You already know that some type of overload is necessary for growth-fiber thickening. That’s called myofibrillar size.
The strands in the muscle fiber enlarge, giving you bigger muscles. Heavier loads can produce that…
[Read more…]Best 5-Week Attack for More Mass (get BIG before summer!)
Q: I’ve got about five weeks before I start my cutting regimen (early April). I was thinking about using one of the phases in The Super-Size Crash Course e-book. Which one of the routines do you suggest if I want to get big before summer? I want to grow as much mass as possible before I start reducing calories, etc.
A: You didn’t provide your age. That’s important because if you’re still young and like to train heavy, the Phase 1 program in the Super-Size Crash Course is a great one…
[Read more…]Take Your Pick to Get BIG Quick—2 Ways to Grow
Q: I’m reading the Super-Size e-book. Jordon’s 18-pound muscle gain is inspiring and a great story, but I’m 45 years old. He’s in his teens. I don’t think I can train heavy even at every other workout the way he did. Should I try it, even at my age? I got great gains with The Anabolic After-40 Muscle-Size Manual, but this one has me intrigued to see if I can get big during my next training phase.
A: Well, glad you’re immersed in and inspired by The Super-Size Crash Course, but you should keep reading. Chapter 6 lays out a great alternate Phase 1 program—without heavy pyramids… [Read more…]