muscle maintenance

Nath · 15-03-2008, 10:10 AM

Hello all, this may be a stupid question, but I was wondering what people would recomend to someone who didn't particularly want to get much bigger but wanted to maintain their physique and size? What kind of weight or rep range, exercises etc.

Thanks peeps.

scottswald · 15-03-2008, 10:15 AM

i would have thought that if the diet was adapted, you could carry on training as you were (might be wrong tho), what were your rep ranges before mate?

Nath · 15-03-2008, 10:21 AM

Thats the thing I tend to mix it up, if I train each bodt part 2x a week, I do pyramid setting on heavy days starting with a set of 15-20 reps working my way heavier until my maximum when I do about 3-6 reps. The other body part session, I do high reps sometimes as many as 30-45 reps or I'll do a pre exhaust routine with say 12 lateral raises or flies followed by 8 shoulder presses or bench press.

FAT BOY · 15-03-2008, 11:21 AM

you can still train hard but taylor your diet.
nutrition will be the key to maintaining a small quality physiqe.
like they say you go to eat big to be big

oh and its not a stupid question m8 as long as you are happy with what you look like being big isnt for everyone . quality and proportion can have a far more visual impact than size.

Nath · 15-03-2008, 11:34 AM

thanx both. Do u think it might be a good idea to try a whole body routine maybe three times a week rather than a more intense split??

cellaratt · 15-03-2008, 12:16 PM

Why don't you give it a try...This might be the perfect time for a switch and see which one adapts to your current lifestyle better. Good luck, keep us posted on your choices.

scottswald · 15-03-2008, 01:05 PM

i would imagine a full body workout about 3 times a week would be sufficiant to simply maintain your size

crazycal1 · 15-03-2008, 01:17 PM

mainatainence calories bud.

scottswald · 15-03-2008, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazycal1

mainatainence calories bud.

as cal says, thats all thats needed but if you feel a full body workout will fit your life better, you will be able to get away with that mate

Nath · 15-03-2008, 03:54 PM

I will def be trying everything, it's not actually needed for the imediate future but I was curious as it's what i'll be looking to do in the not to distant. Thanx again guys, great help as always.

15-03-2008, 10:10 AM	#1 (permalink)
Nath Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Solihull UK Posts: 452 Rep Power:	muscle maintenance Hello all, this may be a stupid question, but I was wondering what people would recomend to someone who didn't particularly want to get much bigger but wanted to maintain their physique and size? What kind of weight or rep range, exercises etc. Thanks peeps.

15-03-2008, 10:15 AM	#2 (permalink)
scottswald Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Blyth Posts: 542 Rep Power:	Re: muscle maintenance i would have thought that if the diet was adapted, you could carry on training as you were (might be wrong tho), what were your rep ranges before mate? ______________________ Since when did a bit of violence ever hurt anyone?

15-03-2008, 10:21 AM	#3 (permalink)
Nath Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Solihull UK Posts: 452 Rep Power:	Re: muscle maintenance Thats the thing I tend to mix it up, if I train each bodt part 2x a week, I do pyramid setting on heavy days starting with a set of 15-20 reps working my way heavier until my maximum when I do about 3-6 reps. The other body part session, I do high reps sometimes as many as 30-45 reps or I'll do a pre exhaust routine with say 12 lateral raises or flies followed by 8 shoulder presses or bench press.

15-03-2008, 11:21 AM	#4 (permalink)
FAT BOY Legend Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: UK Posts: 849 Rep Power:	Re: muscle maintenance you can still train hard but taylor your diet. nutrition will be the key to maintaining a small quality physiqe. like they say you go to eat big to be big oh and its not a stupid question m8 as long as you are happy with what you look like being big isnt for everyone . quality and proportion can have a far more visual impact than size. ______________________ better to burn out than fade away Last edited by FAT BOY; 15-03-2008 at 11:23 AM.

15-03-2008, 11:34 AM	#5 (permalink)
Nath Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Solihull UK Posts: 452 Rep Power:	Re: muscle maintenance thanx both. Do u think it might be a good idea to try a whole body routine maybe three times a week rather than a more intense split??

15-03-2008, 12:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
cellaratt In the Cellar Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: VT...USA Posts: 475 Rep Power:	Re: muscle maintenance Why don't you give it a try...This might be the perfect time for a switch and see which one adapts to your current lifestyle better. Good luck, keep us posted on your choices. ______________________ The little men who live behind my eyes and scream directly at my brain told me to tell you hello. The only thing more expensive than education is ignorance. On the journey of life I choose the psychopath If your not part of the solution than your part of the problem. I'm like a Super Hero with no powers or motivation. Last edited by cellaratt; 15-03-2008 at 04:26 PM.

15-03-2008, 01:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
scottswald Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Blyth Posts: 542 Rep Power:	Re: muscle maintenance i would imagine a full body workout about 3 times a week would be sufficiant to simply maintain your size ______________________ Since when did a bit of violence ever hurt anyone?

15-03-2008, 01:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
crazycal1 Illuminati Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Nowhere Posts: 2,868 Rep Power:	Re: muscle maintenance mainatainence calories bud. ______________________ einsteins mind was the key to all things...to understand more than to know. www.englishmuscle.co.uk www.extremenutrition.co.uk

15-03-2008, 03:54 PM	#10 (permalink)
Nath Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Solihull UK Posts: 452 Rep Power:	Re: muscle maintenance I will def be trying everything, it's not actually needed for the imediate future but I was curious as it's what i'll be looking to do in the not to distant. Thanx again guys, great help as always.

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