40 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.
Ares1632
Man11 weeks complete
2 years of prior experience
As expected strength gains
More than expected muscle gains
A simple but effective program. The first lower volume program I've ran and I've really enjoyed it. I swapped a few things because of a lack of equipment (Pec deck and lat pull down mainly) but otherwise ran it mostly as prescribed. The 2 sets allows you to really push each set to the max and if I'm feeling up to it that particular day add a 3rd set. I've put on 5.5 lbs and I'm nearing the end of the 12 week program. Overall a great, simple program. I'll make some more modifications and run it a 2nd time.
Klay C.
Man, 373 weeks complete
8 years of prior experience
As expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
Great program. Effective and quick. And simple!
Alan Garcia
Man, 223 weeks complete
1 year of prior experience
More than expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
Good program for the busy.
Shane J.
Man, 3012 weeks complete
3 years of prior experience
More than expected strength gains
More than expected muscle gains
Not much to say other than I enjoyed the program and for how little leg work there is here I saw a surprising amount of strength and muscle gain in that area.
Alex W.
Man, 331 week complete
2 years of prior experience
More than expected strength gains
More than expected muscle gains
Second time through this program. Landon really knows his stuff and it shows. The higher frequency and a bulk has finally allowed me to start seeing progress on my arms after being plateaued for a long time. I can usually hit a PR every session, and the frequency of 3 days a week means I don’t have to live in the gym. Some criticism I could level would be as you get stronger you may not be able to press this much. i had to deload due to joint fatigue on this program a couple of times. Also, leg volume is fairly low so you may want to add a set here or there. That said, more isn't always better if it impacts your recovery. I had to sub out the barbell curls with incline to reduce the strain on my forearm tendons as well but your milage may vary there. ill be running this at least until the end of the year as I keep making progress. Give it a try. Will update with measurements later.
Anonymous
Man4 weeks complete
4 years of prior experience
As expected strength gains
More than expected muscle gains
Great program for beginners and novices. Would not recommend as you are moving into the intermediate camp. Its too basic and it gets too heavy too often to be sustainable. But a great program nonetheless, and if anything it makes you learn how to go hard which is an invaluable skill!
Anonymous
Man1 week complete
8 years of prior experience
As expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
I have done many many programs and program myself. To keep consistent, with a full time job and family, lower volume helps with daily energy levels. That increased recovery from this program also keeps the drive to go to the gym high and the excitement. All of this contributes massively to growth, appetite and strength gain. Really love this program.
Scumbag Solaire
Man, 383 weeks complete
1 year of prior experience
As expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
1-2 months on a cut isn't enough to give this program a fair shake, but I've applied Landon's intensity principles with the high freq/lower volume approach and it feels incredibly rewarding at face. I plan on sticking with this approach for at least another year, so hopefully I can come back and update my review when I've completed a proper bulk.
Maurice W.
Man, 513 weeks complete
2 years of prior experience
As expected strength gains
More than expected muscle gains
Loving this!!! My first 3 day a week program, doing full body. Previously only did ppl or upper lower splits. I must say I’m enjoying this variety because of the rotation of exercises within one session. The 3 day format also allows me to do light cardio/ stretching on the other days, and I don’t feel pressured into making sure I fit 4 full workouts in a week. Fatigue is less, and the 2 working sets model means I can add warmup sets without impacting total time in gym. I can easily complete these within an hour, including additional warmups, which is great. Also learnt some new exercises (ad press, Jm press, etc) which I didn’t know about. 5 stars from me
Bradley McLaughlin
Man3 weeks complete
7 years of prior experience
As expected strength gains
More than expected muscle gains
Turned this into a 3-5 workout per week routine just kept cycling through the days .. more frequency as I have more time at home to recover .. really good program … minimal changes to exercise selection and added a few exercises for personal focus .. great program