Charles Poliquin

Charles Poliquin

Key Lessons

 
Stretch the fascia > ART / Fat Tool
Reps at 85% fiber typing
Structural Balance - improve the weaknesses first
Fuel the brain
Get lean, stay lean

Big Arms

 
2-second pause in the bottom on dips and chins.
Minimums before specialist arm training.
20 dips.
12 Chins
 
A1  Seated Dumbbell Curls
A2  Parallel Bar Dips
Increase resistance by either hanging a plate off a weight belt or by holding a dumbbell between your feet.
B1  Scott Reverse Curls
B2  Lying EZ Bar Triceps Extensions
 
A1  Scott Close-Grip BB Curls
A2  Close-grip Bench Press
B1  Standing EZ-Bar Curls
B2  Rack Lock-Outs
 
A1  Rack Lock-Outs Concentration Curls
A2  Lying DB Triceps Extensions
B1  Seated Hammer Curls
B2  Decline EZ Bar Triceps Extensions
 
A1  Decline Close-Grip Bench Press 321 tempo
A2  Scott One-Arm DB Curls 601 tempo
B1  Incline BB Triceps Extensions 311 tempo
B2  Standing Reverse Curls 321 tempo

Key Programs

5x5 - same weight, decrease reps as needed with fatigue.
Patient lifters method 6x2-4 starts with 6x2 increase weight where possible
2x 6-8 absolute failure (spot up for 2 forced reps)
5.4.3.2.1
 
Structural balance
 
Reverse Curl 82% of Standing Curl.
Scott Curl x5 = Incline Curl x5
 
ATG Structural Balance
 
ATG Split Squat = Seated Good Morning
 
External Rotation 10 reps at 10% bodyweight
Calf Raise 10 reps at 50% of bodyweight
10 Flat Nordic Curls

Calf Training

 
High volume session 250-500 reps, 16 sets
Low volume session 90 reps, 3 sets