I gave the full-body assault a fair shake, and I liked it a lot for the first couple of weeks. Today’s workout was just what the muscle doctor ordered, though: A skin-stretching pump. There’s definitely a place for the full-body workouts, and I’ll bring them back again, but the idea of being able to focus on just a couple of bodyparts was too appealing…
Chest: DB incline presses (2×15,12 + X Reps); DB flyes (2×12 + X Reps); Edge-gripping bench pushups (2×15 + X Reps)
Back: Chins (2×15,12 + X Reps); DB pullover (2×12 + X Reps); Under-grip chins (2×10,8 + X Reps); DB shrugs (2×15,12 + X Reps)
Abs: Full-range crunches (2×15,12 + X Reps); Planks (2×60 sec)
Note: My current split is based on the POF MMX Mega-Mass Workout in the new e-book MMX Fast Mega-Mass Workouts–the Max-Muscle X-pansion System.
Summary
I really liked the full-body approach, and it worked well for me for a couple/few weeks. I just tend to respond better to routines that have me in the gym daily (or close to it). While the logic behind hitting each position of flexion on its own at each workout is great, and can certainly work very well, I often need the mind-muscle connection associated with a more typical split. Back to the MMX split today, and with a full POF attack, but no supersets. It was nice to simply focus on each muscle group and exercise 100%, and the post-workout pump proved that it was a good change. I’ll continue the week this way, but will change things up a bit for next week.
Diet, Supplements & Nutrient Timing
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