BLAST STOP at Christmas?!

[theVirus]

Next week I start my first DC blast, but count to take a break from 26 december to 1 january 2014 to have some time with my kids and family. Is this a problem? Or do I really have to continue my blast?

[LG1]

Why not start the Blast after the holiday?

[theVirus]

Why not start the Blast after the holiday?

I have only 1 year to next competition, and want to reach maximum possible muscle gains. Starting after holiday means loosing 30 days!

[mentalflex]

I would suggest getting a feel for DC, trying some rest-pausing and training hard up to the holiday and then kick it into full bore after. This will give you some time to test out some exercises and really get a good grasp on the ideal set-up for you going into this blast.

I think this option would be better for progress than cruising up the holiday since it would get you all set-up and then you have little break and then can really go full steam.

[theVirus]

If I break my last with this 1 week, what about nutrition and food!?

[mentalflex]

If I break my last with this 1 week, what about nutrition and food!?

That's up to you... I would keep drop my kcals down and maybe only eat when hungry and for holiday meal I would enjoy them and indulge. One meal won't be the end of you and if you are not nearing the end of a contest prep you should enjoy the simple pleasures, like delicious holiday meals. But for the remainder of meals I would drop carbs down and eat lean proteins and some fats when hungry. That is just how I would personally approach it.

[theVirus]

I would suggest getting a feel for DC, trying some rest-pausing and training hard up to the holiday and then kick it into full bore after. This will give you some time to test out some exercises and really get a good grasp on the ideal set-up for you going into this blast.

I think this option would be better for progress than cruising up the holiday since it would get you all set-up and then you have little break and then can really go full steam.

From next week to the break expirimenting with the exercices and preparing for a real blast in 2014?

[mentalflex]

From next week to the break expirimenting with the exercices and preparing for a real blast in 2014?

That was the intent of my post. Training balls out until your little holiday break.

[theVirus]

That's up to you... I would keep drop my kcals down and maybe only eat when hungry and for holiday meal I would enjoy them and indulge. One meal won't be the end of you and if you are not nearing the end of a contest prep you should enjoy the simple pleasures, like delicious holiday meals. But for the remainder of meals I would drop carbs down and eat lean proteins and some fats when hungry. That is just how I would personally approach it.

Thanx for the advice mental! So it will be!

[theVirus]

That was the intent of my post. Training balls out until your little holiday break.

Think to plan this in a fullbody A and B routine. Training 3 times/week. Good or not?

[mentalflex]

Thanx for the advice mental! So it will be!

Glad I could help! Just from hearing about your training experience and from the pics in your avatar, I think you will really like DC and it will treat you well.

[theVirus]

Glad I could help! Just from hearing about your training experience and from the pics in your avatar, I think you will really like DC and it will treat you well.

:-) I think with my experience, DC and help from people like you, I will reach my goal, winning the 2014 Ifbb belgium masters and overall. Need another 15 - 20lbs!
Thanx

[LG1]

I have only 1 year to next competition, and want to reach maximum possible muscle gains. Starting after holiday means loosing 30 days!

I didn't mean cruise until next year. More in line with what Mental suggested...

[theVirus]

I didn't mean cruise until next year. More in line with what Mental suggested...

Ok capito LG1!, I will keep updating, need any help to reach my goal!

[theVirus]

This is how I will workout untill 25 december, after I will take a break for 1 week.

Workout days, monday, wednesday, friday
All exercices are warmed up with 3 - 4 sets increasing weight

A-routine
Warm up 10 min step and stretch
30degree bench press 1 set rest-paused
Dummbell delt press 1 set rest-paused
Scull cruchers 1 set rest-paused
Stiff deadlift 1 set Max reps

B-routine
Warm up 10 min step and stretch
Rack chins 1 set rest-paused
Incline alternatif dumbell curl 1 set rest-paused
Hack squat 1 set Max reps
Calves on hack squat machine 1 set Max reps