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UK-Legs - I can offer you this anecdote. In the past, like you, I was committed to the idea that I needed to train to failure in order to achieve my muscle building goals. In the last 6 months or so, I started training without going to failure, and I can tell you that I am now stronger and bigger fo...

I completely agree........ and due to fortuitous circumstances, between Memorial Day and other personal requirements, I am dialing down the next six sessions. I will be doing two per week from here on out, Tuesdays and Fridays for the next three weeks. Then I will run a cruise per the BP, and make a...

Just wanted to check in and let you know how things are going. Post famine, my strength has increased noticeably. Doing Smolov Jr for bench, I have really only been focused on maintenance for the rest of my lifts. That said, strength is up, and my shoulders are noticeably bigger from the insane heav...

I guess the way I worded my question, it seemed like I was asking what loading pattern to use for accessory lifts. What I was really asking was, while utilizing the loading patterns for the main barbell lifts, how much accessory work is optimal? +2 or 3 additional isolation exercises? Just looking f...

Famine phase completed. Lessons learned: 1. IFing is a useful tool to stay focused on keeping calories in the correct zone. 2. Using Psyllium Husk fiber to stay full(er) went a long way towards managing hunger. Soluble fiber is something most people need more of anyway. 3. Juicing in the morning see...

Jr should make it a little more tolerable........ I am hoping. I also modified it, spread over 4 weeks instead of 3 to make it more tolerable, both to my body and my personal scheduling needs. Lastly, I am doing a 2 week lead in, running weights that are much lighter than prescribed to allow my bod...

Jr should make it a little more tolerable........ I am hoping. I also modified it, spread over 4 weeks instead of 3 to make it more tolerable, both to my body and my personal scheduling needs. Lastly, I am doing a 2 week lead in, running weights that are much lighter than prescribed to allow my body...

During the famine phase, does strength usually dip? Anyone have some real world experience they can share? I am preparing for my first famine, leading into a Smolov Jr cycle for bench.