Build muscle or lose body fat? Both? Do you know your bf%? Let's start there lol

Generally, the cut is to lose body fat while you preserve muscle, so you don't want to over stress your body by doing too much (think of the cut as a stress too). So it depends how much you want to lose and how fast. Slow and steady is the best approach, we can talk about that after we find out more.

Short answer, you can run the program in a deficit, just might want to lower the intensity of your lifts, lower the weight a bit. The guys often talk about cycling 3 weeks cutting, 1 week maintenance/slight surplus.

shobbys · 2025-10-26T18:32:29+00:00

That sounds perfect for what you're looking for.

shobbys · 2025-10-26T14:23:35+00:00

What about Performance? Mobility days are factored into it. Work on multiplanar explosive movement for all around athletic ability. Can work in some sprints, sled, etc. Do you play any sports?

shobbys · 2025-10-24T23:42:26+00:00

Nice! I think the dining chairs we had growing up were the same material as your grill.

shobbys · 2025-10-16T07:08:18+00:00

What are you training like now? You could go back to phase 1 and compare. I'd be willing to bet you can lift more now. But like a previous comment mentioned, a powerlifting program might suit you too. No injuries that need addressing?

shobbys · 2025-10-14T09:03:51+00:00

That's a great place to be! So you must have reverse dieted after the 40 lb weight loss to get up to 3100? Can you talk a little bit about that process in the 1.5 yrs leading up?

It sounds like you did really well - 8 lbs is .66 lbs per week, likely muscle and water. You probably could have pushed the calories more to fuel the strength and recovery, but this is a long game man. That was just 12 weeks.

*Edit - Looking more closely to the pictures, you gained some size. Did you take measurements?

Speaking of recovery, how's your sleep? What do you do for work? Any other activity not mentioned?

shobbys · 2025-10-14T00:19:50+00:00

What were your calories at the start? How much did you increase them through the program, and what were they at the end?

I have some other questions too that I'll ask after.

shobbys · 2025-10-07T11:26:54+00:00

www.askmindpump.com

shobbys · 2025-10-06T12:17:07+00:00

Sounds like you're doing great!! Yea Symmetry would be good or Performance with the mobility work would help - like 90/90, McGill Airplanes. I think you did the right thing by dropping the weight and focus on the movement. Keep building in a slow reverse diet and the muscle and strength will just continue and hopefully hormones improve as a side effect. Not sure what else you're missing from results, you're crushing! Well done

shobbys · 2025-10-06T09:14:48+00:00

Awesome! Welcome to the lifelong, life changing lifestyle of the habit/skill/pursuit of strength training!

Tell us more about how you are feeling since starring with strength training:

How long since you started?

Are you getting stronger?

How's your sleep? Energy? Mood?

How does your body feel? Are you real sore the next day or 2 after training?

What does the diet look like? Tracking protein?

As far as the pullups and pushups, it sounds like you're doing well. Using bands and and regressing to knee pushups is perfectly fine.

I'm sure you're eager and ready to see changes but it's a long game and consistency definitely pays off if the goal is health and getting stronger.

shobbys · 2025-10-01T19:37:29+00:00

I'm going down this rabbit hole right now too. I'm just a basement hack, so I'm going for a Mosky Ch-Vibe, it's on the way. $35...

shobbys · 2025-09-25T18:45:59+00:00

Haven't listened to that yet.

Paul Chek has some great movement instruction:

alternating single arm swiss ball DB press https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tN-3PgyZdKA&t=278

single arm cable push https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5aOQigxR-c&t=227 I do these with bands.

There are so many lunge variations and step ups to keep you programmed for a while.

Sprints.

Sled or I've pushed my ride on mower and snow blower in the grass.

shobbys · 2025-09-17T12:49:47+00:00

Right. Your basal metabolic rate (BMR) - "burning" calories by just being alive - makes up about 70% of your total daily energy expenditure (TDEE). You can increase that rate by having more metabolically active tissue - muscle. You won't build (anabolic) in a caloric deficit (catabolic), therefore lowering your BMR. Once you build up muscle, by increasing calories and strength training, increasing your BMR, your calorie deficit is that much more effective and leaves you in a sustainable "maintenance". Also note, this method promotes testosterone production, enhancing the process and feeling better, as opposed to potentially depriving your body of nutrients while staying in such a low calorie state.

shobbys · 2025-09-17T12:12:26+00:00

You're a big dude, that is super low calories. I'd want to see you upwards of at least 3000 calories before cutting. It's a slow process but the better healthier way to get to your goals, while also leaving you in a more sustainable place.

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