I say typical because I believe in instinctive training so I tend to swap things round, at whim, my only guiding principle is that every body part is trained at least once in a seven day period.
My workouts are not that rigid either, with no written routine just using instinct (I sought of have a basic routine in my head), I also on finding one of my training partners (there are about 4 different people I train with), to train with will fit in with their workout or they will fit in with mine (again the guiding principle is that a body part is trained at least once in a 7 day period)
This form of training prevents boredom setting in, also my body never knows quite what to expect and therefore is more likely to be forced into growth. However this style of training is only suited to the intermediate or advanced bodybuilder, a beginner should stick to basic training movements as advised by their instructor (if your gym doesn't offer training programmes and advise find one that does).
My diet, well I try to stay reasonably strict, most people seem to believe fat in the diet is the biggest villain against having low body fat whilst you wouldn't want a diet high in fat, I think Carbs the bigger villain. At the end of the day excess calories will turn to fat. It is actually sad that food manufacturers sell products on the basis of "low fat", "98% fat free" etc but fill the same products with sugar and other crap. There is a paradox here taste and texture in processed food comes from sugar, fat and salt, lower one element and the others are increased to "make the taste" So whilst not been against any processed food, as far as possible stick to the unprocessed products, and become a label reader.
I'm lucky in that I own a supplement business, so I know about all the latest developments and at some point use most of the supplements I sell. I think that any serious bodybuilder should be using a good quality protein (ion exchange or CFM whey, or a quality protein blend with several protein sources in it). In trying out new supplements its important not to try too many things together, so that you can judge what works and what doesn't. I'm currently using the following supplements Whey protein, Peak Complete (MRP), Pro Anabol (Pro hormone stack), Pro Lean (thermogenic), TNT (amino), ZMA and Flax Seed powder. I am finding that the Flax Seed powder when added to one of my protein or Meal Replacement drinks appears to be extremely effective in reducing hunger and stopping me from wanting to eat crap. I have from time to time used Creatine and find it effective, and I am only not taking it at the moment because I don't want to use too many products at once. I have used Glutamine but for me personally found no gain from taking this product. I have not taken ZMA long enough to be able to reach a conclusion about its effectiveness. |
