"The Truth" w/ Eric Broser (Q&A and Training Articles)

[bodyfx2]

Ok. Stupid question but: how about smith machine for bench during Power week? Just askin cause my gym is BUSY and sometimes you gotta make due. Just wondering if I should go ahead and wait for the DBs or not.


Man I really need to get a partner.


I just forwarded this very Pt2 to a buddy of mine here at work, Eric. Guy is 6'5 470 and is all old school. Man he lit up like a christmas tree at GE Electric when he saw it.

Yes, the Smith is a viable option. I do most of my incline pressing on a Smith.

470 lbs? That is on BIG light bulb!

[hossjob]

Good stuff Hoss!

Yes, bring the elbows up no higher than shoulder level. As soon as you break that plane the traps will take over. Also, try a grip just wider than shoulder width.

Well...I learned from THE BEST!

[bodyfx2]

Just rub it in, why dontcha......

Well, I wish I could throw some of my chest on my calves!

[bodyfx2]

Well...I learned from THE BEST!

Thank you...and now you have become a master teacher yourself.

[Gabri]

As all your articles.....GREAT ADVICES ERIC!!!
Before to search complicated strategies to improve, first we have to start from the basic....
Good job buddy

[Blooming lotus]

Just out of curosity, for those who use smith machines or Nautilis or whathaveyou, how is that tranferring to free weight lifts in actual weight?
i might come back and make another thread because i think different ppl will've had different experiences. It should be fun to see why.

[bodyfx2]

As all your articles.....GREAT ADVICES ERIC!!!
Before to search complicated strategies to improve, first we have to start from the basic....
Good job buddy

Always great to hear from you Gabri. Thank you.

[Toddbz]

Eric do you have any idea if Halodrol is affected by taking fish/flax oils at the same time? I just thought of this since after meal 3 I take my multi, essential fats, and if on, Halodrol.

[bodyfx2]

Eric do you have any idea if Halodrol is affected by taking fish/flax oils at the same time? I just thought of this since after meal 3 I take my multi, essential fats, and if on, Halodrol.

If anything the addition of fats normally makes absorption even better.

[Ninja Loco]

Bump.

[bodyfx2]

Just out of curosity, for those who use smith machines or Nautilis or whathaveyou, how is that tranferring to free weight lifts in actual weight?
i might come back and make another thread because i think different ppl will've had different experiences. It should be fun to see why.

My weights from a Smith Machine to free weights are relatively close, but from all other machines, especially those that are pin loaded, the weights are very different. There really is no comparing machines to free weights as far as weight lifted is concerned.

[fast-twitch]

eric do you keep a training log , or do you go by feel when picking weights and exercises?

[bodyfx2]

eric do you keep a training log , or do you go by feel when picking weights and exercises?

I really kind of keep a mental journal at this point, but I recommend a written journal to most...especially beginners and intermediates.

I no longer attempt to lift heavier weights at this point in my career, but rather look to increase focus, concentration, as well as varying lifting speeds, grips, angles and ROM.

[fast-twitch]

I really kind of keep a mental journal at this point, but I recommend a written journal to most...especially beginners and intermediates.

I no longer attempt to lift heavier weights at this point in my career, but rather look to increase focus, concentration, as well as varying lifting speeds, grips, angles and ROM.

im almost in the same boat , i have been lifting for 4 years serious now and everytime i try to keep one it just becomes a hassal , also sometimes a disapointment when i don't hit my last mark. since im always changing things up ect ( and starting p/rr/s soon ) like you said im looking for concentration , focus , the contraction , and the muscle being worked under the heavest weight i can use in that rep range , the weight is only a tool to me , its not the reson why i lift it. just seems like everyone reomends it , never really saw the big fus about it , good to know im not the only one.

[hossjob]

Fast-twitch, I think it's still important to continue to increase weights at this point. You must remember, bodyfx has been training for 20+ years and knows his body better than probably anyone else on here knows his/her body. He is an elite athlete that can increase intensity just by focus. He is also AMAZINGLY STRONG at this point.

We are not in the same boat. Yes we need to increase mental focus, etc... to increase intensity, however, we should also strive to continue to get stronger adn stronger.

[Toddbz]

If anything the addition of fats normally makes absorption even better.

Cool beans.

[bodyfx2]

Fast-twitch, I think it's still important to continue to increase weights at this point. You must remember, bodyfx has been training for 20+ years and knows his body better than probably anyone else on here knows his/her body. He is an elite athlete that can increase intensity just by focus. He is also AMAZINGLY STRONG at this point.

We are not in the same boat. Yes we need to increase mental focus, etc... to increase intensity, however, we should also strive to continue to get stronger adn stronger.

Great post Hoss. Very insightful.

Fast-twitch...I must say that I DO like your thought process about lifting. It's not always just about getting a weight from point A to point B, but also HOW you move it there.