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Contrast Training for Size

Contrast training is a unique way to optimize results. Read this article by Lee Boyce about how to incorporate it into your training to pack on lean muscle mass.

By: Lee Boyce Added: March 25th, 2013
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  1. #1
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    Small guy needs routine

    unlike most people on this site im trying to gain weight not lose fat and than harden up... ive already worked out for about a year seriously, and longer than that, but i wasnt so serious b4 the last year... anyways, i looked at the wanna be big routines, and my routines i do a lot more sets and a lot more excercises... for example, ill do 3 sets of all the diff arm workouts i do, and i do about 6 bicep workouts at once at the gym... so about 18 sets in all and 180 reps... wanna be big routine #1 says to only do 2 excercises and 3 sets of 6-8 reps... as u can see thats a lot less reps... wont this be counter productive? should i just start on #2 or 3? and i was curious, i know u load the weight on, but when i load the weight on, am i to maintain form when its for bulding mass, or do i just go as heavy as possible and crank them up? much appreciated... and keep in mind, i may need diff routines since im a "hardgainer" and am already thin... im 6'0 155 lbs... would be about 125 if i didnt work out... thanks...

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    Just follow the WBB routine to the Tee for 8 weeks. Then adjust the sets as needed.
    Best Meet @ Lifts@181:...............Best gym lifts
    Squat...- 403..........................Squat....- 395 w/belt
    Bench...- 303..........................Bench....- 300....Paused in meet - 281
    Deadlift.- 503.....Unofficial 513...Deadlift..- 490
    Total....- 1,203...IPF Class II......All done raw, Touch'n go bench

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    well first alot of people are here to gain weight ALOT, and 6 bicep workouts seems like alot.... the bicep is a small muscle i wouln'dt do that much . Try WBB 1 i started it out a few weeks ago and was skepticle about the idea about all the stuff to but i tried it out and it feels good, you can change the stuff around . like for bicep i guess u can add 1 more exercise if it makes you feel good. and as for the form try and go as heaviy as possible but keep a good from while your doing it.
    Started Weight - 130
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    may i ask how u guys have altered WBB1 workout? and wat the hell is a french press?

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    there is a sticky in this section (wwb routines) and it has links to the site that shows each exercise in wwb #1 and how to do it correct.

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    french press = skull crusher
    Best Meet @ Lifts@181:...............Best gym lifts
    Squat...- 403..........................Squat....- 395 w/belt
    Bench...- 303..........................Bench....- 300....Paused in meet - 281
    Deadlift.- 503.....Unofficial 513...Deadlift..- 490
    Total....- 1,203...IPF Class II......All done raw, Touch'n go bench

    "Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly" Robert F. Kennedy

    "A man can fail many times, but he isn't a failure until he gives up"

    "However beautiful the strategy you should occasionally look at the results" John Berardi

    Powerlifting Westside Style

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    I can kinda relate to your story. I have been working out on and off for the past 2 1/2 years with set backs the reason for stopping i.e. Accidents/ broken bones. But I as well am spending a full work out 1 hr - 1.30 min concentrating on just one muscle group. I am doing sets of sets of 3, 6-8 reps, with the most weight I can do and have seen results, just not as satisfying as I am aiming for. Am I doing it all wrong all this time by concentrating on one muscle and doing at least 8 exercises in one workout. Any advice would be greatly appreciated as to what I should do to improve. I Have been on a weight gainer for 6 months, and just started Nitrotech taking 2 scoops in 2 servings a day with 500 g of creating. My main goal is to gain mass and bulk for the next 5 months and cut for the summer. Any suggestions as to if I should keep my routine the same or change it up?

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    hey mike... ya, id say do less excercises, id say 4 per group and 2 sets, and just KILL it... lift REALLY heavy and really slow... i been doin WWB1 and im sore all over, accept in my biceps, which is my problem cuz i have conditioned the hell out of them more than anythin else...

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