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Tony72

Amateur Bodybuilder

Posts: 187
From:New York U.S.
Registered: Jun 2000

posted August 21, 2000 01:14 PM

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Ok bros. im 5'8" 206lbs. and i hit a plateau for the last couple of months.Right now im natural, but i do plan on doing another cycle in jan.My last cycle was about 6 months ago.
I just want some ideas on how to break this plateau?!Im looking for any info. or advice...
Right now my schedule is this...
Chest 12-15sets.
back 12-15sets.
rest
shoulders 12 sets
legs 12-15sets
arms 9sets for bis and 12 for tris
I dont do cardio, trying to bulk up....

Id appreciate any advice,
Thankyou
Tony

HIT Bodybuilder

Cool Novice

Posts: 13
From:USA
Registered: Aug 2000

posted August 21, 2000 02:10 PM

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I recommend to take a week or two off from training. Than try a new training routine. I recommend High Intensity Training, but since you're about to do a cycle, you should stick with higher volume training. Natural bodybuilders would probably benefit more from HIT. It would be a waste to use gear while working out less frequently. Since you're about to do a cycle, I recommend this training split:

Day 1- (Chest, Front/Mid Delts, Triceps)

Day 2- (Back, Rear Delts, Biceps, Forearms)

Day 3- (Quads, Hamstrings, Calves, Abs)

Day 4- (Rest)

Day 5- (Chest, Front/Mid Delts, Triceps)

Day 6- (Back, Rear Delts, Biceps, Forearms)

Day 7- (Quads, Hamstrings, Calves, Abs)

Day 8- (Rest)

Day 9- (Rest or Repeat)

Good luck, I hope everything works out. You probably know this, but I'll say it anyway. Diet has a very impact on your physique. If you're going on a mass cycle here's a good way to figure out your calorie requirement. It's a simple way. Multiply your body weight by 20. This should be your base calorie requirement. If you want to put on some mass add 200-600 calories. If you notice that you're getting a little fat, start decreasing your calorie intake by 100 calories until you stop adding fat. Keep your carbs/protein/fat intake at: 50%/35%/15%

Good luck.

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Hotblood

Amateur Bodybuilder

Posts: 174
From:Youngwood
Registered: Jul 2000

posted August 21, 2000 04:55 PM

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Could be wrong, but I think you may be doing too many sets for shoulders.

Tony72

Amateur Bodybuilder

Posts: 187
From:New York U.S.
Registered: Jun 2000

posted August 21, 2000 05:19 PM

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Thanks bros,
Tony

The Dude

Amateur Bodybuilder

Posts: 292
From:Owensboro, KY
Registered: Jun 2000

posted August 21, 2000 07:54 PM

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If you want some ideas to shake up your workouts, try incorporating some rest/pause ideas described on anabolicextreme.com or some german volume training.

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HIT Bodybuilder

Cool Novice

Posts: 13
From:USA
Registered: Aug 2000

posted August 22, 2000 02:16 AM

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I believe Hotblood is correct about the volume for shoulders. You're already working the front and medial delts from presses. The rear delt also gets worked from pulldowns and rows. So I would limit the sets for your shoulders. They are also a very small muscle. Since you're doing high volume, I recommend 6-8 sets maximum for your shoulders, this includes the front/medium/rear delts.

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