This program is designed with primarily free weight in mind, i.e. barbells and dumbbells. It is also HIGHLY recommended that you have access to a power rack for some of the heavier connective tissue training.
There are a few machine exercises included in some of the workouts, but nothing that can't be easily worked around if you don't have access to them.
In addition, I've included a full Training Equipment Guide that will help you decide what other equipment or accessories you'd like to use to make the program work even better.
Absolutely.
I am constantly experimenting, researching and innvoating new training techniques. If I discover something that I think works better than what is already in the program, I'll put together an update that you will get for FREE.
Yep, for sure.
Just be aware that the training techniques in this program directly target the structures of your body. This can be more challenging to recover from as you get older, so you may need to add in extra rest days or modify the exercises.
The primary things you need to be aware of are any physical limitations you have in terms of past injuries or health issues, just like anybody else of ANY age.
And honestly, if you're familiar with the term "sarcopenia" (i.e. age-related muscle loss), this program is a FANTASTIC way to combat it. As you get older, your body loses muscle fibers...this program actually creates NEW ones to replace the ones you might lose, which is exactly the way to fight it.
I'll tell you straight up...these workouts were NOT designed with beginners in mind. These are intermediate to advanced-level workouts.
I would recommend training with more "normal" programs for at least 6-months to a year before attempting this program.
Definitely.
This training program targets the deep, underlying physiology of the human body...it doesn't matter if that body is male or female.
If you're a woman who wants to build muscle and you're having a hard time making it happen, this program can absolutely help.
These workouts ARE your training. They're designed to be done according to the schedule listed in the book rather than taken piecemeal.
You'll get the best results by going through the workouts in the order that I've got them in the book.
Being honest, there ARE a few supplements that I HIGHLY recommend taking (an example of this is L-Citrulline during the Angiogenesis Phase...you'll get a full rundown of exactly WHY this is in that chapter of the book).
You don't absolutely HAVE to take supplements, but they will definitely improve the results you get with the program. These are primarily simple supplements, many of which you're likely already familiar with, however used in a way that accentuates the results that you get with them.
The workouts range from around 45 minutes to about an hour a half, at the most. You'll find that for the most part, the time commitment is no greater than what you're likely putting in already with your current training.
The workouts on the Hyperplasia Phase are the ones that are the longest, since you'll actually working EVERY major muscle group in your body every single day, 6 days a week. That being said, if 90 minutes is not workable for you, I'll show you how to cut that time to about an hour instead, so don't let that stop you. This phase is incredibly powerful and where you'll see the most gains in muscle mass.
In terms of how many days of the week, in Phase 1, you'll train 4 days. In Phase 2, you'll train 5 days. In Phase 3, you'll train 6 days. And in Phase 4, you'll go back to 4 days.
That being said, you can also (if you find you need it for recovery), add extra rest days where you feel it's necessary.
The program consists of 4 phases of 3 weeks each...Angiogenesis (blood vessel density), Connective Tissue, Hyperplasia (muscle fiber splitting), and Nervous System Efficiency. For best reuslts, I HIGHLY recommend you go through the program as-is. It's carefully designed to maximize carryover between phases.
However, if you don't think you can commit to 3 months straight, there's nothing that says you can't do the phases separately as you're able to. You're still going to benefit tremendously from performing each of the 4 phases, even if done on their own. If you decide to it this way, I would actually recommend doing each phase for 4 weeks instead of 3, so that you get more out of them, since you won't have the same carryover between phases.
These phases will optimize your physiology for each stated goal, regardless of when you do them, so don't let the duration of the program scare you off from getting it, reading through it and trying it out.
I've actually set up a private coaching group on Facebook so that I can help you with whatever questions you've got about the program, before, during or after. I've been through the whole program myself several times and, having created the workouts myself, I know exactly how to get the most out of them.
If you don't have a Facebook account, no worries. I'll give you my personal email address so you can ask me whatever questions you want. I'm here to help you every step of the way.
Potentially yes. It really depends on the teenager who is going to be using the program....their "training age," their experience with weight training, maturity level (in terms of being willing to follow instructions and advice), that type of thing. There are a few modifications I would recommend that I can help with in the coaching group as well.
Then I'll give you your money back. Simple as that. No questions asked. You'll have a full 60 days to read through the program and try it out. If you think it's not for you, let me know and I'll send you a refund right away.
No risk to you at all. My recommendation would be for you to buy it and see what you think. You're going to learn a TON about muscle growth and strength, even if you never use the program itself.
This is just a single, one-time payment and with it, you get everything that I mentioned above. No more charges...unless you're so happy with the program that you want to give me more money, of course ;).
That's me in most of the pictures on this page. I will never ask you to do something I haven't fully tested on myself first...this is my idea of fun..
And yeah, it is true...I am a bit "mad." In addition to this controlled insanity, I take a very scientific approach to solving "training problems", creating new movements, techniques, workouts and programs to fix what's not working for you.
I have a degree in Physical Education (covering advanced biomechanics, physiology, anatomy and kinesiology) and plenty of natural-born creativity and crazy to work with.
One of my great passions in life is helping people just like you get more out of their training...and that's exactly why I want to help YOU put these workouts into practice in your own training!