Abs & Calves
Q:
Hey Brad, it’s been awhile but everything is seeming to be ok. I gained a little bit more B.B. knowledge within the last couple of months that I just want to talk about with you. I am currently starting a bulk cycle that I want to do for at least 4 months. Through this bulk I work one muscle group per day blasting it with 6 to 5 exercises within 10-6 reps. I would like to know your views on a one muscle a day program as it seems to work for me due to it’s enabling of letting me focus more on muscle parts. I just want to keep my B.F. and gain as much mass as possible before I cut for another 4 months. I have a pretty good momentum moving so I am pretty happy with my diet and training but advice is always needed, but like you said if it ain’t broke don’t fix it. I also want to know how many times I should do abs and calves during a bulk. I am taking in 3600-3200 pretty clean calories per day through 6-7 meals so I think one of the reasons I was struggling before
with getting bigger is because I wasn’t taking in enough calories. Knowing that to bulk you need an excess of calories is a big help. Thank you very much Mr. Borland and god bless you.
A:
Hi,
Great to hear about your progress! Yes, if one body part per day works for you then keep it going. We bodybuilders (in order to see continued progress) seldom stay on the same routine all year. So, by all means, go for it. As far as calves go - are they a weak point for you? If not, then train them like every other body part. However, if they lag, try training them twice per week for six weeks. This should provide ample stimulation.
Now, as far as abs go - I am usually a big proponent of frequent training. I usually train them every day except leg day (I am often whooped after a serious bout of legs).
Again, great job!
Brad <strong />
