I wrote to Pete to alert him to some of the things said on this forum, and asked if he would respond and clarify some of the issues. He said he's never visited...
Rick, You think you got an email from Pete....seriously..... Much appreciated HOWEVER....whomever you corresponded with by "email" was.... 1) in FACT NOT Pete...
I think its hilarious that the so-called "Pete" said: "...made by pros, not guys in their basement." Doubtlessly a jibe at Mike Hefner. The trouble with this...
Hi Brian, I can understand your reluctance and concerns that it may interfere with MIT based training. For my own part, I can tell you that when Shawn looked...
... Whomever wrote this knows NOTHING about search engine optimization and keyword usage, let alone traffic. I don't know how anyone can "use his YouTube...
Hi Shawn, I read it recently, probably a link attached to MIT(Not 100% sure) that the gnc creatine was not the best creatine. For good quality creatine we...
My story. I have been doing MIT for years now. It has been my only weight exercise. Mostly my only exercise during this time. I am thrilled with it. I have...
Clark, Great story. I would love to know your starting and ending stats: height weight MIT leg press MIT Deadlift MIT bench MIT shoulder press MIT lat pull...
Hi Ed, Perhaps you could provide your own details? I personally, given your breadth of knowledge and experience would find it most intriguing to look at your...
Hi Clark, Thank you for sharuing your experience and your conclusions with the group. As Ed already asked I would love to hear more of your impressions and...
Hey, I just noticed that Shawns PT business and measured intensity website address were missing along with my own website which was listed as a resource....
Great idea, Taking a break at this point is just what the doctor ordered so to speak. AWESOME story by the way. Congratulations on the gains! One point...
Hopefully everyone who ordered dvds and e-book material have all received their items. All the over seas dvds took quite a bit longer to arrive than ...
Hi, I'm new to this forum and to MIT. Spent some time going trough all the posts but couldn't find answers to a very important question that bothers me. I...
You'll have to help me understand some of what your getting to. Newtons laws for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. 600# of weight 600# on a...
John, I agree with all the benefits of isometrics with a 1RepGym or other isometric equipment. I also agree that you could make progress by doing isometrics...
I have ocasionally tested on free weights or machines. Much more dificult to get ideal positions but on things that match well perform the same feels the same....
Alex, John is correct that in there is no difference between pushing statically (isometrically) against a barbell or a MIT bar, except that the barbell can...
Thanks to John and Ed - you have clarified some of my questions. ... statically (isometrically) against a barbell or a MIT bar, except that the barbell can...
While i agree it would be nice to know instantly if i have exceeded my previous workouts exertion i still favor EF equipment because of the convenience; not...
Thanks for your reply. You are right, resting for 5 minutes and making additional reps of the same exercise goes against the advertised concepts of MIT. You...
Alex, Over the year i did SCT religiously, and by that i mean i worked on form, intensity, diet, and sleep, i had no strength gains, that is, i did not improve...
Alex, Welcome aboard, Refreshing to see new members and of course new worthwhile questions too. This week I've been really busy with a NEW formula protein ...
Hi Alex, Do you know Newton's Law of Physics that says "for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction"? This means that when you push on something...
Shawn and everyone, Thanks for your insides on these questions. So in the summary it looks like: 1. Don't exercise if you feel like you are not 100% ready for...
Dean, I know the law :) Didn't know people will take my post literally. What I meant was that with the free weights you have no other choice but resist (and it...
... warm up reps of no more than 5 or 50% IMPORTANT tip: I've suggested many times to hold the warm up rep for a longer period of time 30 to even 60 seconds...
Alex: Having used static contraction only with free weights and admittedly not following any specific training regimen, I can say that it is most definitely...
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