So I’ve been reading tons on this site and love it…
about 6 weeks ago I started CW’s ABBH program (I think the first one…)
here is my question
I’ve been going to the gym (or outside) consistently for about 10years or maybe 15…
but the focus has been Triathlon training, and yes I am skinny.
So I’ve decided to try to get stronger, put on SOME weight (which was the initial push to back off the Tri thing since I was getting TOO skinny)
So…what program here (with what seems like so many good ones) are well suited to someone who is new to strength training, but not really new to stressing my body (albeit…a very different stress).
My goals:
Gain strength
Add weight/LBM
Take the strength back to Triathlon
I’m no pro Triathlete, so while adding weight is “counter-triathlon” I’m looking for an overall more “athletic” physique and to be “not quite so skinny.”
In the past 6 weeks I’ve gained…6lbs…I know that’s not much, but considering I’ve NEVER been able to put on much weight…I’m excited that I’ve at least STARTED to.
[quote]m00se wrote:
So I’ve been reading tons on this site and love it…
about 6 weeks ago I started CW’s ABBH program (I think the first one…)
here is my question
I’ve been going to the gym (or outside) consistently for about 10years or maybe 15…
but the focus has been Triathlon training, and yes I am skinny.
So I’ve decided to try to get stronger, put on SOME weight (which was the initial push to back off the Tri thing since I was getting TOO skinny)
So…what program here (with what seems like so many good ones) are well suited to someone who is new to strength training, but not really new to stressing my body (albeit…a very different stress).
My goals:
Gain strength
Add weight/LBM
Take the strength back to Triathlon
I’m no pro Triathlete, so while adding weight is “counter-triathlon” I’m looking for an overall more “athletic” physique and to be “not quite so skinny.”
In the past 6 weeks I’ve gained…6lbs…I know that’s not much, but considering I’ve NEVER been able to put on much weight…I’m excited that I’ve at least STARTED to.
I’m already “eating more”
So now I’m looking for the next program…
Any suggestions?
Thanks![/quote]
a pound a week ain’t bad…geez wutz up with your self esteem bro…why would you stop ABBH, it is obviously still working. don’t fix if it ain’t broke.
If I was in your situation I would focus on compound movements and go heavy and fast. Deadlifts, Squats, and pressing variations with low reps. I’m sure you have an excellent level of endurance so I would focus on hitting the fast twitch fibers that your endurance training doesn’t allocate.
ABBH is good for 46 days. If it worked, try ABBH II. If not, and you are a fan of Waterbury’s, then check out some of his other stuff. If you really want a switch, read up on Thib’s stuff.
Change is good every 4-6 weeks, but it doesn’t have to be a total overhaul. You can change a program by varying:
Muscle pairings
Exercise order
Barbell/dumbell/machines
Hand/foot positions
Sets and reps
Rest intervals
Supersets vs straight sets
Time under tension
If a program works for you and keeps you motivated, and you are knowledgable enough, just switch around some of the variables, and see if you continue to get results. If you don’t have the knowledge, either ask, search, or pick another program by the author that you like.
[quote]Modi wrote:
ABBH is good for 46 days. If it worked, try ABBH II. If not, and you are a fan of Waterbury’s, then check out some of his other stuff. If you really want a switch, read up on Thib’s stuff.
Change is good every 4-6 weeks, but it doesn’t have to be a total overhaul. You can change a program by varying:
Muscle pairings
Exercise order
Barbell/dumbell/machines
Hand/foot positions
Sets and reps
Rest intervals
Supersets vs straight sets
Time under tension
If a program works for you and keeps you motivated, and you are knowledgable enough, just switch around some of the variables, and see if you continue to get results. If you don’t have the knowledge, either ask, search, or pick another program by the author that you like.[/quote]
exactly the change doesnt have to ber HUGE even small thing grip width stance etc. For ABBH flip he exercises the ones you were doing 10 x 3 no do the higher rep vice versa