I havent seen you complain that you arent making gains so i dont know why you are changing lifting styles if you like lifting with very high volume.
Someone else said : if it aint broke dont fix it....I agree with that assesment.
I've only been BB "training" for several months now. Coming from more of a weightlifting/powerlifting mix for many years. Just getting older and tired of all the joint pain and decided to focus more on how I look . . . ect . . . and makes the wife happier.
So here is my question for anyone. Why wouldn't you want to adjust your frequency/volume per your phase of training and supplementation? From my reading on this site and others, I thought you pretty much wanted to run lower volume and lift heavier during a bulking up phase or "offseason" with a "cruise" type level of GH and Test and eat progressively ect (assuming you live in a country were it is legal to do so).
Then as you get closer to your show, you start increasing your supplementation and at the same time you increase your volume of training focusing more on higher sets/reps vs moving heavyier weights, as higher GH/AAS and other super supps allow faster recovery, so you can train with more volume and less joint issues without the heavy weights.
Am I just completely not understanding this? I've read several of these posts about frequency/volume and I was under the impression you do both, depending on what phase of training you are currently doing?
I've only been BB "training" for several months now. Coming from more of a weightlifting/powerlifting mix for many years. Just getting older and tired of all the joint pain and decided to focus more on how I look . . . ect . . . and makes the wife happier.
So here is my question for anyone. Why wouldn't you want to adjust your frequency/volume per your phase of training and supplementation? From my reading on this site and others, I thought you pretty much wanted to run lower volume and lift heavier during a bulking up phase or "offseason" with a "cruise" type level of GH and Test and eat progressively ect (assuming you live in a country were it is legal to do so).
Then as you get closer to your show, you start increasing your supplementation and at the same time you increase your volume of training focusing more on higher sets/reps vs moving heavyier weights, as higher GH/AAS and other super supps allow faster recovery, so you can train with more volume and less joint issues without the heavy weights.
Am I just completely not understanding this? I've read several of these posts about frequency/volume and I was under the impression you do both, depending on what phase of training you are currently doing?
he said "vs"
focusing more on higher sets/reps vs moving heavyier weights, as higher GH/AAS and other super supps allow faster recovery, so you can train with more volume and less joint issues without the heavy weights
this makes sense to me. ive never understood when guys say you should train the same way whether on AAS or not. it seems obvious that your body could handle more work load while supplemented.
Some splits for high intensitiy, low volume, high frecuency?
I thought of this... ever repeat one day in the same week, first exercise to failure and the others to -1
Train monday tuesday thrusday friday
day1 supersets Chest+back :
bench press + pull downs 4x6
incline bench press + bent over barbell row 4x8
flyes dumbell + flyes for back 3x12
day2 shoulders + supersets arms
barbell shoulder press 4x8
Side Lateral Raise 3x12
barbell curl + triceps pushdown
Alternate Dumbbell Curl + Lying Close-Grip Barbell Triceps Extension Behind The Head
day3 legs
barbel squat 4x8
Leg Extensions 4x15
seated leg curl 4x15
calves
he said "vs"
focusing more on higher sets/reps vs moving heavyier weights, as higher GH/AAS and other super supps allow faster recovery, so you can train with more volume and less joint issues without the heavy weights
this makes sense to me. ive never understood when guys say you should train the same way whether on AAS or not. it seems obvious that your body could handle more work load while supplemented.
It is very apparent that the body can take more stress from training with higher intensity and/or volume when ON aas....one must reduce training volume when coming OFF and then slowly increase volume and/or intensity after natural levels become normal.
Low volume workouts. Yah, you guys keep your shirt on…Please!
I’ve seen so many different variations of what a workout should be in the last 25 years it never fails when a new version is superior to all else comes along. Here’s how this routine should be viewed and has been for as long as I can remember. During your regular routine there comes a point when you might reach a sticking point. Once you’ve reached that staged you could incorporate this balls to the wall routine for that muscle group you need to inject upon. It works on this premise. I use it as many others have with great results. But it’s not on an every week case that is subscribed here. Those that use this routine weekly on every muscle group, as I stated…keep you shirt on and please make sure it doesn’t have a gym or fitness logo on it.Thanks.
That is exactly what I was thinking about using low volume training for....for short breaks from my High volume training...almost to rejuvinate my body a bit to keep it going in the gym...rather then getting burnt out and taking any time off... (I normally take 2 full weeks off a year, 1 every 6 months)
Like I said in a previous post... after 17 years of doing this, I have seen "big beyond belief" "hit" "push/pull" and millions of others routines people preached as the word of bible. And each has come and gone. My main reason to learn more about the low volume theory was for as previous state short breaks in typical training routine. What I have found, I think it would be great for that. As for using it Day in and day out...I guess that is a personal choice, but a routine is only as good as the persons genetics who wrote it, or should I say vice versa... Just because arnold could write a bicep routine, doesn't mean it would work... he naturally has the genetics to grow very large biceps, this does not mean a cookie cutter routine will be best for everyone.
My best words of advice...READ READ READ. how can one swear by LV/HT if they have 1 or 2 years under their belt?.. LEARN YOUR OWN BODY, not someone elses...Incorportate routines and movements that work for you..throw out the ones that dont. At the end of the day your routine will be YOUR routine.
Thanks for the links and more information about this type of training. After a few days, mentally I am already feeling better. Not expecting the mirror to change..for the worse or better yet..but I can tell you honestly, I feel better mentally.
so where's the fourth day ?
It is very apparent that the body can take more stress from training with higher intensity and/or volume when ON aas....one must reduce training volume when coming OFF and then slowly increase volume and/or intensity after natural levels become normal.
Third day, repeat. 3 days split and 4 days workout, ever repeat one day.
Regards
depends if you are in gear. Obviously if you were on cycle you would want to take advantage of a benefit of the gear in recovery and maybe throw in another 2-4 working sets (depending on body part) than you would off cycle. I would do low volume for about the first month, after coming off cycle, until your test levels come back.