• FreeTrainers.com Forums
• Experienced Exercise
• Back 2 back mass

Group: Experienced Exercise

Back 2 back mass

Boddhisattvha Posts: 1,226 Joined: 2002/03/07	2002/05/31, 05:52 PM Other than the bf% issues are there any other detrimental factors to doing mass like this? I'm thinking of sticking into the 12 week program as soon as my 8 is done. Also the 12 week program says it's mainly for people that have hit a plateau, so should I just do another 8? ---------------------------- And my soul must be iron, because my fear is naked. I'm naked and fearless.
rpacheco Posts: 3,770 Joined: 2001/12/13	2002/05/31, 06:00 PM I think I pushed my limits by doing back-to-back 8 week mass programs (slight right shoulder pain). Now, I'm resting an entire week before going at it again. I have recently read that if you are intense during your mass program, you should take 1 week off after 12 of continuous training. The 12-week mass program is fairly intense (you should know that from the ab program). However, you can modify your 8-week mass program by just adding an exercise or two, and/or sets. The only reason I have been sticking to the 8-week program is because the 12-week program is only a 4-day training split (you cannot modify this). I personally like to work out 5 days per week. Hope this helps... -------------- **_Robert_** Pain is temporary; glory is forever!
Boddhisattvha Posts: 1,226 Joined: 2002/03/07	2002/05/31, 08:18 PM Yeah it does thanks. I think I'm going to go through a cut phase and finish burning off the excess fat. Then I'll do the 12 week mass. -------------- And my soul must be iron, because my fear is naked. I'm naked and fearless.
mikencharleston Posts: 1,585 Joined: 2002/01/09	2002/05/31, 08:58 PM Cain - a lot of times it's easier on the body to do a bulk followed by a couple of weeks cutting. The difference in the workout also gives your body a chance to recuperate. Sounds like you've got the right idea.
Boddhisattvha Posts: 1,226 Joined: 2002/03/07	2002/06/01, 02:27 AM Thanks Mike. :) -------------- And my soul must be iron, because my fear is naked. I'm naked and fearless.
qualters Posts: 343 Joined: 2002/04/21	2002/06/01, 01:32 PM I am doing the 12 week program now and its kicking my butt. I have lifted for years and this program is intense, and I am making extreme gains. After I plan to do some cutting then hit it again. Maybe you should try going right into Cainsands and see how you feel. It starts you off at a good pace and works you up little by little with its compund movements, ect. Good Luck, BIG DOG! BQ -------------- AMERICAN MADE
rpacheco Posts: 3,770 Joined: 2001/12/13	2002/06/03, 10:29 AM BQ, the 12-week mass program includes many isolation exercises towards the end of the program to help you cut! -------------- **_Robert_** Pain is temporary; glory is forever!
skinnyguy Posts: 86 Joined: 2002/05/03	2002/06/03, 04:52 PM how long till the exercises in the mass program change? Im about to begin the fourth week and I barely feel sore after working out even though I go to failure. I need a change... -------------- Vaya con Dios... Keith
Boddhisattvha Posts: 1,226 Joined: 2002/03/07	2002/06/03, 04:58 PM Mine started to vary in the fourth week. But that was the 8 week program not the 12. -------------- And my soul must be iron, because my fear is naked. I'm naked and fearless.
qualters Posts: 343 Joined: 2002/04/21	2002/06/03, 06:47 PM I believe my 12 week mass program began to change around the 4th week as well. Thanks for ruining the ending Robert.....LOL of my 12 week mass program. I enjoyed waiting to see what ft had instore for me every week, but nooooooo, you had to go spoil it all for me....lol J/K BQ