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Nate Robinson · #1 (**permalink**) 07-09-2007, 07:04 PM

I have a few questions concerning VJB. I've done Air Alert before, which is basically plyometrics, and I gained 5 inches with that without getting any injuries. Looking at VJB, I think it's time for me to do the novice weights workout, basically because I haven't done weights before. With that, I have a few questions:

BTW, I am 18 years old, 6'2, 160 pounds with 11% body fat.

1. When doing the Squat, deadlift, all of those exercises, what weight should I set the machine to? Is there an exact weight? The book doesn't tell you how many pounds you are supposed to squat, deadlift, etc.

2. Can you do the calf raises using the calf machine where you lie down and slowly push upwards with your toes, basically working out your calves? Or do you have to do them standing on stairs

3. Same as question #2, for the 1-legged calf raise, do you do these on the stairs? Or on the machine?

4. Do you do both workouts A and B on everyday that you train? For example, when you finish workout A, do you wait the three minutes and then do workout B?

Thanks alot, if you can answer these, I'd be grateful.

redsoxfan15 · #2 (**permalink**) 07-09-2007, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Nate Robinson

I have a few questions concerning VJB. I've done Air Alert before, which is basically plyometrics, and I gained 5 inches with that without getting any injuries. Looking at VJB, I think it's time for me to do the novice weights workout, basically because I haven't done weights before. With that, I have a few questions:

BTW, I am 18 years old, 6'2, 160 pounds with 11% body fat.

1. When doing the Squat, deadlift, all of those exercises, what weight should I set the machine to? Is there an exact weight? The book doesn't tell you how many pounds you are supposed to squat, deadlift, etc.

2. Can you do the calf raises using the calf machine where you lie down and slowly push upwards with your toes, basically working out your calves? Or do you have to do them standing on stairs

3. Same as question #2, for the 1-legged calf raise, do you do these on the stairs? Or on the machine?

4. Do you do both workouts A and B on everyday that you train? For example, when you finish workout A, do you wait the three minutes and then do workout B?

Thanks alot, if you can answer these, I'd be grateful.

yes you can do calve raises on the machine but i prefer to do it standing up because its the natural way you jump. but its safer to do sitting down.

rangerid · #3 (**permalink**) 07-09-2007, 09:05 PM

no u do workout a on 1 day and workout b on second day

krzysolja · #4 (**permalink**) 07-10-2007, 09:01 AM

i do weights and plyos on tuesday and friday so i would do a on tuesday then b on friday?

Nate Robinson · #5 (**permalink**) 07-10-2007, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by rangerid

no u do workout a on 1 day and workout b on second day

Holy shit, good looking out. I would have burned myself to the ground doing it the other way.

Can anyone answer the question about how much weight you set the machine to?

rangerid · #6 (**permalink**) 07-10-2007, 03:06 PM

yes there is i should make a post telling ppl what to lift... give me a few hours and i will hav it up :P

Nate Robinson · #7 (**permalink**) 07-10-2007, 03:55 PM

Thansk alot man, looking forward to it.

a.j.ing · #8 (**permalink**) 07-11-2007, 05:36 AM

wow, this is lyk the 5th vjb thread iv read tonite! every1 is starting it at tha moment! has anybody finished it b4 or is every1 just starting it now?

rangerid · #9 (**permalink**) 07-11-2007, 08:56 PM

Safe to say starting cuz its summer? and summer is best time to train as its off season