Pavel knows his stuff. Pavel is not a fan of squats.
Well, I'm a big guy. 188 cms 108 kgs with 17 bf around. I'm 26 and on gear. Enjoying to train strenght and big lifts and get bigger and bigger.
So, Pavel's bear routine seems perf to me. But SQ is better than DL when it comes to size IMO. Also lots of sets DL may burn out CNS. I experienced that lots of SQ in a week (Smolov and Russian SQ routine) def can build decent size of legs. But DL is not great size exercise. And I, personally like SQ more.
Thinking of SQ + Incline SM press (a bit more of sho and upper chest, also I'm more comfortable while doing it instead of BP)
And I'll add chin ups 3xmax for every workout.
Is it look good enough? What you guys think?
Thanks!
Pavel knows his stuff. Pavel is not a fan of squats.
Not sure where you got this idea. I haven't ever seen him say anything like this. The deadlift is used as the main exercise in PTTP because it requires less equipment and is easier to learn, which fits with the whole minimalism aspect of the book/program. I think squats will work just as well.
In terms of sarcoplasmic hypertrophy, Squat is better than deadlift by far. Also squat is less cns-burner when we compared it to deadlift. Sq + incline press is like bulgarian squat and press routine. I think only squat and press (and just 3 sets of chins after every wo) would be perfect.
Meshuggah, do you have any argument that provide dl is better than sq in this program?
I am in similar position, difference is, I am going to replace DL with Power Clean, my another favorite exercise besides Squat. And I'm curious - so Smolov and RSR do build leg size as noticeable as strength? I'm patiently awaiting the day when I'll initiate Smolov, but RSR will come first. How are they in comparison to 20 rep squats, which is claimed to bring leg growth specifically?
I've read that book. The trouble with Pavel is that he sometimes contradicts himself depending on which audience he is talking to in his writing. In his stripped down, minimalistic, beginner level routine/book he advocates deadlifts exclusively because they are easier to learn, require less equipment/spotters, and work more muscle groups. None of this equates to not being a fan of squats.
Well I think with what you have said, it will work great( hypertrophy) with squats for you.
Last edited by Bryan Dobson; 02-19-2017 at 08:14 PM.