hey guys,
I was just wondering if anyone had any good advice for muscle confusion techniques. I am currently trying to gain as much weight as i can over the course of 12 weeks so I am lifting heavy with 6-8 reps. I understand that changing the number of reps overtime is good for muscle confusion, but i think i am trying to avoid switching it up to more reps such as 10-12 reps since I'm trying to pack on weight. I was wondering if besides chaining the amount of reps, what else can i do to confuse my muscles to avoid plateau. I am interested to learn about what works for you guys. thanks.
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Thread: muscle confusion
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05-12-2016, 09:10 PM #1
muscle confusion
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05-12-2016, 09:22 PM #2
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Muscle confusion is really just hype. I believe some azzhole started the "idea" in an attempt to sell his program, when in fact it has very little basis at all. It was a sales tactic.
Your muscles grow exceptionally well when they are subjected to heavier weights over the course of your training. I would HIGHLY suggest you run a program written by a pro. They already have all this complicated stuff worked out so all you have to do is follow the program.Experience, not just theory
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05-12-2016, 09:42 PM #3
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05-12-2016, 09:51 PM #4
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This is the largest factor in your success, learn the basics to get started and then move into more advanced if needed.
BASICS
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TRAINING
Start with a solid beginner routine, these are designed to get the most for you; they are designed by professionals and use progressive overload. Read through them and pick the one you like most, follow it as it is written.
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How To Perform Basic Lifts
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BabyLover's Starting Strength
AllPro's Beginner Routine
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Fierce 5
Coolcicada's Push Pull Legs
Calisthenics routines
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Remember one thing, supplements are only that; they supplement something and are never meant to be replacements. A multivitamin will not replace fruits and vegetables, a fat burner will not replace a caloric deficit, and a meal replacement is not meant to be your only source of calories.
This is a brief run down of the 'basics', for further breakdowns of specific ingredients (like Yohimbe, Forskolin, Glycerol, ect) more research on your part would be needed.
Protein
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Fish Oil
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Creatine
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BCAAs
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Fat Burners
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Pre-Workouts
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CLA
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Glutamine
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05-12-2016, 11:56 PM #5
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05-13-2016, 07:42 AM #6
There is already a VERY recent/current thread on muscle confusion if you're looking for more info. http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=171386901
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