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Author | Topic: body for life | ||
Novice Posts: 3 |
I just started the body for life training program as outlined in Bill Phillips' book as a change of pace. It is quite hard and I get an enormous pump, and very sore after. My worry is that because it is a very fast paced workout (1 minute rest between every set), I've had to drop considerably in the weights I can handle. Can a guy still gain size/strength with less weight and a fast pace as long as the intensity is still high (hitting failure on the last 2 sets of every exercise)? | ||
Amateur Bodybuilder Posts: 171 |
You definitely can still gain strength and size by doing less weight, because of the way that program is laid out. When you take short breaks, (1 minute) between sets, you're forcing your muscles to stay under pressure. This is what causes muscles growth. Make sure if you're doing that program, that you're writing down your objectives and intensities before your workouts so you don't waist any time. Be honest with your intensities. Once you've master 12 reps on the last set for a maximum intensity of 10 it's time to go up. If you go up and can't do the recommended number of reps in the last set, after moving up; stay there until you can master it. Try not to readjust down, unless there's now way you can handle it. When I did that program I actually had very good results, because I followed the program to the best of my ability. Like any program stay with it for the required number of weeks. In this case 12 weeks, and don't miss any workouts. When you finish, look for a new way to workout. If you end up bulking your weights will go up. Remember, it's now how much you lift, but what's happening when you're lifting. Good form is critical, and pushing yourself more than you think is possible will always give you good results. Also, make sure you have, or plan to read the whole book. People often short change themselves by doing things half-assed, and wonder why they don't get results, or quit because they say it's not working. I'm certainly not a spokesperson for Body for Life, but any time you do a program just do it all the way. It doesn't matter what the program is! | ||
Amateur Bodybuilder Posts: 57 |
i beleive that you can gain some size and strength from this program.i feel though,that this is more of a "maitenance" program to look and feel good.the "true" key to muscle growth is "maximum overload and intensity" to the muscle being worked.as far as the pressure to the muscle,i disagree...this does not cause growth!!!overload + intensity=growth.in my opinion,if size and strength is what you want,you are not maximizing your potential w/ the body for life program;although you will get "fair" results in size and strength,you will not be MAXIMIZING...FYI. ------------------ | ||
Novice Posts: 3 |
looks like so far the opinions of this program are divided. I guess all I can really do is bust my ass at it and see what happens. Its a big change from anything I've done in the last three years, so If the weights keep goin up the way they have been, I'll stay with it, if not, I'll shitcan it and go back to a more powerlifting type workout. Time will tell. Thanks alot for your opinions thus far. ------------------ |
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