Change Of Pace

In today's Sweet Life Health Tip, we will be discussing how to switch things up.  For me, I'm looking to be the best natural fitness model / natural bodybuilder out their.  I see myself striding towards the symmetrical phenomenon that was Frank Zane.

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 With that goal in mind, my training mainly focuses on  hypertrophy.  Muscular hhypertrophy is the fancy term for strength training.  My sessions are comprised of 12 to 16 sets per body part.  I usually hit two muscle groups per session, thus resulting in hitting my entire frame in about 3 to 4 days.  I've been averaging about 90 minutes per session.  That's how things have been for me in general. 

Instead of following the usual chest tris back bis workout that everyone does, I decided to change the pace.  If you feel like one area is lagging behind, in which everyone has this, feel free to hit it twice a week.  One area that has lagged, but has been improving is my legs.  What I've started doing a few months back is separating my leg days.  Instead of hitting my lower body all together, I have a quad day and hamstring day.  This way you can put all your energy in to add density in both areas without feeling completely drained.  For example, in my current routine, I've been training back and hamstrings on the day using deadlifts as my bridge set.  Bridge set, for me, is a exercise that will incorporate both muscle groups that you are focusing on that day.  So, when training back and hamstrings on the same day, why not use deadlifts?


In closing, little things like piecing unorthodox groups together instead of the normal routine, will shock the body.  It is recommended to change your routine about every 8 to 12 weeks.  This will keep the muscle confusion going and results coming.  So, switch it up . . . change your pace.


Til We Meet Again,

Alex Viruet
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