Pure Strength or Slow & Heavy
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Aquajock
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Slow and Heavy.
The Pure Strength Series is a fine series; however, the manner in which the reps are performed, the exercises used, and the abdominal work are fairly traditional, and you can find close-to-the-same drills in other productions.
The Slow and Heavy Series is quite different in that the tempos of the lifts are very, very controlled, and . . . well, slow, so this provides a very different training stimulus. Plus, it includes drills to strengthen forearms, something you don't see in other productions. And it incorporates a great deal of plank work and long-lever leg positioning in the ab / core routines.
I've seen most Cathe-ites use S&H for shorter, more intense rotations when they really want to build strength and mass. It takes a lot of concentration, and can be a bit of a time-chewer. But the reported results have been pretty significant.
JMHO -
A-Jock
The Pure Strength Series is a fine series; however, the manner in which the reps are performed, the exercises used, and the abdominal work are fairly traditional, and you can find close-to-the-same drills in other productions.
The Slow and Heavy Series is quite different in that the tempos of the lifts are very, very controlled, and . . . well, slow, so this provides a very different training stimulus. Plus, it includes drills to strengthen forearms, something you don't see in other productions. And it incorporates a great deal of plank work and long-lever leg positioning in the ab / core routines.
I've seen most Cathe-ites use S&H for shorter, more intense rotations when they really want to build strength and mass. It takes a lot of concentration, and can be a bit of a time-chewer. But the reported results have been pretty significant.
JMHO -
A-Jock
kathryn
Cathlete
I'd choose S&H as well, because of its versatility. Though it's set up as a "6 up/2 down" count, I often use it as 5 up/3 down or 4 up/4 down. It also incorporates more recovery time between sets, and is the most "pure strength" oriented workout Cathe has made, IMO. I love the S&H upper body workouts, but don't do the lower body (I prefer other lower body workouts, and my first attempt at slo-mo S&H lunges was not something my knee liked!).
candi
Cathlete
I also like Slow and Heavy but because of the time factor, I usually only reach for it on a once a year rotation of one muscle part per day.
While Pure Strength is traditional, it fits in with my workout schedule better than S&H because I usually only devote 1 hour a day to working out and can easily fit it into a split routine.
While Pure Strength is traditional, it fits in with my workout schedule better than S&H because I usually only devote 1 hour a day to working out and can easily fit it into a split routine.
I have to agree with the above members that S&H is the most innovative in approach and generates terriffic results. I stay on S&H for 6-7 weeks and love the muscle I build and the incredible definition. I do not find it boring at all. I am given the time to concentrate on good form and to visualize the muscles being worked which I believe helps.
As an alternative to work in with it on alternate weeks, consider the Gym STyles. More innovative than Pure Strength, different rep speeds and a more modern look than the dated PS.
Clare
As an alternative to work in with it on alternate weeks, consider the Gym STyles. More innovative than Pure Strength, different rep speeds and a more modern look than the dated PS.
Clare
Thank you again for validating my choice!
I thought S&H would be a nice compliment to the Gym Style workouts in the HC Series. I'm cautious when considering the workouts produced prior to ME and HC Series. I can't get past the "dated" look of some of them so I thought S&H content as well as appearance was a safe bet!
P.S. To all of you who "already know" that this would happen, my collection is growing to include "them all!" but aside from the Classics Vol. 1, I don't think I'll be going too far back into Cathe's past productions! (Please feel free to grab me by the shoulders, give me a "wake up" shake, and steer me toward any "must haves" from the past as you see fit!)
Take care, everybody! (and thank you again for your valuable input!)
~ Kim
"Welcome the challenge...Embrace it...Don't fear it." -Cathe Friedrich
I thought S&H would be a nice compliment to the Gym Style workouts in the HC Series. I'm cautious when considering the workouts produced prior to ME and HC Series. I can't get past the "dated" look of some of them so I thought S&H content as well as appearance was a safe bet!
P.S. To all of you who "already know" that this would happen, my collection is growing to include "them all!" but aside from the Classics Vol. 1, I don't think I'll be going too far back into Cathe's past productions! (Please feel free to grab me by the shoulders, give me a "wake up" shake, and steer me toward any "must haves" from the past as you see fit!)
Take care, everybody! (and thank you again for your valuable input!)
~ Kim
"Welcome the challenge...Embrace it...Don't fear it." -Cathe Friedrich
WD
Cathlete
I too would choose S&H, but have gotten significant results with PS lower, but I think it is because I use fairly heavy weight on the floor work. This is my favorite floor leg workout next to GS.
Diane Sue
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Diane Sue
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