Defranco's for size...

Right so I have a long summer of training ahead of me. I'm mainly training for sporting reasons (rugby) with my number one goal being to become far more powerful.

However, I do also want to bulk up. At the moment I'm 183cm (6ft) and around 168-170lbs. My body fat % is probably around 9%. I'm looking for 180lbs, 40kg added to my squat (I am pretty confident I can achieve this. Recently take to ATG squats) 15kg to my 1rm bench and a good number to my deadlift.

As I know this programme has seen great results in the past, specifically in the strength area I am confident in trying it out (I have been doing it for the past 2 weeks). However, I know a few of you guys have used it before / can give me a better indication of how much mass I can put on using it as oppose to sticking with a more traditional body building template.

The one thing I am slightly anxious of is only one day with a barbell on my back. The second leg day is 'dynamic' and therefore squatting isn't part of it.

So I'm looking for some opinions on whether it's worth a shot as it is, or whether I should put another leg day (deadlift orientated) into it instead of the dynamic for a few weeks. Or maybe you have better suggestions completelely?

I just don't want to waste this prime opportunity. So looking for advice ;P

- the template. I'm alternating some of the exercises / rep ranges from time to time.
 
hmm well iv never used this routine but i know one thing-if your ganna follow a routine, use the exercises they give you and dont mess with them. theres most likely a good reason they gave you those exercises.

i would read it, but its a huge article. it looks kinda complex but just because theres a dynamic day without a heavy bar on your back doesnt mean you cant make good gains.

good luck. its good to try new things.
 
i would read it, but its a huge article. it looks kinda complex but just because theres a dynamic day without a heavy bar on your back doesnt mean you cant make good gains.

I know. I just want to know if I follow it completely that I'm not wasting time not gaining some lower body strength (which I really need to do) that I could have gained otherwise.
 
Burger method

Try the Burger method, 6x6RM and will bulk you up guaranteed. Try the following order as well, will give you much needed recovery time, and don't waste it, eat well and REST.

1st day: Chest and biceps
2nd day: Back and triceps
3rd day; Legs and shoulders

Bulletproof plan, for bulletproof results. Always work with a spotter though.
 
Are you in-season for rugby right now? The dynamic day will give you the power you're looking for along with the strength of the ME day. There's sufficient volume in there that as long as you eat accordingly you'll get stronger and bigger.

I will tell you this...as long as you're working your tail off and following the program, getting weaker is the last thing you'll have to worry about. ;)
 
Rugby season kicks off around September/October. Mmm. I'm going to stick with it then and commit myself 100%.

Cheers for feedback guys :)
 
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