LMRE Chest, Triceps & Shoulders (heavy bonus download) review

[Kellyro77]

Excited to get to do this workout today. I really liked it. Give me heavy weights with slow reps and decent rests, you'll have me easily pleased.

Most of the sets in this workout consist of 10 reps. She does a few where she reduces it to 6-8 reps, as well, which is appreciated. For example, one reduced-rep exercise consisted of 1.5 count close-grip bench presses. There's no way I'd manage 10 reps of those with the suggested 20lb. weights.

Her rests between sets ended up being an average of 30-40 seconds - so... keep that in mind if you're used to the 60 second rests from STS 2.0. There's a couple when she's swapping to a new set of exercises where her rest is closer to 60 seconds, but not all of them.

All targeted body parts get pretty well cooked by the time she's done focusing on them, and even though the workout is about 40 minutes, it really didn't feel too short or like anything didn't get enough focus.

The dips with a weight in your lap are quite the game changer. I know these show up as a variant that Al does in STS 2.0, but at the time, I didn't have a barbell and my SeletTech weights are just too awkward to use in my lap for that exercise so I never did them with added weight. I was happy to pull out my new barbell to use for the weighted dips in this.

One fluke - did anyone else notice Cathe accidentally threw in an extra rep with the overhead press with isolation hold? I swear the first set with presses with the right arm, she counted us up to 11, so while she stopped at 10 on the left arm, I squeezed in one more rep to even it out. (I could be wrong, if I was, let me know - maybe I was starting to get tired by the time that exercise came around.)

I will also repeat that it's not fair for her to make me laugh when trying to heft a heavy weight, and she did that when she said "10 more reps" on rep #8 during the second set of chest flys, then quickly corrected herself to say "No! TWO more reps!" (Thank goodness it was only two more reps, but I started laughing when she did that and it was a little scary while holding those 25lb. weights!)

Overall, great workout. So glad to have it in my collection. Even though it was an UB split workout. I could see myself replacing the UB split workouts in the XTrain rotation on occasion with this one and what I assume will be Back and Biceps in the #4 free download.

 

[FitSaxe]

Most of the sets in this workout consist of 10 reps. She does a few where she reduces it to 6-8 reps, as well, which is appreciated. For example, one reduced-rep exercise consisted of 1.5 count close-grip bench presses. There's no way I'd manage 10 reps of those with the suggested 20lb. weights.

Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
The reps were reduced because the intensity was increased by using 1.5 technic. Makes sense

Her rests between sets ended up being an average of 30-40 seconds - so... keep that in mind if you're used to the 60 second rests from STS 2.0. There's a couple when she's swapping to a new set of exercises where her rest is closer to 60 seconds, but not all of them.

Thanks for pointing this out. I did wonder about the rest period too. Glad you replied to my question without me asking lol
I was under the impression you did STS original. Have you ever done it?

All targeted body parts get pretty well cooked by the time she's done focusing on them, and even though the workout is about 40 minutes, it really didn't feel too short or like anything didn't get enough focus.

I truly wonder how Cathe does it. AMAZING. Yes I felt worked. It is a great feeling.45 minutes of cycling circuit mindy style is not part of my reaching out list but this workout is on my revisiting list. My arms are feeling shaky right now but my shoulder feel greatThose alternating lateral raise felt great. I actually wanted to repeat it. it is just what I need as unilateral add on for some fixing.

The dips with a weight in your lap are quite the game changer. I know these show up as a variant that Al does in STS 2.0, but at the time, I didn't have a barbell and my SeletTech weights are just too awkward to use in my lap for that exercise so I never did them with added weight. I was happy to pull out my new barbell to use for the weighted dips in this.

I did it today with dumbbells but I should have lined up my barbell too.

One fluke - did anyone else notice Cathe accidentally threw in an extra rep with the overhead press with isolation hold? I swear the first set with presses with the right arm, she counted us up to 11, so while she stopped at 10 on the left arm, I squeezed in one more rep to even it out. (I could be wrong, if I was, let me know - maybe I was starting to get tired by the time that exercise came around.)

I counted 11

Overall, great workout. So glad to have it in my collection. Even though it was an UB split workout. I could see myself replacing the UB split workouts in the XTrain rotation on occasion with this one and what I assume will be Back and Biceps in the #4 free download.

UB is a workout which last about an hour and cater for all major upper body muscles. This workout is a split in my opinion. Back which is a large muscle is not part of #3 free download. it is going to be covered by download #4 So this feels as a thorough upper-body split which hit all upper body. Now I am wondering what is in store for the lats muscles. I can sense some goodies coming for the rear deltoid to keep our posture more up right. phewie, looking forward to free #4. Yes now that we are LIFTING, we shall move and restore when the filming begin. LMR2 release is different compared to other series but I am patiently waiting. Still thrilled.

 

[Braille]

Overall, great workout. So glad to have it in my collection. Even though it was an UB split workout. I could see myself replacing the UB split workouts in the XTrain rotation on occasion with this one and what I assume will be Back and Biceps in the #4 free download.

Kellyro77, did you do this workout just to get familiar with it until we get the other half of the split, or are you going to do a back and bi workout? If you're going to do a back/bi workout, are you doing it from X-Train? I've been doing mostly push/pull, supersets, perfect pump, pyramid pump, burn sets, and a few others. Do you think this is something I could do and just lift at my current lifting weight (still lifting light compared to Cathe and compared to what I used to lift), or do you think it would be best to wait until I get stronger? It sounds like a fun workout. I'm getting antsy to try it, but I want to feel successful enough at it that I enjoy doing it.

 

[Lady Vol Fan]

Thanks for sharing your first impression, @Kellyro77 !

 

[FitSaxe]

It sounds like a fun workout. I'm getting antsy to try it, but I want to feel successful enough at it that I enjoy doing it.

If you want to try, do so. Select the weight load which feels safe.
Because it covers Chest, triceps and shoulders, you may need to follow it up with Back and biceps the following day.
Ideally xtrain premix 14 from Burnset is the most suitable as far as the rep range is concerned.10 reps
if that is what you planned or wanted to do. if you want to add core premix 15 from burnset disc is all layed out for you.

My suggestion is based on premixes offered in dvd.
if you are a ondemand subscriber, you should have access to premixes uploaded on the platform
Have fun!

 

[DeannaTS]

Excited to get to do this workout today. I really liked it. Give me heavy weights with slow reps and decent rests, you'll have me easily pleased.

Most of the sets in this workout consist of 10 reps. She does a few where she reduces it to 6-8 reps, as well, which is appreciated. For example, one reduced-rep exercise consisted of 1.5 count close-grip bench presses. There's no way I'd manage 10 reps of those with the suggested 20lb. weights.

Her rests between sets ended up being an average of 30-40 seconds - so... keep that in mind if you're used to the 60 second rests from STS 2.0. There's a couple when she's swapping to a new set of exercises where her rest is closer to 60 seconds, but not all of them.

All targeted body parts get pretty well cooked by the time she's done focusing on them, and even though the workout is about 40 minutes, it really didn't feel too short or like anything didn't get enough focus.

The dips with a weight in your lap are quite the game changer. I know these show up as a variant that Al does in STS 2.0, but at the time, I didn't have a barbell and my SeletTech weights are just too awkward to use in my lap for that exercise so I never did them with added weight. I was happy to pull out my new barbell to use for the weighted dips in this.

One fluke - did anyone else notice Cathe accidentally threw in an extra rep with the overhead press with isolation hold? I swear the first set with presses with the right arm, she counted us up to 11, so while she stopped at 10 on the left arm, I squeezed in one more rep to even it out. (I could be wrong, if I was, let me know - maybe I was starting to get tired by the time that exercise came around.)

I will also repeat that it's not fair for her to make me laugh when trying to heft a heavy weight, and she did that when she said "10 more reps" on rep #8 during the second set of chest flys, then quickly corrected herself to say "No! TWO more reps!" (Thank goodness it was only two more reps, but I started laughing when she did that and it was a little scary while holding those 25lb. weights!)

Overall, great workout. So glad to have it in my collection. Even though it was an UB split workout. I could see myself replacing the UB split workouts in the XTrain rotation on occasion with this one and what I assume will be Back and Biceps in the #4 free download.

Great review! I laughed where you described Cathe making you laugh!!!

 

[Debinmi]

@Kellyro77 nice review! Thanks for sharing!

 

[Kellyro77]

Kellyro77, did you do this workout just to get familiar with it until we get the other half of the split, or are you going to do a back and bi workout? If you're going to do a back/bi workout, are you doing it from X-Train? I've been doing mostly push/pull, supersets, perfect pump, pyramid pump, burn sets, and a few others. Do you think this is something I could do and just lift at my current lifting weight (still lifting light compared to Cathe and compared to what I used to lift), or do you think it would be best to wait until I get stronger? It sounds like a fun workout. I'm getting antsy to try it, but I want to feel successful enough at it that I enjoy doing it.

Oh, I did it because I wanted to try it, for sure, and will work it into future rotations, just not sure how often at this point.

To tackle Back and Bi's (since they were absent in this workout), I'm going to do one of the Back/Bi premixes from STS 2's Body Parts Back & Body Parts Biceps DVD. I'll do that tomorrow. I think it'll be a great companion to this since it's a heavy weights workout, too.

If I didn't have STS 2, I'd just find some other way to get back and biceps tackled - would maybe use Premix #14 from XTrain Burn Sets.

You could certainly do this workout with lighter weights - just not sure what kind of benefits you'll get out of it because the reps are really low. If you did it with lighter weights, maybe go at a slightly faster pace than Cathe to put in a few more reps to get yourself closer to something like 14-16 reps. But you know your body and what it's capable of, and maybe staying light and staying at the same pace and rep count Cathe is using is what works best for you.

Optionally, try the workout with weights just one increment heavier than what you typically use. If it's too dang much, you can always pause and drop down your weight. You definitely do not have to match Cathe.

 

[Kellyro77]

I counted 11

Thanks for confirming that she did 11 reps there! It wasn't just me.

 

[Debinmi]

Oh, I did it because I wanted to try it, for sure, and will work it into future rotations, just not sure how often at this point.

To tackle Back and Bi's (since they were absent in this workout), I'm going to do one of the Back/Bi premixes from STS 2's Body Parts Back & Body Parts Biceps DVD. I'll do that tomorrow. I think it'll be a great companion to this since it's a heavy weights workout, too.

If I didn't have STS 2, I'd just find some other way to get back and biceps tackled - would maybe use Premix #14 from XTrain Burn Sets.

You could certainly do this workout with lighter weights - just not sure what kind of benefits you'll get out of it because the reps are really low. If you did it with lighter weights, maybe go at a slightly faster pace than Cathe to put in a few more reps to get yourself closer to something like 14-16 reps. But you know your body and what it's capable of, and maybe staying light and staying at the same pace and rep count Cathe is using is what works best for you.

Optionally, try the workout with weights just one increment heavier than what you typically use. If it's too dang much, you can always pause and drop down your weight. You definitely do not have to match Cathe.

@Braille ,
To tag onto @Kellyro77 's reply. I think you'll do fine with this workout since you're doing Xtrain Burn Sets. You know to use the weights appropriate to you - whatever challenges you in 10 or so reps. Most of us already know that Cathe's weight used is only a guide - Cathe always tells us to use what challenges us and not to imitate her. Everyone is different.