"How to Build 50 Pounds of Muscle in 12 Months"

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http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_article/sports_body_training_performance/how_to_build_50_pounds_of_muscle_in_12_months

[Doggcrapp]

I didnt read it but i think i had mcdonough do that interview and if he did that interview I dont need to read it because he is spot on with all things DC training

[buildingzt]

just read it good stuff guys!!

[ScottMcDonough]

That was me they interviewed and overall I think it turned out well overall. The author Nate and I spoke on the phone for about an hour and it helped clarify some things he wasn't picking up from his online research. I haven't read it in awhile but I recall some minor things being misquoted but nothing horrible.

*ok quick glance at the beginning. I've never said the word impetus in my life lol

[hyperintensity]

Good read. Thanks OP and SM. And last but not least DC

[WorldStrike]

I had a quick question regarding bicep volume. I notice that in that guide it's mentioned that biceps will often be RPed with 20-30 reps, but I've found this to be somewhat ineffective for myself. I like taking forearm RP at 20-30 reps, but my bis get an incredible burn/pump from 14-17 reps, usually 8, 4, 3, 1 + static, then stretching. I always come away with an incredible feeling in my bis and I feel like I've seen a lot of growth in them, but is there any reason for me to consider upping my rep range to the 20-30 mark?

[ScottMcDonough]

no need to go that high if you found your sweet spot rep range. I believe that comment was after him asking me if 11-15 was used all the time. I mentioned nothingn is set in stone and some people find 20-30 better for upper arms

[Dens228]

*ok quick glance at the beginning. I've never said the word impetus in my life lol

Maybe this will give you the impetus to add that word to your verbal repertoire!

[Zraw]

I had a quick question regarding bicep volume. I notice that in that guide it's mentioned that biceps will often be RPed with 20-30 reps, but I've found this to be somewhat ineffective for myself. I like taking forearm RP at 20-30 reps, but my bis get an incredible burn/pump from 14-17 reps, usually 8, 4, 3, 1 + static, then stretching. I always come away with an incredible feeling in my bis and I feel like I've seen a lot of growth in them, but is there any reason for me to consider upping my rep range to the 20-30 mark?

you do 4rp sets?

[Carlito Gambino]

Whoa...back when T-Nation didn't make ridiculous claims (800lbs of MUSCLE IN 10 DAYS) and advertise BioTest products every three sentences.

[WorldStrike]

no need to go that high if you found your sweet spot rep range. I believe that comment was after him asking me if 11-15 was used all the time. I mentioned nothingn is set in stone and some people find 20-30 better for upper arms

Sounds good

you do 4rp sets?

Well...not exactly. I get all the reps I need in the first 3 sets, but then I take 15 breaths and do my static rep. To prep for the static rep, I like to do 1 full rep, then stop about 1/2 - 3/4 of the way through the negative.

[BuiltToHurtMD]

Great article, thanks!