Eight Day Training Cycle(1 Day On, 1 Day Off)
The following training program considers all essential factors which are neccessary for a quick build up of strength and muscle mass. In combination with good nutrition its effectiveness can be considerably increased.
Based on the high intensity it is not suitable for natural bodybuilders over a long period of time.
This training schedule is obviously only intended as a suggestion and can be changed by every athlete to meet his/her individual needs, as long as the basic principles are met.
Day 1: Chest and Biceps
Bench Press 3 x 6 to 8 reps
Incline Bench press 2 x 6 to 8 reps
Dips with added weight 2 x 8 to 10 reps
Barbell Curls 3 x 6 to 10 reps
Dumbell Curls 2 x 6 to 10 reps
Day 3: Thighs
Squats 3 x 6 to 10 reps
Leg Press 2 x 8 to 10 reps
Leg Curls 2 x 8 to 10 reps
Day 5: Shoulders and Triceps
Shoulder Press 3 x 6 to 8 reps
Upright Row 2 x 8 to 10 reps
Side Laterals 2 x 8 to 10 reps
Lying Triceps Press 3 x 6 to 10 reps
Triceps Pushdown 2 x 8 to 10 reps
Day 7: Back and Calves
Chins with added weight 3 x 8 to 10 reps
Lat Pulldown to neck 2 x 8 to 10 reps
Barbell Rows 2 x 6 to 10 reps
Seated Cable Row 2 x 6 to 10 reps
Standing Calf Raise 3 x 8 to 12 reps
Seated Calf Raise 2 x 8 to 12 reps
Note: The intervals between the various sets should be 3 to 4 minutes. The athlete should pay attention that the exercises - as much as possible - are carried out free weights and not on machines. Every muscle is directly trained only once every eight days. It is important that every set is carried out untilmuscle failure meaning that the athlete is unable to do another rep on his/her own.Only in this case are the relatively few sets and especially long rest periods justified.
The required intensity of training, however, can only be achieved when you start (after a short warm-up) with the heaviest weight possible and then decrease the weight in every following set because of losing body strength so that the desired reps can still be reached.
To avoid any misunderstandings i'll quickly explain this principle. An athlete is able to carry out a maximum of 6 reps with 300 pounds on a bench press.
1st warm up set 10 reps with 140 pounds
2nd warm up set 2 reps with 200 pounds
3rd warm up set 2 reps with 240 pounds
1st working set 6 reps with 300 pounds
2nd working set 7 reps with 280 pounds
3rd working set 7 reps with 260 pounds
The first warm up set serves to bring blood to the muscles and joints, the second and third warm up sets are an approach to the weight of the first working set. The interplay between the muscle and nerve is stimulated, meaning the athlete gets a feeling for the heavy weights without wasting strength and energy at the same time. The warm up is only carried out before the first exercise.
Do not forget, however, that during every exercise or set you should try to squeeze out an additional one or two reps more than during the previous training session, in order to increase the weights the following week.
This continuous tiresome struggle to increase reps and weight is the only way to a massive body. Always remember: HEAVY WEIGHTS BUILD BIG MUSCLES.
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