Hi. Just to put you straight. I AGREE that the enthusiasm in this routine ( and being able to train more, which I love ) IS partly responsible for it being so successful. I can tell you now that I HAVE DEFINATELY gained muscle whilst losing fat even though Im natural. My bodyweight has remained at 14 stone 6 for the last 2-3 weeks and yes I am MUCH leaner with intercostals and abs more but than ever and much clearer vascularity. My diet is low carb as I am intending to lose fat with a goal to remain lean and hard ( to look like a bodybuilder 365 days a year ). I basically eat eggs for first meal then 2 meals of just chicken breasts before eating "Normally" ( whatever my wife cooks ) in the evening. I am doing daily abs, but only about 20mins to half an hour as that's all I have time for. Seriously man, I have acquired A LOT of knowledge and know my body VERY well and these high volume methods are the way to go FOR ME. Twice a week training of each muscle group is having an amazing effect. All the best to you. Trev
hey trev, i seen the type of posts you made 100s of times on different board and talking with different people. the enthusiasm is high, when doing a new routine,they feel like they are gaining kilos of muscle in a months time, and loosing fat. they are on a natural "high".
but the cold reality is that you have lost fat, but you havent gained muscle (your confusing glycogen loading with muscle gain). serges routine cant change the fundamental laws of (natural) bodybuilding. your not gonna gain muscle and loose fat at the same time. (a few newbies can do it for a very short period of time..why i dont know)
i agree about training a muscle 2 times per week...in general its superior to training a muscle once a week. (altho in the long run it wont matter if you stay consistant). i also train muscles groups 2 times a week, but with lower volume than serge recommends.
not trying to kill your enthusiasm tho, as i understand how you feel. your in the zone, really focused and looking forward to the next workout, motivation is high..your having fun, your seeing results (loosing fat). basically the eye of the tiger is back.
