DC Training by Doggcrap aka Dante

[Crazymank]

Im going to start today. I like the theory, it reminds me alot of the "Bulgarian" type training from like 15 years ago. Just stimulate the muscle...

anyway, i love adding weight to stuff... so this is right up my alley.

I was never so sold on glutamine. I might give that another chance too.

 

[Azmodeus]

I'm not saying I disagree with this. It actually makes a lot of sense. I've bought 1# weight plates for incremental strength gains from each workout. But it does cause me some concern over injuries. I remember some of the injuries that Dorian suffered and I always attributed that in my mind to his "Blood & Guts" style of training. I've often wondered if he couldn't have had 5 or 6 more years at the top if he would've backed off a bit and just tried to maintain what he had while working to improve his shape and symmetry. I'm certainly interested to hear what others think about this for a guy who already has sore shoulders, knees and wrists after doing benches, squats and barbell curls.

 

[Azmodeus]

I've decided I'm going to give this a try. I'll keep a journal and let you guys all know how it goes for me.

 

[Azmodeus]

This is my fourth training day of using the rest pause technique. The first thing I'll tell you if you decide to give this a try is that it's going to take a while to get used to the increase in weights used. I've increased my maximum weight used on every exercise from 10-20 pounds as well as increased the number of reps done with that weight. For example a 20 pound increase on preacher curls feels incredibly heavy compared to what I've been used to, and then to throw 2 more reps on there as well really makes the muscle burn. My workouts take about the same length of time as previously since I'm now splitting the body into two training days versus four previously. So far I've not experienced any more joint pain than what I'm used to, actually it seems less. One thing that does concern me though is that I think I'll need to watch my diet closely so I don't gain too much fat since the amount of work I'll be doing is actually less (every other day workouts vs previously 3 on 1 off) which mean less calories burned. Right now I'm at 8.5%.

 

[mcgaret]

Took me a while to get used to DC. Had to try it cus it DID make a lot of sense.
I made gains and what I like most about it is how, even if I didn't even feel like
working out I would still somehow break personal records on my lifts. I have done
about 4 phases and inbetween I do something else - right now I am doing a little
more volume. I know it says to use the cruise phase but I like something completly
different - it keeps it fun for me. Keep us posted how it goes.

 

[saudades]

Bump

 

[Azmodeus]

Today was Biceps, Forearms, Quads, Hams and Calves for me. Since I've begun this kind of training I've come to realize that I never truly pushed myself doing high volume training. I always held a little back. When I'm at 5 reps of barbell curls and I feel like this is the point where I used to stop then I make it to 8 and I think to myself "I can do 10", then I take a few breaths and tell myself "I can do one more", then I make it to 11, then 12 and I'm almost crying at 13 because it hurts so bad and I can barely hang on to the bar anymore. And it's crazy how the pump comes after that last set is over. Today I did squats with 15 pounds more than what I used 2 weeks ago and did 3 more reps than then. By the time I got to the last one it was all I could do just to stand with that weight on my back. Thanks saudades for posting this topic.

 

[Azmodeus]

Update

It's been about 2 weeks now on the DC Training and so far I'm loving the strength gains. It still feels weird to only train every other day. I feel like I'm slacking or being lazy, but I can tell that it's improved my recovery. For example, after my last leg session my legs were just blasted the next day, and even the following day, but by the time it was legs again I was ready. My knees are better than they've been in months. Like I said before I've noticed that I'm needing to watch the diet more closely and I'm starting cardio on my non-weight training days. I'm not going to weigh myself or have bf measured until I give it a full month, but here are the weight increases so far.

Stiff leg deadlifts 22lbs
lying leg curls 19lbs
Squats 15lbs
Barbell curls 7lbs
EZ preacher curls 17lbs
skull krushers 20lbs
bench press 12lbs
Wide grip chins 30lbs

And not only have the weights gone up, but the number of reps I'm performing at that highest weight has increased. Where I used to usually stop in the 8-10 range, now I'm doing a minimum of 10 on up to 15, 16 or 17 depending on the exercise and when I reach true muscle failure.

 

[saudades]

See? This system really works.

 

[saudades]

bump

 

[mcgaret]

starting to think about starting again. I am inbetween and enjoying the variety but
when I start to think about which exercises I am going to do this time on DC I know
my mind/body is getting ready for the change. Going on vacation in 2 weeks - think
I'll wait untill get back.

 

[Pharm_Fed]

bump this up for some good reading

 

[Chris250]

this is good stuff guys...I put on alot of mass using DC system ...

It got my offseason weight up from 240lbs to over 280lbs in a year...Yeah some was fat and water, but alot (ALOT) was pure muscle, that I have today...I would give it a good go, for all you younger guys...I mean if you really took the time, and put a good year of solid offseason training and eating into a program like this, you would grow like crazy...Plus strengh gains from this system are killer...

 

[saudades]

It has been the best system I have ever used.

 

[vetteguy]

This sounds like its just up my alley! I'm going to have to give it a shot. I'm a little concerned though as I've suffered some bad injuries due to work such as a pec tear and a ruptured bicep tendon. The bicep is as good as new, but the pec gives me problems sometimes. Haven't read the post on the stretching, but I will tomorrow.

 

[Get_Swole]

^^ did you have your bicep reattached or what? Sorry to hear about your injuries im walking around with a ruptured long head on my right arm. I skip the stretches on bicep day just for that reason. I would be careful on the pec stretches too just because they are pretty intense when dont properly and you wouldnt wanna injur it any further.

 

[vetteguy]

^^ did you have your bicep reattached or what? Sorry to hear about your injuries im walking around with a ruptured long head on my right arm. I skip the stretches on bicep day just for that reason. I would be careful on the pec stretches too just because they are pretty intense when dont properly and you wouldnt wanna injur it any further.

I tore the tendon (actually completely frayed it) that lies under the front of the deltoid. My bicep fell into the crease of my elbow. Pretty dramatic when you have 19' arms! The Dr. I went to was the best in the country from what I was able to research. He rebuilt the tendon, drilled through the bone and then secured it with some sort of semi metallic thread on the other side. My arm turned to goop for a while and I started back at 8lb dumbells, but I've never had the slightest issue with it. He said it was substantially more secure than it was by nature and it has been awesome. The pec is a different story. I lifted too heavy for too long and I've never seen a truly repaired pec tear you just work with it. That is the only reason I may use IGF. Seems to cause the muscle you inject to do a little better. I now keep my reps much higher for chest work.

 

[vetteguy]

Back to 70lb dumbell curls though! I don't go over 225 for high reps on the incline barbell at the end of my normal 15 set chest workout. Going to be very careful! Nothing is worse than an injury!

 

[Chris250]

great program for mass building - I used DC training for over 3 years...