Lyle McDonald Generic Bulk Routine Experiences & Modifications

[heavyliftset]

Hi guys,

I'm considering switching to Lyle's generic bulk routine. Wanted to talk feedback on the program from those of you who've run it. I have a couple questions.

How did you like it? How many times a week did you workout (this routine is typically 3 or 4 times)? Did you make any tweaks to the program? Also, did you do standard deadlifts or stiff legged?

Thanks in advance

[Siafu4Life]

If you're going to follow a specific program...I'd stick to the program. Usually making tweaks means you're deviating from a proven program, that has worked for many folks. Personally, I do the 5/3/1 routine with maximum accessory exercises, and have yet to try Lyle's routine. Good luck if you try it!

[heavyliftset]

If you're going to follow a specific program...I'd stick to the program. Usually making tweaks means you're deviating from a proven program, that has worked for many folks. Personally, I do the 5/3/1 routine with maximum accessory exercises, and have yet to try Lyle's routine. Good luck if you try it!

Yah I was planning on sticking to most of the program. He says the following himself so was curious what others have done:

"For the Thu/Fri workouts either repeat the first two or make some slight exercise substitutions. Can do deadlift/leg press combo on Thu, switch incline/pulldown to first exercises on upper body day. A lot depends on volume tolerance, if the above is too much, go to 2-3X6-8 and 1-2X10-12 "

Mon: Lower
Squat: 3-4X6-8/3′ (3-4 sets of 6-8 with a 3′ rest)
SLDL or leg curl: 3-4X6-8/3′
Leg press: 2-3X10-12/2′
Another leg curl: 2-3X10-12/2′
Calf raise: 3-4X6-8/3′
Seated calf: 2-3X10-12/2′

Tue: Upper
Flat bench: 3-4X6-8/3′
Row: 3-4X6-8/3′
Incline bench or shoulder press: 2-3X10-12/2′
Pulldown/chin: 2-3X10-12/2′
Triceps: 1-2X12-15/1.5′
Biceps: 1-2X12-15/1.5′

Wed rest,
Thurs: Upper
Fri: Lower

[thelemac]

Here is a FAQ section that may help:

Sorry apparently I do not have enough posts to attach a link. But, if you search under Lyle McDonald generic bulking there is a FAQ at jcdfitness that should answer most of your questions.

I personally am doing this while cutting 4 days a week I had to reduce volume on the lower days as it felt like too much. I do essentially Squats and Romanian deadlifts on Mondays and Trap bar deads and leg curls on Thursday. I am cutting so between cardio and reduced cals this is about all my legs can take.

[SimonThePieman]

Hi guys,

I'm considering switching to Lyle's generic bulk routine. Wanted to talk feedback on the program from those of you who've run it. I have a couple questions.

How did you like it? How many times a week did you workout (this routine is typically 3 or 4 times)? Did you make any tweaks to the program? Also, did you do standard deadlifts or stiff legged?

Thanks in advance

This is kinda what I do, but i am also cutting, but any changes i have made are around injuries and timing. If do typically 3 days. I'll either continue the rotation, but recently I have dropped the 2nd lower work out as I have lower back injuries and am doing a lot of running at the moment

I find it really enjoyable

[heavyliftset]

Thanks guys...

I personally am doing this while cutting 4 days a week I had to reduce volume on the lower days as it felt like too much. I do essentially Squats and Romanian deadlifts on Mondays and Trap bar deads and leg curls on Thursday. I am cutting so between cardio and reduced cals this is about all my legs can take.

Ok that's interesting. I'm thinking I'd do Romanian deads too.

This is kinda what I do, but i am also cutting, but any changes i have made are around injuries and timing. If do typically 3 days. I'll either continue the rotation, but recently I have dropped the 2nd lower work out as I have lower back injuries and am doing a lot of running at the moment

I find it really enjoyable

What have your results been like?

[SimonThePieman]

Thanks guys...





Ok that's interesting. I'm thinking I'd do Romanian deads too.


What have your results been like?

I do Romanian deads too. Great exercise.

I have been out with an injury so I am working back up to strength again fine, but I am cutting so can't comment on mass gains

[heavyliftset]

I do Romanian deads too. Great exercise.

I have been out with an injury so I am working back up to strength again fine, but I am cutting so can't comment on mass gains

That or I'll do plain deads (maybe at least every other week).

[SimonThePieman]

That or I'll do plain deads (maybe at least every other week).

what i used to do andis probably better advice

L1
Deads
Leg press
**assistance execise**
calves

L2
Squat
RDL
***assitance exercise**
calves

chose the assistance for your weakness and preferences. Or skip altogether. Things like GHRs, leg curls, lunges, famer walkers etc I go a busy gym so i had a plan, but if what I wanted to use was busy i'd grab something else.

[heavyliftset]

Bump for more feedback on the routine and/or how people ran it