Meadows Programs for Naturals?

[BluTactical]

Should I modify CD 2.0 or GB if I'm training as a natural? I'm leaning towards starting CD 2.0 since it's already set up for a 6-day split. They both contain a lot of volume, however I recover fast, so maybe I could handle the full program with no changes.

 

[Smont]

Should I modify CD 2.0 or GB if I'm training as a natural? I'm leaning towards starting CD 2.0 since it's already set up for a 6-day split. They both contain a lot of volume, however I recover fast, so maybe I could handle the full program with no changes.

Pretty much any enhanced program can work for a natural. In fact the enhanced lifter is way more likely to overtrain because when you get enhanced you can do more weight for more sets and more reps. I have never came across a program I could do enhanced that I couldn't do natural.

 

[Smont]

Do the program as is, after a month if you don't think you can handle it then cut back on it

 

[redtrek]

Definitely try dropping the weight in favor of higher quality reps. That's a major part of John's style and why the volume is higher. I'd also say try to forget about the enhanced aspect of things and supply your body with as much quality food as you can for recovery and growth.

 

[nickodemus]

Run cd 2.0 as is, I'm week 11, natural.