8 Week Update

[Big-Ron]

Since applying some of Dante's principals into my training i thought i would give an update. First off im not doing Doggcrapp to the letter, why? Because im too inexperienced and feel there is potential to be untapped before i go on a higher level and supper supps.

Im using the two routines A and B Chest, Shoulders Triceps etc... But im also using more sets I.E 2 work sets per body part. Im doing extreme stretching and extreme food intake too

My schedule is:

M-W-S-M-T-S etc.. So each body part is worked twice in 10 days.

After 8 weeks i have gained:

Chest: 1", Neck 1", Quads 1", Arms 1/2", Waist: Stayed the Same, Calves: Stayed the same.

Im really pleased with the results, dont have a clue why calves didnt grow, becuase i gained alot of strength with them.

I was wondering whether i should move onto a M-W-F schedule as opposed to the one i was doing, i know the notion is that if it aint broke why fix it. But you always have to ask yourself what if?

B-R

[lionel]

I was wondering whether i should move onto a M-W-F schedule as opposed to the one i was doing, i know the notion is that if it aint broke why fix it. But you always have to ask yourself what if?

B-R

Yeah.. there you go BR, "what if..". I'd save the backup booster packs(switching to the mwf or what have you) till when you reach a what if something happens part. Then, you'll have tricks up your sleeve to counter that(whatever's hindering growth).

Anyway, your gains are excellent! Keep it up.

[Big-Ron]

Cheers lionel,

Im thinking along the same lines, the four workouts in 10 days system im using is very effective for me. Its just something dante said in another thread about this kind of system isn't really needed until your pushing the bigger numbers, which incidently i am not, yet.

I think the best policy is to continue with what im doing, and re-evaluate after another 8 weeks. I start another 8 week cycle on monday, so i'll bust my ass and see what happens.

If anyone else has any thoughts, just chime in

[Egill]

Im thinking along the same lines, the four workouts in 10 days system im using is very effective for me. Its just something dante said in another thread about this kind of system isn't really needed until your pushing the bigger numbers, which incidently i am not, yet.

Ok I assume that you're training on,off,on,off,off,repeat,...If you feel you need a cruise after 8 weeks I would stick to the plan but if you can blast for more than 8 weeks then I would try the 2 times in 8 day's.

The difference between the 2 times in 8 day's and your 4 times in 10 day's is not that much if you think about it, in 35 day's you would get 14 workouts instead of 15 workouts. I am training 2 times in 8 day's and I don't hesitate to add rest day's so I often end up training 2 times in 5 day's like you.

[In-Human]

The idea here with the 3 day split is to be able to work that group as much as possible and recoup 100%, but if you do not have the recovery you can go 2 day split if need be, this is why when you start this program you go with straight sets first for two weeks or so to find out your recovery abilities.

The guys who push the heavier weights we go with a 4 day modified split just because of the weights be moved and the warm up sets that need to be done, its not fun when your workouts for 5 exercises are taking up to 3 hours to complete with a training partner...

[Big-Ron]

Thanks for the replies egil and IH, cleared a few things up for me.

I know within myself that i could do the 3 day split and do well, but after 8 weeks and the results i have a achieved the 4 in 10 training suggest that this may be my optimal training/recovery schedule.

The only way i can find out is to give the 3 day split a run, but then a compendium of other factors come into play, e.g. increased energy usage, cns recruitment, joint wear and tear, increased capilarization and so forth.

Maybe im just overanalysing, what i really should be doing is stick to what im doing and kick the logg's ass and chow down 24/7, seems to be working nicely so far.