Blitz only Thread

zeke · 03-09-2010, 08:49

suede18, it might be interesting to do an APFT at times during the Blitzz program to see how your scores change. Just a thought.

suede18 · 03-09-2010, 08:53

civil- thats a good question and Id like to know as much as you. The weights coucld be as much as 5lbs off but no more than 10.

zeke-as im eligable to take my official apft next week you can bet Ive been doing such. Not during my blitz workout as that would offset the routine.

Riflecop1 · 03-10-2010, 21:07

I've seen some posts on this thread about using free weights instead of machines to Blitz but no references to calisthenics. Has anyone successfully applied the Blitz protocol to a calisthenic workout?

I can see how it could be problematic because the program calls for establishing a start point using 1/3 of 1RM. But with some excersise modifications and a little experimentation with rep ranges it doesn't seem like the problems would be insurmountable.

I'm interested in trying the Blitz program but I much prefer calisthenics to free weights or machines.

Regards,

Riflecop1

Surgicalcric · 03-10-2010, 23:18

I am curious if any of you guys who have been doing this program measured your 1-Rep Max on any of the major lifts (bench, dead-lift, back-squat, front-squat, push-press, squat-clean, etc and free-hanging pull-ups) with free-weights before and during/after this workout program or if your strength gains were measured entirely with cables? If free weights were used, I would be interested in seeing the numbers.

Crip

Stingray · 03-11-2010, 20:09

Seeking advice on work out routine.
I am working on lowering my 2 mile run time. I will be starting the Blitz workout tomorrow. My question is where do you position your run days around the blitz 3 workout days per week? Or are you not running while on the program?
I am not a strong runner and I am worried about taking running completely out of the schedule. I am still working on conditioning the small muscles of the lower leg. The vertical muscle that runs just outside of the shin bone is still tightening up when I get fatigued.
Anyone have ideas while Blitzz is out this month? I want to smoke the running section at the end of April.

Sincerely,

suede18 · 03-11-2010, 22:08

Crip- No I dont have free weights available but if/when I do ill be sure to record the max reps and weights in comparison to cable weights and let you know.

Stingray-I run 15-20 mins every morning in prep for official apft coming up next thursday. Im not a pro or expert runner nor do I act as if I am therefore others can answer your question more satisfactory, as for me I have Lots of room to improve. By working leg extensions, hamstring curls, and calf raises I have seen my 2 mile run times improve dramatically and an overall long distance gain as well. Good luck with your test, hope ya max it!

Blitzzz (RIP) · 03-21-2010, 15:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stingray

Seeking advice on work out routine.
I am working on lowering my 2 mile run time. I will be starting the Blitz workout tomorrow. My question is where do you position your run days around the blitz 3 workout days per week? Or are you not running while on the program?
I am not a strong runner and I am worried about taking running completely out of the schedule. I am still working on conditioning the small muscles of the lower leg. The vertical muscle that runs just outside of the shin bone is still tightening up when I get fatigued.
Anyone have ideas while Blitzz is out this month? I want to smoke the running section at the end of April.

Sincerely,

The Muscles you speak of are used to lift your foot from the floor, so when running they act to "soften the impact of each stride and not run flat footed. They're antagonist to your calves and get worked on your forward roll and then push off of your foot.
You can blitz those buy using your toes to pull a resistance up or toward your head. That exercise should have a starting position with the leg extended and the toes pointed away.
also as your legs strengthen during running the tendon and facia of that muscle get inflamed and cause schin splints. To prevent schin splints you should do prerunburns of those muscles by doing isometric upward pulls with easc foot against the heel of the other foot. Dave

Stingray · 03-22-2010, 03:44

Roger that. I have a band so I will start doing the exercise immediately.

Thank you for the response. And, I love the workout.

Sincerely,

JumpinJoe1010 · 03-12-2010, 07:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Surgicalcric

I am curious if any of you guys who have been doing this program measured your 1-Rep Max on any of the major lifts (bench, dead-lift, back-squat, front-squat, push-press, squat-clean, etc and free-hanging pull-ups) with free-weights before and during/after this workout program or if your strength gains were measured entirely with cables? If free weights were used, I would be interested in seeing the numbers.

Crip

My numbers are on one of the first pages of this thread. The only max which comes to mind is my begging max on bench, and it was 230. I have moved twice since using Blitz's system, so I can't find any numbers.

I used a mixture of cables and free weights and saw large rep increases overall. I eventually was adding the increments prescribed by Blitz, because I was achieving my calculated goals. My overall endurance and physical fitness was phenomenal compared to any fitness program I have ever did.

Riflecop1 · 03-12-2010, 20:15

Okay, I've tried to PM Milon and 98G for a copy of the Blitz program but evidently my PM isn't functioning properly; I've sent three PMs yet my Sent Items folder still says (0 Messages).

I do have one message in my Inbox so evidently that works.

I would like a copy of the Blitz program. Can someone who is able to send a copy PM me?

Thank you,

Riflecop1

suede18 · 03-12-2010, 20:32

riflecop- PM coming in hot!