16 reviews for Fullbodymaxxing
The advantage of full body training is the ability to increase frequency beyond what most typical splits allow for. In order to reap the benefits of higher frequency, it’s important to make sure the volume and variety per muscle per session is sustainable, not only in terms of recovery session to session, but to make sure the lifts later in the session are still trained in a relatively fresh state.
The progression scheme is what you can typically expect from a program of mine: a dynamic double progression. Step 1 is to find your working weight for each lift. From here, when you hit or surpass the top end of the rep range, you’ll increase your weight the subsequent week. A 5% increase is a good rule of thumb, but smaller increments work as well.
Volume wise, you’ll have some freedom. Due to maximizing your frequency on this program, you don’t necessarily need higher volumes to grow. I would suggest starting at 2 sets across the board, and if you have 1-2 higher priority muscle groups, you can push those to 3 sets. From here, I’d only go to 3 sets if your progression is stalled for that muscle group.
RevK95
Man, 303 weeks complete
4 years of prior experience
As expected strength gains
More than expected muscle gains
Great program, I bump up the sets to 3 when I don't hit a PR. Right amount of volume
S. E.
Man, 269 weeks complete
3 years of prior experience
More than expected strength gains
More than expected muscle gains
About 10 weeks in the programm and I saw Great results. Working out 3 times a week seems like not enough but it simply works! I can only recommend this workout but go easy on some exercices!
YeahBuddy
Man, 443 weeks complete
8 years of prior experience
More than expected strength gains
More than expected muscle gains
Extremely well programmed. Has gotten me back on track and looking jacked.
Marc O.
Man, 305 weeks complete
3 years of prior experience
As expected strength gains
More than expected muscle gains
On week 6 now and i’m seeing definite growth on arms (have small stretch marks on biceps which I’ve never had before). Swapped out some exercises depending on mobility/equipment. Pushing somewhat heavy but recovery is still good on this program. Big fan of the simplicity and lower rep ranges than what i would have done before
justinmize18
Man3 weeks complete
8 years of prior experience
Less than expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
Really solid program and exercise choices. I swapped some of the arm volume for more shoulder and leg volume. Also threw in calves. Otherwise a great program with a straightforward progression model.
Thomas
Man, 343 weeks complete
8 years of prior experience
As expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
This program fits me really well as a busy dad. The workouts do not feel very challenging/taxing, since all of them are full body. I feel like there is not a lot of stress on my body and recovery is smooth. Im looking forward to every session again, since previous programs were getting too stressful on the body and I just couldnt keep up, so Thanks a lot! I have modified the program and added 1 more leg exerecise, plus doing the leg exercises 1 set extra, I feel like leg work is too little compared to the upper body. When I feel like it I also do some extra sets, mostly for upper back.
Nick P.
Man, 353 weeks complete
1 year of prior experience
More than expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
I’m fairly athletic but haven’t regularly done gym training like now, so expected to just up in weight quickly. Some of the weight increase is getting a better idea of what I can do but still, solid strength and muscle gains.
Man, 31
3 weeks complete
4 years of prior experience
More than expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
First time trying full body programming getting back into the gym after a few years off. Started this year with powerlifting, but getting back into bodybuilding with this program. The 3x frequency has been awesome for progress. My main critique is that it’s a bit light on legs for me, but overall progress feels like it’s going very quickly. I have a tendency to want to do the most, so this program has really taught me about the minimum effective dose necessary. Plus really bringing the intensity. Having so few sets per week, I really have to lock in for every set. Really leaning to push and capitalize on every opportunity and that’s been the best takeaway so far. Going to keep on this until I hit a wall!
Tony R.
Man, 383 weeks complete
8 years of prior experience
As expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
Basement Bodybuilding delivers as usual. Love the programming style, exercise selection. Just sub out depending on how busy the gym may be, maybe superset sometimes and add extra sets sparingly to try to drive adaptation.
Jose A.
Man, 313 weeks complete
2 years of prior experience
More than expected strength gains
More than expected muscle gains
Great 3 day a week program. Long story short, sometimes less is more