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Title: did a quickie,better than nothing??
Post by: trapz101 on July 02, 2011, 07:27:25 AM

have been sleeping for the whole day today,so when i got up,have my meal, got an hour left for my night shift..

did weighted pull ups,bb rows and bb curls,each 3 sets of 6-12 reps..

better than nothing i guess??

Title: Re: did a quickie,better than nothing??
Post by: Donny on July 04, 2011, 08:22:43 AM

I used to do night shifts.. it's a Bastard. I would typically do pull ups...Dips(parallel bar because i have a free standing chin/dip station and that was it...

Title: Re: did a quickie,better than nothing??
Post by: Dr Dutch on July 07, 2011, 01:27:02 AM

That's right: better than nothing.

Title: Re: did a quickie,better than nothing??
Post by: jpm101 on July 07, 2011, 08:17:45 AM

Most might be surprise how much these short programs can increase strength and size. If their approached with serious intent and not just run through with lighter weight.  Success can even come with as little a 4 to 6 sets per muscle group, while using compound exercises.

Common mistake most make, when gains are at a standstill ,is becoming desperate and adding more exercises, sets or training days. When they should take a week, or so off training, and begin to do short and to  the point workouts. In this case, less is better. Good Luck.

Title: Re: did a quickie,better than nothing??
Post by: Meso_z on July 07, 2011, 10:31:26 PM

Quote from: trapz101 on July 02, 2011, 07:27:25 AM

have been sleeping for the whole day today,so when i got up,have my meal, got an hour left for my night shift..

did weighted pull ups,bb rows and bb curls,each 3 sets of 6-12 reps..

better than nothing i guess??

absolutely

Title: Re: did a quickie,better than nothing??
Post by: wild willie on September 22, 2011, 10:22:38 PM

Quote from: Meso_z on July 07, 2011, 10:31:26 PM

absolutely

X2.....most people have a zillion excuses why they didn't workout.....you have discipline.....a little is MUCH better than nothing!

Title: Re: did a quickie,better than nothing??
Post by: Parker on September 25, 2011, 02:34:12 PM

the best quickies are trap exercises, dips, and push ups...dips and push ups end up being a a work out---once you get that chest pump (push ups0, you want to do more...once you burn out 30 reps  with bench dips, you want to 3-4 more sets of 30.

Title: Re: did a quickie,better than nothing??
Post by: Hulkotron on September 27, 2011, 09:46:05 PM

Try the 5/3/1 program if you're pressed for time in the gym, it's great and you hardly ever spend more than an hour on a workout.  Progress is sort of slow (add 5-10 pounds to your maxes every 3-4 weeks) but very steady.

Title: Re: did a quickie,better than nothing??
Post by: Meso_z on September 28, 2011, 04:35:46 AM

Quote from: GangstaLean on September 25, 2011, 02:34:12 PM

the best quickies are trap exercises, dips, and push ups...dips and push ups end up being a a work out---once you get that chest pump (push ups0, you want to do more...once you burn out 30 reps  with bench dips, you want to 3-4 more sets of 30.

Yes..Ive found dips to be a great exercise to SS with another one.

Title: Re: did a quickie,better than nothing??
Post by: jpm101 on September 28, 2011, 10:22:41 AM

Clean & press. Great mass builder. BB'ing reps and sets. Weight need not be huge. Good Luck.