Comments on: Stop Doing This Crappy Exercise

By: Mark McManus

Mark McManus — Fri, 13 Jan 2017 09:55:22 +0000

@Joshua. Yes I see the error on the app. This has happened before and it simply started working again. However, I am recommending that for tracking THT workouts, users get the bodyspace app. It’s free and available for Android and iPhone. The THT workouts are on there and easy to track. Here are instructions…
https://musclehack.com/track-musclehack-tht-workouts-on-iphone-android-app/

By: Will

Will — Thu, 12 Jan 2017 21:44:48 +0000

Isn’t it true that some folk use the pullover not primarily for lats, but to throw out the chest by developing the serrati? I use a triceps bar for these, which enables more weight, some use a barbell. No risk of dropping on yer head thus! Also, the stretch you feel afterwards in the rib area is fantastic. What’s your take on this?

By: Joshua Teeter

Joshua Teeter — Thu, 12 Jan 2017 16:05:50 +0000

Hey Mark – I’m a big fan of your work. I’ve been using the Musclehack App but just recently it has not been working. It is getting stuck on the “Loading…” screen for the Articles. I love this app and hopefully it gets up and running again soon. Thanks!

By: Keith

Keith — Wed, 11 Jan 2017 17:43:35 +0000

Any recommendations for shoulder rehab workouts? I’ve been following your THT for a couple of months and my shoulders are now in pain. Low ROM. Clicking, popping. What stretches and exercises can I do to strengthen and fix the mechanics in my shoulders so I can get back to heavy lifting?

By: Mark McManus

Mark McManus — Wed, 11 Jan 2017 17:11:21 +0000

In reply to Abhilash. @Abhilash. Eat 200 above maintenance if you still want to gain. You may gain 1lb or less muscle/month. After a few months you can cut to remove the same amount of weight in fat, so that you stay at the same weight but are adding muscle.

By: Abhilash

Abhilash — Wed, 11 Jan 2017 16:19:49 +0000

Sorry Mark a little typo errror. I meant 0.5 lb gain on GLAD is a realistic benchmark. Yes u suggested TSPA that’s absolutely right, But My bodyfat is less (~11) given that Six pack is not my primary goal at present but building muscles is.
I am happy with my weight now. So if I gain with the rate of 0.5lb per week won’t I gain weight, which I dont want.
Can u help with this Mark?
Thanks.

By: Mark McManus

Mark McManus — Wed, 11 Jan 2017 15:04:40 +0000

In reply to Abhilash.

@Abhilash. No I never said you could add 0.5kg or 1lb of muscle per week. Not even a genetic freak on steroids can gain like that – that would be 52lbs in a year. Totally unrealistic. You must be confusing me with someone else.
Given your goals, you need to cut the fat off and keep training for growth and keep protein intake high. You should look at my TSPA program for that.
https://musclehack.com/stop-doing-this-crappy-exercise/

By: Abhilash

Abhilash — Wed, 11 Jan 2017 14:42:12 +0000

One off topic question Mark.
You’ve often mentioned that the measure of muscle growth is increase in body weight by 0.5 kg per week. However, I have attained by desired body weight now and I dont want to increase it further. So now the situation is that I want to increase muscle but not weight? So should I still eat 200-300 cals above maintainence or not.
Thank Mark.

By: Mark McManus

Mark McManus — Wed, 11 Jan 2017 14:15:37 +0000

In reply to Ikram. @Ikram. Your instincts were right, buddy :)

By: Mark McManus

Mark McManus — Wed, 11 Jan 2017 14:14:52 +0000

In reply to Jeff.

@Jeff. It would, yes. However, these better options will hit the pecs a little also. But importantly NOT take stress of the lats at the top of the rep.
* Kneeling Cable Bent-Over Pullovers
* Decline Cable Pullovers

Hope that helps.

By: Jeff

Jeff — Wed, 11 Jan 2017 13:37:02 +0000

I’ve read other articles where they say this exercise also hits the pecs. Any insight in this? Love your articles, keep up the great work!

By: Ikram

Ikram — Wed, 11 Jan 2017 13:31:21 +0000

Never done this exercise, just couldn’t see the benifit of it, now I have a reason to never try.

By: Mark McManus

Mark McManus — Wed, 11 Jan 2017 13:28:51 +0000

In reply to Gar. @Gar. Hey buddy. Yes, I recommend both Kneeling Cable Bent-Over Pullovers and Decline Cable Pullovers in the article.

By: Gar

Gar — Wed, 11 Jan 2017 13:25:08 +0000

What about if using a cable in similar motion? Would that not activate the chest a little?

By: Mark McManus

Mark McManus — Wed, 11 Jan 2017 11:33:37 +0000

In reply to John. @John. Yes indeed. I do. If you can get more than 12 reps, add weight. But don't add so much weight that you can't get at least 8 reps.

By: John

John — Wed, 11 Jan 2017 11:32:28 +0000

Very interesting post. Can I add weight to the pull-ups?