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Train 3 Days a Week for a Bodybuilder Physique?

Big and lean bodybuilder doing seated lateral raises

Q: I have limited time to train—three days a week. I can get to the gym M-W-F, but I usually have family stuff on the weekends, so that’s it. Can I build a bodybuilder physique by training only three days a week? What program would you recommend?

A: Can you get a bodybuilder physique training only 3 days a week? That depends entirely on your genetics. We’ve known a few guys who looked like bodybuilders going to the gym zero days a week. Not kidding—lucky bastards. LOL! [Read more…]

Filed Under: X Files Tagged With: 3 days a week, anabolic hormones, bodybuilder, bodybuilder physique, brad pilon, eat stop eat, fat-to-muscle, genetics, intermittent fasting, muscle immensity, myofibrillar, negative-accentuated, physique, positions of flexion, recovery, sarcoplsmic, Size Surge, x-centric

Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 76: Steve Reeves Double Biceps

Young Steve Reeves flexing his biceps

This photo taken in the ’50s shows the classic lines of Steve Reeves that made him a perfect movie Hercules. The man had excellent genetics, and not just in the looks department. Check out at his wide V taper, small waist and long calves… [Read more…]

Filed Under: X Files Tagged With: 1950 Mr. Universe, 1950s, aesthetics, anabolic, anabolic workouts, anabolism, biceps, biotrust protein, bodybuilding zen, calves, drug-free, free protein, free supplements, full-body workouts, Gabriel Wilson, genetics, hercules, Jacob Wilson, mr. universe, muscle growth, quick-start muscle building, size surge program, small waist, steve reeves, stx method, symmetry, testosterone, V taper

Triple-Threat Exercise for More Muscle Size

JL Pushdowns - Volumizing Muscle Tissue

Q: I’m using a Positions-of-Flexion program from 3D Muscle Building. I’ve read a lot about the pro bodybuilders’ training, and I’m just not sure three exercises per muscle, as you recommend in POF, is enough. Can you help me understand why that’s sufficient for building the most mass?

A: First, realize the all pro bodybuilders use anabolic steroids. Those drugs heighten recovery and growth significantly. That means they can tolerate a lot more volume at each workout. On top of that, the pros have genetics for building muscle and recovering from work far superior to us normal mortals… [Read more…]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: anabolic, anabolic drugs, anabolic steroids, boost testosterone, contracted, drug-free, drugs, exercise for size, fiber activation, genetics, iron man, lean muscle, midrange, muscle growth, muscle size, POF, positions of flexion, pro bodybuilders, recovery, steroids, stretch, testosterone, triple threat

Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 67: Arnold Art vs Mass

A few Zens ago, we mentioned Arnold’s ability to look shockingly massive or aesthetically sculpted. See the comparison photos… [Read more…]

Filed Under: X Files Tagged With: aesthetic, anabolic accelerator, arnold, arnold schwarzenegger, athletic-aesthetic physique, bodybuilding zen, genetics, home gym training, hypertrophic, mind-muscle connection, multi-angular training, muscle feel, perfect physique, quick-start muscle building

Scientific Training: Look Like a Bodybuilder

Jay Cutler doing spider curls

Q: After being involved in weight training for many years, and after working with many people as their instructor at home and at gyms, I think the main reason, and by far the most important one, that lifters get big and strong is because of their own personal genetics. How they train doesn’t make much difference. High reps, low reps, whatever. If they put even a little amount of effort in, they get big. Of course, drugs help immensely, but the actual type of training system they use is of little consequence, as long as it’s reasonably sound. I built 22-inch arms without drugs, and I performed a standing press with 400 pounds. I honestly do not believe it was because I trained scientifically. I did train hard, but it was because of my genetics that I gained so well and got so strong.

A: You are correct, but most trainees who are genetically gifted probably aren’t reading this. That’s too bad because by experimenting with science-based training, most of them could be so much better; however, because they gain easily, they think they’re doing things right and they keep plugging away with mediocre methods and never reach their full potential. [Read more…]

Filed Under: X Files Tagged With: 7-minute fix, actin-myosin strands, belly fat burn, fat burning, genetic potential, genetics, get lean, high reps, Jay Cutler, look like a bodybuilder, low reps, mr. olympia, myofibrils, occlusion, physique, POF, positions of flexion, sarcoplasm, sarcoplasmic expansion, scientific training, training for teenagers

Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 59: Mike Mentzer Relaxed Mass

This impressive shot of Mike Mentzer was a poster that Steve had on his wall in his late teens for motivation… [Read more…]

Filed Under: X Files Tagged With: 1980 Mr. Olympia, anabolic reload, bodybuilder, bodybuilding, bodybuilding zen, frank zane, genetics, hypertrophy, IFBB, iron guru, master trainer, mike mentzer, motivation, mr. olympia, muscular potential, nautilus machines, physique, pre-ex 3x, pre-exhaustion, roger schwab, slow-twitch exhaustion, stx method, vince gironda

Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 57: Sergio Oliva Victory

Sergio Oliva had perhaps the most incredible bodybuilding genetics of all time—tiny waist, broad shoulders, and long muscle bellies in every body part. You can see that in his famous “victory” pose here… [Read more…]

Filed Under: X Files Tagged With: 1967 Mr. Olympia, 1968 Mr. Olympia, 1969 Mr. Olympia, 1970 Mr. Olympia, 1971 Mr. Olympia, 1972 Mr. Olympia, anabolic reload, arnold, bodybuilders, bodybuilding zen, genetics, hypertrophic progression, IFBB, mike westerdal, mr. olympia, protect your family, sergio oliva, victory, victory pose, volume training

Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 56: Arnold at Age 19

This photo of Arnold at age 19 from his book Education of a Bodybuilder, shows his incredible genetics: chest structure, long biceps, wide shoulders/small waist. [Read more…]

Filed Under: X Files Tagged With: 3d muscle building, arnold schwarzenegger, austrian oak, bodybuilding zen, Brad Schoenfeld, education of a bodybuilder, genetic potential, genetics, Harvard research, hypertrophy triggers, mechanical tension, metabolic stretch, muscle damage, positions of flexion, ripped muscle, teenage Arnold, the oak, training for teenagers

Muscle Size for Skinny Guys

Lawson incline flye stretch

Q: I’m having a really hard time putting on any muscle weight. I’m 6’1” and weigh 165. I just can’t seem to get much progress. I’m using your POF X-Rep program but have only gotten okay results in the first month, and I’m working it pretty hard. It’s frustrating when I see other guys who can get big fast while I’m a 26-year-old guy who can’t seem to make much progress. Do you have any suggestions to help?

A: Everyone’s genetics are different (plus, you may not know who’s getting pharmaceutical help). The bottom line is that you may not be perfectly suited for putting on muscle fast; however, with consistent hard training you should be able to transform your physique. Keep in mind that most bodybuilders only add about 10 to 15 pounds of muscle per year, which is about one pound a month… [Read more…]

Filed Under: X Files Tagged With: alain gonzales, athletic-aesthetic physique, biotrust protein, ectomorph, full-range positions of flexion, genetics, jonathan lawson, low-carb protein, muscle size, muscle weight, occlusion, perfect physique, physique, size building, size surge workout, Steve Holman, tension, x-rep program, x-rep workout

Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 52: Bob Paris Relaxed

This standing-relaxed pic of Bob Paris is one that we cut out of an old Iron Man magazine and put up on our bulletin board for motivation… [Read more…]

Filed Under: X Files Tagged With: aesthetic, arnold, bob paris, bodybuilding zen, genetics, hercules, home gym training, iron man magazine, lean muscle, motivation, Muscle-Building Quick Start, physique, Rick Wayne, steve reeves, symmetry, testosterone boosting

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