PaulBlack
Well-known member
That's fine^ and you are hitting your goals, which is all we hope and strive for, but just a few comments or opinions, since you wrote...
So you hit the gym or w/o 6 days per, and are "maintaining" certain bodyparts like chest you say.
Let me ask you, what was you very first routine(s), and how well did you gain on it?
IMO, most if not all trainees can achieve near their 90% potential, by less overall visits, maybe more efficient in some ways, less division of body parts ie: one can train the quads, hams, hips, low and upper back in one squat and deadlift session and do nearly the same thing with chest shoulders and arms with another. Throw in some heavy back work and hit the arms and the average guy will grow if he eats enough and rests enough and is patient and determined...!
This is most likely why a lot of the 5x5 routines (that show perhaps the most promise for trainees like the O/P) are the most successful and utilize being able to hit the entire body with compound exercises 2-3 times per week and have the other 3-4 days, to either hit some cardio, play basketball, swim, start or work at a business, do family and marriage stuff etc. etc.
Since the OP had been asking, what is the best way to gain muscular bulk and power and perhaps strength!?, that is the best, efficient way I know and seems to be reiterated by lots of regular drug free guys, I talk to and the so called gurus I read.
I may argue for what I believe is best, but the bottom line will be, if one is honest with themselves and they are making progress and hitting goals, then run with whatever works for you.
I know a PL'er who just hit a PR #500 calves to hams deep deep squat, and squats every 10-12 days. I just don't think he is an "average" guy. Maybe I am wrong?!?!
So you hit the gym or w/o 6 days per, and are "maintaining" certain bodyparts like chest you say.
Let me ask you, what was you very first routine(s), and how well did you gain on it?
IMO, most if not all trainees can achieve near their 90% potential, by less overall visits, maybe more efficient in some ways, less division of body parts ie: one can train the quads, hams, hips, low and upper back in one squat and deadlift session and do nearly the same thing with chest shoulders and arms with another. Throw in some heavy back work and hit the arms and the average guy will grow if he eats enough and rests enough and is patient and determined...!
This is most likely why a lot of the 5x5 routines (that show perhaps the most promise for trainees like the O/P) are the most successful and utilize being able to hit the entire body with compound exercises 2-3 times per week and have the other 3-4 days, to either hit some cardio, play basketball, swim, start or work at a business, do family and marriage stuff etc. etc.
Since the OP had been asking, what is the best way to gain muscular bulk and power and perhaps strength!?, that is the best, efficient way I know and seems to be reiterated by lots of regular drug free guys, I talk to and the so called gurus I read.
I may argue for what I believe is best, but the bottom line will be, if one is honest with themselves and they are making progress and hitting goals, then run with whatever works for you.
I know a PL'er who just hit a PR #500 calves to hams deep deep squat, and squats every 10-12 days. I just don't think he is an "average" guy. Maybe I am wrong?!?!
