Based on whatever lifting program you are doing, how do you choose your added accessory work? Did you choose the extra stuff, or did someone else suggest it (like a personal trainer)? Do you forego one of the main parts for something else? And what are your goals for the accessory stuff?
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I choose my accessory work based on time, any niggling issues with joints and what I feel works.
For example:
- time: accessory work is kept brief when I don't have long for the particular workout;
- issues: I will switch from say skullcrushers to rope pushdowns if my elbows aren't happy. Similarly, I will tone down bicep work if the brachialis region is niggling/feeling overworked already.
- what I feel works: I don't feel concentration curls so I'll pick slow, lighter weight one arm db curls.
Hopefully I've answered the actual question
For example:
- time: accessory work is kept brief when I don't have long for the particular workout;
- issues: I will switch from say skullcrushers to rope pushdowns if my elbows aren't happy. Similarly, I will tone down bicep work if the brachialis region is niggling/feeling overworked already.
- what I feel works: I don't feel concentration curls so I'll pick slow, lighter weight one arm db curls.
Hopefully I've answered the actual question
Rugby88
I have Ep1c Calendar kunce
From a bodybuilding point of view - there is no such thing as "accessory work" - when it comes to oly programs, powerlifting programs then yes you will/should include some accessory work - pick exercises that will help with the core lift, to strengthen, help with flexibility, help with joint strength etc -
Bench Press - 1 x 10, 1 x 8, 1 x 5, 5 x 3
Close grip board press
DB fly
Rear Delt raises
Tricep Pressdown
- 4-5 x 10-50
Bench Press - 1 x 10, 1 x 8, 1 x 5, 5 x 3
Close grip board press
DB fly
Rear Delt raises
Tricep Pressdown
- 4-5 x 10-50
Davepuppies
Puppy Kunce
I was wondering what accessory work was, had never heard the term.
Shrek
Fucked up Kunce
It's more a powerlifting term meaning accessory work to the 3 main lifts, bench, squat, deadlift.
Davepuppies
Puppy Kunce
Yep, cheers. Realised that from Rugbys post.
only ever having been a bodybuilder it is all new to me!
0ni
Registered Rustler
I just pick something I can go fairly heavy on then get a decent pump. You know when it is right because it feels like you're going to tear the muscle or pull it if you go heavier or push another rep
It's a delicate balance, for me I get it 12-20 reps but others need to go lighter or heavier. I need more reps on smaller muscle groups to get the effect. Rear delts I do sets of 30-50
It's a delicate balance, for me I get it 12-20 reps but others need to go lighter or heavier. I need more reps on smaller muscle groups to get the effect. Rear delts I do sets of 30-50
Jungnaut
YOLO Kunce
Wouldn't your form suffer way before there's any chance of muscle pulling off your bone? I'd terminate the set if the form suffers. Srsly man, no yanking up dumbells using hip thrusts with the back in a king prawn position to try and get another 'row' in, no matter how loud the grunt is!