The MAB, Classic Physique Challenge.

[Carl1174]

Originally Posted by glwanabe

I've been thinking about how I would deal with the long work days, and getting my sessions in. One template I've thought about is this.

5x3 Clean and press, with front squat
3x5 back squat @ 80-85% 1rm
2x10 BHNP 65-75% 1rm

looks good to keep you ticking over...

Could you not do Dips 2 x AMAP at the end to finish it off ??

Carl.

[glwanabe]

Originally Posted by Carl1174

looks good to keep you ticking over...

Could you not do Dips 2 x AMAP at the end to finish it off ??

Carl.

I would probably finish off with a superset of dips, and chins. Thats still 5 good compound moves, that hit the big area's I'm interested in.

[BendtheBar]

Originally Posted by glwanabe

I would probably finish off with a superset of dips, and chins. Thats still 5 good compound moves, that hit the big area's I'm interested in.

Looks like a good plan to me.

:dips:ullups::bodybuilder:

[Carl1174]

I dont think you would need anything more than that to be honest... you would hit verything and it would definitely keep you ticking over till you have more time and you can join me on the full Eder

carl.

[glwanabe]

I've built my body back to pretty good health, and I think I'm ready to shift gears again. I.m pretty tired today, but I'm going to give this plan a go this morning, after I wake up.

[Carl1174]

Well I have just finished week 10 of the Reeves Classic routine and finished the first part of my challenge (I know it is a 12 week challenge, but I am swapping to the Eder Hybrid routine so i am still firmly in the fullbody fraternity )

I dont know where to start to be honest. Before I started I was worried that the work wouldnt be enough, after I had done a week or two I thought the work would be too much lol

I have had more fun doing this routine than I have had for a long time and I have done measurements and made some pretty good gains to be honest.

It has taken me a good 8-10 weeks to fully bed in to the fullbody scheme, but now I feel I am rocking and rolling and things are starting to move up well. I am almost at PB levels for my lifts weight wise, but I have been doing higher reps that i am used to so thats great.

Like I have said people maty think it is a strnge time to change routines, but that is the beeauty of a full body routine, it is evolutionary. You can swap things around and it is still essentially the same as you work the body as a unit 3 x per week. regardless of order, rep schemes etc etc. You are still doing fullbody

I am really looking forward to adding in Power Clean and presses, and doing some slightly higher weights with a loweer rep range, and as my CNS has adapted to the rigors of a full body, I dont think these changes are gonna make it have to adapt much again. Thats another thing I like about the full body, you can change to entire feel to the routine, but you done have to completely readapt.

If there is anyone that STILL hasnt treid a fullbody routine (regardless of your experience level) then i would strongly suggest you give them a try, just make sure you give it the time to work, cos its only now 10 weeks on that I think i am gonna start getting the most out of it.

Measurements 8 weeks ago (and I am 36 with exceptionally average genetics)

Weight 185lbs
Waist 36"
Arms 16"
Neck 16"
Calves 16"
Forearm 12.5"
Chest 42"
Thigh 24"

Measurements now

Weight 191lbs
Wasit 36.5"
Arms 16"
Neck 16"
Calves 16.25"
Forarm 12.5"
Chest 43"
Thigh 24.25"

Ome people might say that its not an astounding difference, but its only 8 weeks !!!!

I, for one, am MORE THAN HAPPY with that progress.

Carl.

[glwanabe]

Thats good progress Carl, especially considering that you have been in the adaption phase of full body work.

[Carl1174]

Im hoping the next 10 weeks will be just as good, if not better. Then it will be time to start dieting down.....

Carl.

[BendtheBar]

Good progress and a good diet. You allowed your body to have a chance at growth by gaining weight, and I am confident that it responded well. Can't wait to see what another 10 weeks will bring.

[bamazav]

Great job Carl. You are moving forward, far more than most. Keep up the great work.