changing the DVD order?

[Ela]

After completing the whole STS series as a 6 month rotation I just started Meso 1 again as a 3 month rotation program. After doing Disc 1 (shoulders, chest and biceps) I feel DOMS in my tricep for some reason and was not able to do Disc 2 cause I didn't want to work out on sore muscles. Especially since Disc 2 is all about Triceps and Back. I've decided to do Disc 3 (legs) instead and wait a couple more days to do Disc 2. Is there any disadvantage doing the leg workout in between the two upper body workouts? Or do I absolutely have to follow the program suggested by Cathe. I am surprised she suggests two upper body workouts in a row. I understand to take a two day break in between upper body workouts but even then there is the possibility to still have some soreness going on. Any input anyone?

Thanks so much,
Ela

 

[ckuptime]

There is no disadvantage in doing it in that fashion. Giving your triceps time to heal is a smart thing to do.

 

[kathryn]

Definitely change the order of the workouts.

I personally would not follow the suggested order because I always put more time between upper-body workouts (primarily for shoulder recovery).

If you look in the STS manual, somewhere in there Cathe even suggests doing the upper-lower-upper sequence if you prefer. IMO, it's more effective and provides for better recovery and thus growth (and when I asked Cathe about the reason behind putting the Meso 1 workouts in that order, she basically said it was for variation, which I didn't find to be a compelling enough reason to change my mind about it ).

 

[kathryn]

AfAfter doing Disc 1 (shoulders, chest and biceps) I feel DOMS in my tricep for some reason...

FYI: that tricep DOMS is because the triceps are also involved in compound chest and shoulder exercises, like chest presses, push-ups and overhead presses. That's why it's common to see splits that combine chest/shoulders/triceps.

 

[laketime]

Hi Ela,

I am almost done with my second round of STS, and both times I did legs as the second workout of the week. It worked well for me by giving a llittle extra break between upper body workouts, and I still saw good results.

Michelle