bigpelo wrote:I started CC 3 weeks ago while still doing turbulence training. Then I finish TT and did exclusively CC for the last 10 days or so. I needed 6 workouts to produced the progression standard level 1 on the first 4. Pushups and pullups where easy. Shoulder stand squat was hard to stay balanced at first but still manageable by the end despite doing 3x50 reps with 1 minutes or less of rest. My nemesis as been knee tuck. Damn, it took me all my will to complete those last reps. 120 reps in 10 minutes (3x40) pausing 1 seconds at top contraction was painful. That was Saturday afternoon, this morning I am sore (top of legs and groin).
I will probably start level 2 tomorrow.
Wait until you get to 1 legged squats man! BRUTAL!!!
I'm getting into steps 8, 9 and the master steps on a few of these moves. Words can't describe how difficult (yet gratifying) they are. I've been using CC almost exclusively since December (with 2 periodic Famine's). Here are my cliff notes!
SUMMARY
1.) I've progressed rapidly on the pushup series (just started the master step), leg raises (just started master step), and pullups (just finished uneven chins). Single legged squats have been difficult from the floor, but I can crank out 15-20 off a cinderblock.
2.) Still struggling with handstand holds for 2min. However, I'm REAL close and can perform a full handstand pushup. Nevertheless, I'll have that 2min. hold down within a week, and still plan to work through the half handstand pushups before launching into the full ones.
3.) The bridging I'm still on step 3. I got overly aggressive with these, hurting my back on step 4 (L4/L5 injury). I've since fixed that, and went back a step to check my ego and do it RIGHT.
4.) Joint pains in knees, elbows etc. have VANISHED!
5.) Muscle growth, fullness and STRENGTH have been realized.
6.) Without consciously dieting, I've shaved 3"+ from my waist, and dropped over 20 f'n pounds! My arms, legs etc. haven't lost a LICK of size. In fact, I've gained slightly in some areas!
7.) The reduction in bodyweight has been gratifying. This is counter to everything I've chased prior (my ego was tied to being "big"/taking up lots of space, LOL). The hell with that. The only "size" I've lost is in the waist!
8.) As you lose fat (even 1lb!), it makes your progress SKYROCKET. CC is about moving your bodyweight through space. This is incredibly efficient insofar as growing muscle, as whenever you move the body/weight through space the CNS/brain is at a MUCH higher activation level. It makes progress THAT much easier.
9.) The only weights I've lifted during these 5 months or so? Reverse hypers, given they're therapeutic/something I can do to work my lower back, while it was injured. That and static holds for my calves. This is one muscle group I NEED to work/overload with SCT holds, given it's one of the FEW things my ectomorphic flamingo calves respond to. Single legged squats work the HELL out of them too, but I find they need this "finishing touch", to stay round, full and hard/cut.
I have "tested" my barbell strength 3 times: On the 1arm BB jammer press and top range rack pull.
Results?
I was STRONGER on both, pulling 945lbs on the top range rack pull, with a 5 second hold! That sealed it for me...
10.) People are noticing the RESULTS...
Finally, allow me to say this: BP + CC goes together like peanut butter and jelly. Don't underestimate the intensity of it - I've had to take 10 days off every 6 weeks or so, in order to give my body the TIME to super-compensate and grow larger/stronger.
EVERY time I've done so, I came back a LOT stronger. I'm not the only one. The guy that turned me on to CC followed my lead here - he reported the EXACT same thing!
Whether you decide to forgo the weights altogether or mix and match, you can't go wrong with this stuff. I can't WAIT to add Synthagen to this diabolical plan, because paired with The Warrior Diet/IF, it's a superb alternative to traditional weight training. Get on this stuff NOW. If you're young and don't think you need it - some day you WILL! Take a tip from an old geezer - you'll want to familiarize yourself with CC, as another arrow in your quiver.
Go for it, you won't regret it!!!
Not roids rage veins poping face red, but still I could felt the work done. I perform all the sets back to back without pause, 2 seconds concentric, 0 sec pause, 2 seconds excentric.