36 reviews for Bald Swordman
This is identical to what I personally do. This is probaly way too much for a beginner or intermediate level lifter to do. I do not recommend this version of the program unless you're bulking and are already a very advanced trainee.
Bald Swordsman is a split on a 10-11 day asynchronous schedule. Trainees need at least a day of rest in between these sessions. Therefore, there is no need to strictly follow the 4 day a week schedule.
Lea Natale
Non-Binary10 weeks complete
8 years of prior experience
More than expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
43 year old, lifetime natural. This is a great program for those who want to force themselves into a progressive mindset. In my case, it helped me break a 2 year plateu. Before this I was doing Jeff Nippard’s Ultimate PPL with mediocre results. With Omni Man I made excellent strength gains, and good hypertrophy results. It develooed my biceps and shoulders like nothing else. However, I would not repeat this program again without making serious modifications. For the last month the workouts have become too long (2 hours each). It is very difficult to mantain a proper intensity and you risk being less eficient in the last half hours, which can lead to uneven development. So, either you change the program to be 5 times a week or you cut the sets by 60% of their original value, which forces you to really up the weight. In my gym, I already maxed out all the machines and dumbells, so it isnt a possibility. Therefore, I am doing up to 30-45 reps on some excercises. You are also limited on some of the big 3 if you dont have a spotter. Most of these problems can be solved with a good gym. Something to keep in mind. All in all, amazing problem. Paris, you are a great trainer. Much love from Buenos Aires!
Tuomas S.
Man7 weeks complete
5 years of prior experience
As expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
Great program! I ran it from half way in -1000 calories for 6 weeks. That was rought, but my physique is now quite impressive! It definetly worked!! I lost 6-7kg + about 2kg water weight in that time period. (from 102-->93-94)
Anthony D.
Man, 403 weeks complete
8 years of prior experience
As expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
Great program for every other day. I use the rest days for cardio. Program has helped me lean out and feel good.
Roberto B.
Man, 323 weeks complete
7 years of prior experience
As expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
Nice and enjoyable split, I will continue untill the end of the year to see if the strength and the size gains will come as expected. For now, great program.
Chad P.
Man, 315 weeks complete
8 years of prior experience
As expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
Nice switch up from previous split of upper/lower. Liked the aspect of full body but with a more emphasis on certain muscle group for that day. Already had a pretty good base of conditioning from marathon training and 2 a day weight training sessions for a while now. Decided to split my workouts into morning before work and after work. Great strength gains and muscle gains as well thanks to the extra recovery only working out every other day.
David G.
Man, 263 weeks complete
4 years of prior experience
As expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
Good program. Great for people with busy work schedules.
Gael R.
Man, 219 weeks complete
2 years of prior experience
As expected strength gains
More than expected muscle gains
Outstanding programme for building a good base of muscle and work capacity, no muscle groups left out in the cold
Vautour
Man, 355 weeks complete
8 years of prior experience
More than expected strength gains
More than expected muscle gains
This will leave you a jacked sweaty mess on the gym floor.
Shivam Subramanian
Man, 235 weeks complete
2 years of prior experience
As expected strength gains
More than expected muscle gains
Have changed up the program to a six day a week, by moving shoulders, biceps and abs to their own separate days. This means, that I have increased volume, more than it already is. Have never seen better gains. However, I'm doing this at a time of leisure and am unsure if I will be able to sustain when other things in my life start moving. Would probably reduce volume a bit, maybe to that of the original program, but I'm loving it so far.
Derek S.
Man, 345 weeks complete
2 years of prior experience
As expected strength gains
More than expected muscle gains
Good for mind and bosy