Workout 4
Use the weights you used in Workout 2 and go for 10 sets of 5, which you should do
easily. If not, you have the Testosterone count of a castrated field mouse who consumes
xeno-estrogens by the barrel.
Workout 5
Use the weights in workout 3 and go for 10 sets of 4, which again you should do easily.
Otherwise, you are one of those Americans who eats an average of 60 dozen donuts a
year (no kidding, that is what the average American eats, and if you take out the average
tofu-eating Oregonian, the average Ohio resident probably eats 79 dozen).
Workout 6
By now you should be able to do 10 sets of 3 at 275 pounds with no problem. If not, your
training background is probably slow tempo Kettlebell power snatches performed on the
Bosu Ball.
Rest Intervals: When trainees start with this method, they often question its value during
the first several sets simply because the weight will not feel heavy. However, there is
minimal rest between sets (about 90 seconds when performed in sequence and 90-120
seconds when performed as a superset), which gives you a process of accumulative
fatigue. Because of the importance of the rest intervals, you should use a stopwatch or a
watch equipped with one to keep the rest intervals constant. This is very important, as it
becomes tempting to lengthen the rest time as you fatigue.
Tempo: For long range movements such as squats, dips, and chins, use a 40X0 tempo;
this means you would lower the weight in four seconds and immediately change direction
and lift explosively for the concentric portion. For movements such as curls and triceps
extensions, use a 30X0 tempo.
Advanced trainees, because of their enhanced neurological efficiency, should only use
explosive concentric tempos.
Number of Exercises: One, and only one, exercise per body part should be performed.
Therefore, select exercises that recruit a lot of muscle mass. Triceps kickbacks and leg
extensions are definitely out—squats and bench presses are definitely in. For
supplementary work for individual body parts (like triceps and biceps), you can do 3 sets
of 6-8 reps.
Overload Mechanism: Once you are able to do 10 sets of x reps with constant rest
intervals, increase the weight on the bar by the percentage outlined in the article and
repeat the process. Refrain from using forced reps, negatives, or burns, as the volume of
the work will take care of the hypertrophy. Expect to have some deep muscle soreness
without having to resort to set prolongation techniques. In fact, after doing a quad and
hams session with this method, it takes the average bodybuilder about five days to stop
limping.
Following are some sample routines:
Day 1: Chest and Back
A-1: Incline Barbell Presses
10 sets of 5 on a 40X0 tempo, rest 100 seconds
A-2: Lean-away Chin-ups
10 sets of 5 on a 40X0 tempo, rest 100 seconds
B-1: Parallel Bar Dips
3 sets of 6-8 on a 40X0 tempo, rest 90 seconds
B-2: One-Arm Arc Dumbbell Rows
3 sets of 6-8 on a 40X0 tempo, rest 90 seconds
Day 2: Legs
A-1: Back Squats
10 sets of 5 on a 40X0 tempo, rest 100 seconds
A-2: Lying Leg Curls, feet pointing away from the body
10 sets of 5 on a 40X0 tempo, rest 100 seconds
B-1: Dumbbell Lunges
3 sets of 6-8 on a 30X0 tempo, rest 90 seconds
B-2: Romanian Deadlifts
3 sets of 6-8 on a 40X0 tempo, rest 90 seconds
Day 3: Off
Day 4: Arms
A-1: Incline Off-Set Dumbbell Curls
10 sets of 5 on a 30X0 tempo, rest 100 seconds
A-2: Close Grip Bench Press
10 sets of 5 on a 30X0 tempo, rest 100 seconds
B-1: Thick Bar Reverse Curls
3 sets of 6-8 on a 30X0 tempo, rest 90 seconds
B-2: Seated EZ Bar French presses
3 sets of 6-8 on a 30X0 tempo, rest 90 seconds
Day 5: Off
Day 6: Chest and Back
A-1: 30-degree Incline Barbell Presses
10 sets of 5 on a 40X0 tempo, rest 100 seconds
A-2: Close Parallel Grip chin-ups
10 sets of 5 on a 40X0 tempo, rest 100 seconds
B-1: Flat Dumbbell Presses
3 sets of 6-8 on a 40X0 tempo, rest 90 seconds
B-2: One-Arm Elbowing Rows (the elbow comes out to the side, as if you were elbowing
someone in the chops)
3 sets of 6-8 on a 30X0 tempo, rest 90 seconds
Day 7: Legs
A-1: Heels Elevated Front Squats
10 sets of 5 on a 40X0 tempo, rest 100 seconds
A-2: Lying Leg curls feet inward
10 sets of 5 on a 30X0 tempo, rest 100 seconds
B-1: Farmer’s Walks
3 times 50 yards, rest 90 seconds
B-2: Glute-ham Raises
3 sets of 6-8 on a 40X0 tempo, rest 90 seconds
Day 8: Off
Day 9: Arms
A-1: Seated Zottmann Curls
10 sets of 5 on a 30X0 tempo, rest 100 seconds
A-2: Low decline close grip bench presses
10 sets of 5 on a 30X0 tempo, rest 100 seconds
B-1: Scott Bench Close-Grip Reverse Curls
3 sets of 6-8 on a 30X0 tempo, rest 90 seconds
B-2: Low Pulley French presses
3 sets of 6-8 on a 30X0 tempo, rest 90 seconds
Day 10: Off
Day 11: Do the Day 1 routine using Workout 2 pattern
Continue for 55 days, making the rep adjustments as outlined.
As you can see, there is no direct work for the popliteus or tibialis anterior, nor is there
use of a Swiss Ball, Bosu Ball, or Bodyblade—just straight, hard, rewarding work.
For those of you, who have access to bands or bungie cords, please feel free to add them
to the squatting and pressing exercises for increased overload. They are not a must, so
don't think you are missing out if do not have access to them. The program will still have
impressive anabolic properties without them.
It will take you 60 days to go through the cycle, but you should gain 8-10 lbs. of lean
tissue by the end of those two months. It is not a program for the faint of heart, but it is a
very rewarding program (in size and strength) if one has the guts to complete it.