GoldenArrow
29-08-2005, 16:05
The basics for someone trying to get bigger:
Hi, I have a question for Feruggia or James Smith about training other people. An average non-built guy in a gym comes up to you and says "I want to get more muscular". He knows how to do all the exercises. He has no desire to be a powerlifter or get huge, or play sports. How do you plan his program? Bodybuilding style or modified WSB? My only experience comes with training people who wanted to get a lot bigger and stronger. Thanks for your help.
Bob
Bob, in this case your job is ridiculously simple. A goal such as his is very easy to achieve.
Assess the volume and intensity of his current workload.
Find out what has worked well for him in the past.
Find out about his caloric intake, sleep habits, and what he does for a living.
Does he perform any type of cardio vascular training.
Purely aesthetically oriented goals require very little thought. The exception would be those who plan to compete in bodybuilding/fitness competitions. Otherwise, the planning process is close to mindless. Look no further than a simple bodybuilding split. Combine this with sufficient caloric intake and his muscles will increase in cross-sectional diameter.
Sufficient imposed neuromuscular stress + sufficient recovery + positive caloric balance = GUARANTEED increase in muscle cross-section.
Anyone who claims to be a hard gainer is deficient in one of the requirements. Period
James Smith
Hi, I have a question for Feruggia or James Smith about training other people. An average non-built guy in a gym comes up to you and says "I want to get more muscular". He knows how to do all the exercises. He has no desire to be a powerlifter or get huge, or play sports. How do you plan his program? Bodybuilding style or modified WSB? My only experience comes with training people who wanted to get a lot bigger and stronger. Thanks for your help.
Bob
Bob, in this case your job is ridiculously simple. A goal such as his is very easy to achieve.
Assess the volume and intensity of his current workload.
Find out what has worked well for him in the past.
Find out about his caloric intake, sleep habits, and what he does for a living.
Does he perform any type of cardio vascular training.
Purely aesthetically oriented goals require very little thought. The exception would be those who plan to compete in bodybuilding/fitness competitions. Otherwise, the planning process is close to mindless. Look no further than a simple bodybuilding split. Combine this with sufficient caloric intake and his muscles will increase in cross-sectional diameter.
Sufficient imposed neuromuscular stress + sufficient recovery + positive caloric balance = GUARANTEED increase in muscle cross-section.
Anyone who claims to be a hard gainer is deficient in one of the requirements. Period
James Smith