Not over training. Just under eating.

[Swole_2112]

Some of you might have heard of this concept before. I happen to believe it, but only to a point. I don't believe that one could do 200 sets per muscle group and their timely recovery would only be a matter of eating enough of the right foods. I do, however, believe that one could do a much larger number of sets than normal and experience good muscle growth through sufficient and proper nutrition.

I know this is somewhat contrary to popular theory, and I wouldn't have believed it either until I tried such an approach. I was advised to do 50 sets per muscle group. It seemed entirely to much but I was very frustrated with my lack of progress and was willing to try anything. So I started with the routine and started consuming large amounts of high quality calories. About three weeks later, I and everybody else started to notice the muscle mass increase. I had taken the 'lots of good calories' approach before, but hadn't done the kind of training I had just started. I think it was the combination of the two that did the trick.

Like they say, you can't argue with results.

 

[altimus]

sure it wasnt the swelling due to massive muscle tissue damage?? only kidding i agree that undereating is an epidemic! im going to sonic and scooping up a brown bag special, not exactly high quality cals, but cals indeed. peace

 

[SgtSlaughter]

Awesome!!

That's what it's about, shocking our bodies sometimes to stimulate growth... it does work. Sleeping is key as well as nutrition especially during very taxing routines such as that shock treatment!

What rep range did you use for the most part during your high set routine?

 

[Swole_2112]

Awesome!!

That's what it's about, shocking our bodies sometimes to stimulate growth... it does work. Sleeping is key as well as nutrition especially during very taxing routines such as that shock treatment!

What rep range did you use for the most part during your high set routine?

Useing back as an example, I'd pick five movements and do ten sets per movement. For any given movement, I'd do about 12-15 reps for sets 1-3, 8-10 reps for sets 4-7, and 6-8 reps for sets 8-10.

That's a good one, sleep. I completely forgot to mention the importance of it. Sleep is when your body does the majority of it's rebuilding. It's importance can't be underestimated.

I'd also like to add that being scientific in one's training is a good approach to take. But, one shouldn't forget the basics. So remember, eat big, train big, rest big.

 

[SgtSlaughter]

You speak the truth brutha, good to hear it!

Sounds killer... I haven't done a good shock to the system in a while, but just got off a strategic break of a few weeks. Can't wait to incorporate this when i'm not dieting... I think i'd litereratlly pass out if i tried while cutting, not enough nutrients at ALL, lol.

Great post bro... I hope alot of people read this. I'm sending K your way!

 

[*Bunny*]

I wouldn't have believed it either until I tried such an approach. ......Like they say, you can't argue with results.

^^ You are your BEST test subject. It's great that you gave it shot and it worked for you. How else would you know unless you try right?

 

[Lifterforlife]

What you did was shock your body with a different unique style of training. This will work for a while, but the body will adapt to it and the gains will cease. Overtraining can then become an issue.

This is the time it would be a perfect lead in to a less volume, more power scheme.

 

[Swole_2112]

You speak the truth brutha, good to hear it!

Sounds killer... I haven't done a good shock to the system in a while, but just got off a strategic break of a few weeks. Can't wait to incorporate this when i'm not dieting... I think i'd litereratlly pass out if i tried while cutting, not enough nutrients at ALL, lol.

Great post bro... I hope alot of people read this. I'm sending K your way!

Thanks for the K, bro. It is much appreciated.

 

[Swole_2112]

What you did was shock your body with a different unique style of training. This will work for a while, but the body will adapt to it and the gains will cease. Overtraining can then become an issue.

This is the time it would be a perfect lead in to a less volume, more power scheme.

Good call. Once the gains drop off, I'll give the high intensity-low volume approach a try.

 

[Lifterforlife]

The problem I have seen with folks who become "voulume junkies" is they can never stop doing this.

Trying to progress into a more "sensible" routine for instance becomes all but impossible to them, they start to feel like they are not doing enough.

Be careful of the need to be carried out of the gym every time you work out. It is addictive, and a hard habit to break.