Results 1 to 31 of 31

Thread: Dorian Yates- Blood and guts

  1. #1
    Join Date
    Jul 2013
    Location
    Ottawa
    Posts
    125

    Dorian Yates- Blood and guts


    This is my new personal favourite BB video for motivation. The level of intensity Yates combined with his training partner was just insane. He has the best sayings to get you pumped up, it actually pretty hilarious. It's like the drill sergeant from Full metal jacket.

    'Get NASTY!!!'
    ''DIESEL!!''

    I like how much emphasis he put on the static and negative aspect of his contractions. I've noticed that when he coaches other BB's he really makes them concentrate on those those aspects, it humbles a lot of guys and they have to cut the weight down big time because they aren't accustomed to that much of a squeeze. His 'proper form' is vastly more thorough than most other BB's form I've personally seen in DVD's. Most guys just rep through their sets like mad men and only really focus on the positives. Yates' style was very intense and deliberate, you can see why he's known for his epic work ethic.
    Last edited by mattvdh; 09-17-2013 at 09:31 PM.

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Mar 2009
    Location
    In Southern Commiefornia
    Posts
    9,332
    I love Yates but not too crazy about his training technique, he messed up his shoulder and forced himself to retire early. I bet if he was a little more conservative he would have won few more mr. O's. yes great motivation video, love watching him workout.

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Jul 2013
    Location
    Ottawa
    Posts
    125
    Yeah he's mentioned in a few other more recent videos that in retrospect he would have appreciated if someone would've told him to tone it down a bit before contests. I'm not sure about his shoulder buy I know he tore his bicep. But ya they were just sadistic in the gym, it's basically proof of the extremes one can take the body to.


  4. #4
    Join Date
    Jul 2013
    Location
    TN
    Posts
    79
    He trained like a beast... I find Dorian Yates to be very motivational. Just my two cents

  5. #5
    Join Date
    Sep 2012
    Location
    UK (Nr London)
    Posts
    3,913
    His intensity and methods are something that I routinely try to incorporate. I have a little training book with his Blood&Guts written in it, I often stick to this with the exception of chest days, where I use dumbells.

    Best growth, best doms, best intensity. I wish I had seen this 7 years ago. I spent so long just going through the motions. Imagine where you could be if you knew at the beginning what you know now!

    Summary: HIT > All other methods.
    If you wish to disagree, then you have to fight Marcus in the cage.

  6. #6
    Join Date
    Jul 2013
    Location
    Ottawa
    Posts
    125

  7. #7
    Join Date
    Jun 2009
    Posts
    13,685
    Hey that's Marcus's man he can tell you anything you want to know about him.

  8. #8
    Join Date
    Feb 2012
    Posts
    6,809
    Quote Originally Posted by krugerr View Post
    His intensity and methods are something that I routinely try to incorporate. I have a little training book with his Blood&Guts written in it, I often stick to this with the exception of chest days, where I use dumbells.

    Best growth, best doms, best intensity. I wish I had seen this 7 years ago. I spent so long just going through the motions. Imagine where you could be if you knew at the beginning what you know now!

    Summary: HIT > All other methods.
    If you wish to disagree, then you have to fight Marcus in the cage.
    its probably for the better, bro. i believe his level of intensity, or anywhere close to it, is only for advanced bbers only. if a beginner is to seriously try this method, it could end in disaster. with a solid base of regular training under your belt, you can now safely "enjoy" the gains and pain from HIT.

  9. #9
    Join Date
    Jul 2013
    Location
    Ottawa
    Posts
    125
    dorian Yates Two Seminars AWESOME - download torrents

    Here's a Q&A with Dorian worth checking out. I seriously just learned a shit load of awesome ideas I'm going to incorporate in to my program. I feel like that caveman in the movie quest for fire that learns how to rub two sticks together and creates fire...seriously enlightening words of wisdom from the man. The guy is a genius. He talks about the human body/physiology in terms of mechanics and motor functions rather than just parroting what he's read or seen. His views are very practical and logical, if it doesn't work he doesn't do it. Like he eliminated squats because it caused him injuries and when he incorporated hack squats he made all kinds of gains. That's like the most highly revered exercise in BB and PL and he said F that, doesn't work for me....it might work for other people's body types, but not me and my narrow hips. He also said he hates flat bench and thinks lunges are silly--he made the most gains with decline during his reign and never did flat bench.
    Last edited by mattvdh; 09-12-2013 at 02:17 AM.

  10. #10
    Join Date
    Mar 2009
    Location
    In Southern Commiefornia
    Posts
    9,332
    Quote Originally Posted by mattvdh View Post
    dorian Yates Two Seminars AWESOME - download torrents

    Here's a Q&A with Dorian worth checking out. I seriously just learned a shit load of awesome ideas I'm going to incorporate in to my program. I feel like that caveman in the movie quest for fire that learns how to rub two sticks together and creates fire...seriously enlightening words of wisdom from the man. The guy is a genius. He talks about the human body/physiology in terms of mechanics and motor functions rather than just parroting what he's read or seen. His views are very practical and logical, if it doesn't work he doesn't do it. Like he eliminated squats because it caused him injuries and when he incorporated hack squats he made all kinds of gains. That's like the most highly revered exercise in BB and PL and he said F that, doesn't work for me....it might work for other people's body types, but not me and my narrow hips. He also said he hates flat bench and thinks lunges are silly--he made the most gains with decline during his reign and never did flat bench.
    ^^^ be careful, the link above is infected, I clicked on it and my virus protection blocked it.

  11. #11
    Join Date
    Mar 2009
    Location
    In Southern Commiefornia
    Posts
    9,332
    sorry, not the link but the videos/links within that page.

  12. #12
    Beginners can actually utilize similar training principles quite effectively. Especially using 1 working set. Basically taking moderate jumps to get to that working set, saving your energy for that one working set. It is especially beneficial to beginners, they don't need to take it to the level of yates. But it can be done, and it can be even more effective than other traditional protocols. The beginner may not need to train past failure but up to it, tends to keep things safer for someone starting out.

  13. #13
    Join Date
    Jul 2013
    Location
    Ottawa
    Posts
    125
    I can guarantee that there are no viruses in the file I linked.

  14. #14
    Join Date
    Jul 2013
    Location
    Ottawa
    Posts
    125
    Quote Originally Posted by GettingReal View Post
    Beginners can actually utilize similar training principles quite effectively. Especially using 1 working set. Basically taking moderate jumps to get to that working set, saving your energy for that one working set. It is especially beneficial to beginners, they don't need to take it to the level of yates. But it can be done, and it can be even more effective than other traditional protocols. The beginner may not need to train past failure but up to it, tends to keep things safer for someone starting out.
    His style is definitely not for beginners, but definitely good to learn for when you become more advanced. For a beginner I just take the first 6 months getting your muscles more conditioned and build up a tolerance for greater stress, and just get to know the exercises and figure out what works for your body. Then after a while you can start implementing the HIT methods, but wait until you have a foundation imo, you'll likely injure yourself.

  15. #15
    Join Date
    Feb 2012
    Location
    over here
    Posts
    373
    HIT is by far my favorite program. In and out of the gym in 45 min feeling completely wasted. I have been a fan of Yates since I started lifting in the early 90's. The man knows his stuff.

  16. #16
    Join Date
    Jan 2013
    Location
    england
    Posts
    553
    If he didnt train the way he did he may no of won any mr o titles.

  17. #17
    Join Date
    Nov 2009
    Location
    New Jersey
    Posts
    17,443
    Quote Originally Posted by krugerr

    Summary: HIT > All other methods.
    If you wish to disagree, then you have to fight Marcus in the cage.
    To each his own brother. I know plenty of people, competitive body builders and strength coaches included, who have made some of their best gains using a higher volume approach. There is no one method that is best for everybody. And if that's not enough, go ask Arnold! And, as much as I love Marcus, Arnold > Marcus.

  18. #18
    Join Date
    Jul 2013
    Location
    Ottawa
    Posts
    125
    Quote Originally Posted by sawyer86 View Post
    If he didnt train the way he did he may no of won any mr o titles.
    That's true. Man the 90's was an awesome era for BB, they really raised the bar during that period. Probably my favorite era.

  19. #19
    Join Date
    Mar 2013
    Posts
    256
    Aaaggggggghhh man watched that video or clips downy times

    DY is the man. My favorite BB, his blood and guts training is great I primarily stick to his training technique most of the year!!

  20. #20
    Join Date
    May 2013
    Location
    No source checks
    Posts
    7,889
    Quote Originally Posted by gbrice75 View Post
    To each his own brother. I know plenty of people, competitive body builders and strength coaches included, who have made some of their best gains using a higher volume approach. There is no one method that is best for everybody. And if that's not enough, go ask Arnold! And, as much as I love Marcus, Arnold > Marcus.
    good post man, lol. Whatever makes you grow right!!! Although I do like to train intense when I'm able..

  21. #21
    Join Date
    Dec 2012
    Location
    Micanopy/Gainesville, Fl
    Posts
    5,868
    Quote Originally Posted by gbrice75 View Post
    To each his own brother. I know plenty of people, competitive body builders and strength coaches included, who have made some of their best gains using a higher volume approach. There is no one method that is best for everybody. And if that's not enough, go ask Arnold! And, as much as I love Marcus, Arnold > Marcus.
    I agree, different strokes. But it is the theory of overload and failure. This can happen at different weights and reps. Some people whether it be body type, weight or age may have to mix it up more times during their on going training month after month.

    Everyone in every sport want to train like the champ. They want to emulate the best and believe that it will work for them. In many cases I doesn't.
    The principals of overload with increasing weight to break down and repair. So many factors come in to play and therefore many routines. I'll bet you that Dorian hasn't trained like this for his entire career. The principal yes. They stay the same.

    Great video, fantastic , thanks ...crazy mike

  22. #22
    Join Date
    Jul 2008
    Posts
    9,657
    Class video, his training partner would be a great motivator to anyone hammering you for the last once of effort

  23. #23
    Join Date
    Jul 2013
    Location
    Ottawa
    Posts
    125
    I need to find a training partner as intense and Leroy Davis.
    He's still at it. I posted a link but it blocked it out for some reason.

  24. #24
    Join Date
    Nov 2009
    Location
    New Jersey
    Posts
    17,443
    Quote Originally Posted by chadcuz1985 View Post
    good post man, lol. Whatever makes you grow right!!! Although I do like to train intense when I'm able..
    Exactly. Personally, I mix it up. IMHO, sticking with one training style year round is shortchanging oneself (not to mention boring as fuk). Why limit oneself? I'll go at it for 3 months of low volume, high intensity, etc. then jump to a higher volume approach. And by high volume, I don't mean 10x10 type shit - I'll do 5 sets, tops.

  25. #25
    Join Date
    Jul 2008
    Posts
    9,657
    Quote Originally Posted by mattvdh View Post
    I need to find a training partner as intense and Leroy Davis.
    He's still at it. I posted a link but it blocked it out for some reason.
    Yeh hes a legend lol

  26. #26
    marcus300's Avatar
    marcus300 is offline ~Retired~ AR-Platinum Elite-Hall of Famer ~
    Join Date
    Jan 2005
    Location
    ENGLAND
    Posts
    40,919
    The master

  27. #27
    Join Date
    Aug 2013
    Posts
    1,826
    Overflowing muscle. He was just awesome.

  28. #28
    Join Date
    Jul 2013
    Location
    Ottawa
    Posts
    125

  29. #29
    Join Date
    Jul 2013
    Location
    Ottawa
    Posts
    125


    1 gram of test, 500 mg of deca per week, and 50 mg of Dbol

  30. #30
    Join Date
    Mar 2004
    Posts
    20,517
    Quote Originally Posted by mattvdh
    YouTube Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_BkG6xlB2I

    1 gram of test, 500 mg of deca per week, and 50 mg of Dbol
    Yea.... I believe that was his cycle at 21 lmao

  31. #31
    Join Date
    Jul 2013
    Location
    Ottawa
    Posts
    125
    I don't see why he would have any reason to lie about, it's ancient history at this point and he doesn't compete any more.
    Some people say that he was on HGH and IGF-1 but he denies it and says he doesn't know the first thing about either.

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •