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#1

I started the EDT program 2 weeks ago. I am enjoying the asskicking that I am receiving, but I feel that I could lift more frequent then I am. For once, I am trying not to over do it.
Here’s what I’ve been doing:

Monday
PR Zone 1
Floor Press
Cable Curls
(52 reps week 1/ 59 reps week 2)

PR Zone 2
InclineDB
Hammer Curls
(week 1 72 Reps/ Week 2 adjusted weight by 10 lbs. and got 65)

Wednesday
PR Zone 1
Reverse Grip Pulldowns
Tri extensions on floor
(week1 58 reps/ week2 65 reps)

PR Zone 2
Machine Rows
Pushdowns
(Week 1 55 reps/ week2 58 reps)

Friday
Leg Work (playing it safe due to Low Back Problem)
Bulgarian Squats
1 leg RDL
45% Hyper
(Not EDT Workout,… yet)

Although I am increasing my reps, I feel I am waiting too long between working areas of the body. Should I try different days on/ off? After 1 month of the EDT, how long until it’s ok to return to the workout (I will go back to conjugate type of workout following EDT)?
If I am missing anything else, please throw your 2 cents in!

#2

Hey Dark Helmet -
I am sending this link over to Charles to take a look at-Jules

#3

Thanks!

#4

Look, I think it’s a GOOD thing to feel like you should be training more often. I’d leave it as is for a while…

[quote]DarkHelmet wrote:
I started the EDT program 2 weeks ago. I am enjoying the asskicking that I am receiving, but I feel that I could lift more frequent then I am. For once, I am trying not to over do it.
Here’s what I’ve been doing:

Monday
PR Zone 1
Floor Press
Cable Curls
(52 reps week 1/ 59 reps week 2)

PR Zone 2
InclineDB
Hammer Curls
(week 1 72 Reps/ Week 2 adjusted weight by 10 lbs. and got 65)

Wednesday
PR Zone 1
Reverse Grip Pulldowns
Tri extensions on floor
(week1 58 reps/ week2 65 reps)

PR Zone 2
Machine Rows
Pushdowns
(Week 1 55 reps/ week2 58 reps)

Friday
Leg Work (playing it safe due to Low Back Problem)
Bulgarian Squats
1 leg RDL
45% Hyper
(Not EDT Workout,… yet)

Although I am increasing my reps, I feel I am waiting too long between working areas of the body. Should I try different days on/ off? After 1 month of the EDT, how long until it’s ok to return to the workout (I will go back to conjugate type of workout following EDT)?
If I am missing anything else, please throw your 2 cents in!
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#5

Thanks CS!

[quote]Charles Staley wrote:
Look, I think it’s a GOOD thing to feel like you should be training more often. I’d leave it as is for a while…

DarkHelmet wrote:
I started the EDT program 2 weeks ago. I am enjoying the asskicking that I am receiving, but I feel that I could lift more frequent then I am. For once, I am trying not to over do it.
Here’s what I’ve been doing:

Monday
PR Zone 1
Floor Press
Cable Curls
(52 reps week 1/ 59 reps week 2)

PR Zone 2
InclineDB
Hammer Curls
(week 1 72 Reps/ Week 2 adjusted weight by 10 lbs. and got 65)

Wednesday
PR Zone 1
Reverse Grip Pulldowns
Tri extensions on floor
(week1 58 reps/ week2 65 reps)

PR Zone 2
Machine Rows
Pushdowns
(Week 1 55 reps/ week2 58 reps)

Friday
Leg Work (playing it safe due to Low Back Problem)
Bulgarian Squats
1 leg RDL
45% Hyper
(Not EDT Workout,… yet)

Although I am increasing my reps, I feel I am waiting too long between working areas of the body. Should I try different days on/ off? After 1 month of the EDT, how long until it’s ok to return to the workout (I will go back to conjugate type of workout following EDT)?
If I am missing anything else, please throw your 2 cents in!

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#6

Because I see some new questions being asked about EDT, I figured I’d post “what’s up” with my EDT workouts.

I am usually getting in 2 PR’s a workout, 2 of the three training days. I can tell when I am not eating enough.

My strength has gone up in the floor press 50 lbs. in 12 weeks and my other lifts have, too. I have lost a lot of fat and gained muscle. I have dropped 10 lbs. while on the program. I am going to change things up a little (4 weeks). And try something a little different.

Since I use to follow Westside templates, this is what I am going to attempt.
Sun. Speed BP

PR 1. Darts
Cable Curl

     Seated Shrugs 3 x 15

Tuesday Pr.1 Bulg. Squats R/L

     Pr.2  RDL
           AB Roll Out

Thurs. Pr1. Floor Press
Row Machine

           Lateral Raises 3-4 x 6

Charles say " Be creative", so here we go…
FYI- I love what EDT has done for me thus far!

#7

After my first week of adding speed bench, my floor press went up 10 reps. It went from 53 reps to 63. I did not eat that great leading up to my second week and felt very tired during my speed bench, arm PR day. I accually lost reps, first time in twelve weeks. It has been a very demanding week and diet has suffered, so I am not worried.

#8

Job is real busy, but I was able to get in 1 PR 2 days. That’s good, cause I would have skipped my workouts before i Started EDT. I had 25 min. and got them in. So I deviated from my program,oh well, I’ll pick it back up this weekend. I did gain a little weight back, but it might be good weight. I’m feeling like my rep range is giving a workout similar to GVT, only at my pace. Hmmmm,…

#9

My numbers were down a little bit, but there are reason for that. I still got in a great workout. I switched up my exercises, rows to reverse grip pulldowns.

My bicep tendon was bothering me and rev. grip cause a lot less pain. I am finishing up the school year, so right now I am treading water with time to lift and meals on the run, but getting through it.