TheMac
04-13-2005, 06:54 PM
i just tried this today:
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Static Annihilation and Step Ladder Static Climbs
Static Annihilation is touted as having the ability to harden and striate the target muscle group. It allows the athlete to focus on the aspect which is most highlighted on stage - full flexation! As a review, this method calls for the trainee to lift a weight, and hold it in a singular position for a specified amount of time, normally at the most difficult aspect of a repetition.
Static Annihilation
The following is long and excruciating and you might prefer utilizing a smith machine for complete control.
1. Choose a weight that you can hold in a static position for approximately 20 seconds( you might even choose one that allows up to 30 as this calls for extreme volume )
2. Again, I prefer the smith, or a power rack, as Old School highly recommends( 23 ). Take the bench press as an illustration. You will unrack the weight, and pause at the top for a peak contraction for 10 straight seconds. When the ten seconds are up, re-rack the weight
3. Rest ten seconds
4. Repeat 10 second lift
5. Continue alternating between rest and lift until you have reached 40 repetitions!
I can guarantee growth like you have never seen. This is a method from yester yore, use it and prepare to explode! The main reason Old School athletes used it was muscular hardness, and posing control. Most do not realize how grueling and exhausting a posing routine is. One must over prepare for the event or run out of gas when it counts most!
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and on the last few reps my right hand went totally numb. There was obviously a lot of pressure on my wrist during this so i am a little worried because it is not 6 hours later and my fingers are STILL numb. It is not as bad as before and is really hitting my ring finger more than anything. So should i be concerned and is there anything i can do to help it? hitting forearms tonight but not sure if i should lay off them or not.
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Static Annihilation and Step Ladder Static Climbs
Static Annihilation is touted as having the ability to harden and striate the target muscle group. It allows the athlete to focus on the aspect which is most highlighted on stage - full flexation! As a review, this method calls for the trainee to lift a weight, and hold it in a singular position for a specified amount of time, normally at the most difficult aspect of a repetition.
Static Annihilation
The following is long and excruciating and you might prefer utilizing a smith machine for complete control.
1. Choose a weight that you can hold in a static position for approximately 20 seconds( you might even choose one that allows up to 30 as this calls for extreme volume )
2. Again, I prefer the smith, or a power rack, as Old School highly recommends( 23 ). Take the bench press as an illustration. You will unrack the weight, and pause at the top for a peak contraction for 10 straight seconds. When the ten seconds are up, re-rack the weight
3. Rest ten seconds
4. Repeat 10 second lift
5. Continue alternating between rest and lift until you have reached 40 repetitions!
I can guarantee growth like you have never seen. This is a method from yester yore, use it and prepare to explode! The main reason Old School athletes used it was muscular hardness, and posing control. Most do not realize how grueling and exhausting a posing routine is. One must over prepare for the event or run out of gas when it counts most!
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and on the last few reps my right hand went totally numb. There was obviously a lot of pressure on my wrist during this so i am a little worried because it is not 6 hours later and my fingers are STILL numb. It is not as bad as before and is really hitting my ring finger more than anything. So should i be concerned and is there anything i can do to help it? hitting forearms tonight but not sure if i should lay off them or not.