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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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    Critique this routine

    I have found that for my body working out 2x a week split is the most beneficial. I am looking to gain size, and have gained about 30 pounds since last may. I just switched to this routine last week, it feels good, but input is always welcome.

    below is my workout,
    the last rep of each set is done till failure, if i hit the rep limit on the last rep I will move up the weight. example if I do each rep on flat bench to 8 and i get 8 reps on 225 then I will move up to 255 the next time.


    so:
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    m -w -f
    Cardio - 20 minutes
    Flat Bench 95, 135, 175, 225 (x8)
    Assist Dips (i have a bad right shoulder) 10 plate, 8 plate, 6 plate (till failure)
    Cable crossovers 25, 40, 60, 80 (x8)
    1 Arm Cable Rows 40, 50, 60 (x8)
    Good Mornings 65, 85, 105, 125 (10, 8, 6, 4 format)
    Rope Pulldowns 50, 90, 120, 150 (x 6)
    Kickbacks 10, 15, 20 (x 15)
    Lat Pulldown SS 70, 90, 110 (x8)
    Serratus overhead DB SS 40, 50, 60 (x8)

    t - th- sat
    Cardio - 5 min (get blodd flow going)
    Hack Squats 90, 180, 270, 360 (x 8)
    Calf Raise, Standing 80, 100, 120, 140 (x 15)
    Leg Curl 50, 70, 90 (x 10)
    Military Press Bar, 85, 105, 125 (x 10)
    front raise/ side raise (SS - cable) 15, 20, 25 (x 6)
    1 arm Preacher curl (freemotion) 20, 40, 60, 80 (x 8)
    2 arm Cable Curl 40, 60, 80, 100 (x 8)

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    As I Am Paul Stagg's Avatar
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    I woudn't do cardio first.

    Other than that, it looks like you pretty much have your bases covered - give it a go and see how it works.
    Squats work better than supplements.
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    if i dont do cardio first then i just wouldnt do it... it just the way my mind works... so its more of a way to make sure i do it then anything else

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    Well seeing as you might be making it harder for yourself to gain muscle, then be sure you eat least eat something before you do the cardio. Besides, you don't need cardio to gain muscle, if that's what your goal is. It's counterproductive as a matter of fact.
    Burritos are the bomb for bulking!
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    Deadlift: PR 1@440, Goal 1@450
    Squat: PR 1@375, Goal 1@400
    Bench: PR 2@275, Goal 1@300

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    If you do cardio after you don't need to do as much. Cardio after burns more fat, and allows you to have a better lifting workout. The other way around doesn't make sense - you'll just burn off all your blood sugar and give yourself a crappy workout.

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