Going forward?

bulldozer

I dont mind splitting the body into 2 parts, but wouldnt go any further than that! FBR can defo work.

Horses for courses i guess.

There is a good article that sentinel posted on EM about FBR

british beef

FBR worked for me! I think they are a good starting point, got my strength right up but i think you have to strip it right down to one exercise per bodypart - although saying that i have changed to a two day split and im alot stronger now!!!!

by the way Richard you have made good progress thats a hell of alot of weight to gain but i have to agree with THS and say theres a fair bit of fat in there. In my opinion i think you're lifting a bit light so i would concentrate on upping the weights (especially on the squats!!)

Richard

I have never done squats because of my back (im just being a pussy) but now i have got good form and i seem to be fine, the weight should increase quickly on those and i think i can lift more already as im still finding my feet with the exercise.
The reason i don't to deadlifts is again because it just seems to kill my back, im the most unflexible tall person in the world i just struggle with form on these.

And i have been doing split routine for along time and gained most of my weight through it, but i had hit a plateau and wanted to have a change. Also my friend who convinced me to test HST gained masses of weight using it in a fraction of the time i did on split routine,

I plan to go back into a split routine in about 6 or 7 weeks after completing a 12 week cycle of HST. I think that will give it enough time to find out for sure just how effective it is.

Thank you for all your comments, i read them all thoroughly. Keep them coming!

JayCee2

nice progress fella keep us posted

Richard

I have taken a break for a while as i keep getting heart pains, i was hoping that a 2 week break would help but i have been getting them again today so i may see a doctor soon if it persists. When i get back i will be trying a new split routine workout which was designed by Dorian Yates

Tall

See a doctor ASAP...

Odds are its something simple, but its not worth the risk.

sitries

Great effort Rich. thats some excellent progress. I remember you being on the board 2years ago mate, when i used to come on here all the time. You were well skinny back then - i think same as ur 2nd pic. uv packed on a lot of size. did you ever get into the pro hormones or anything in the end or stay natty?

Richard

Ive never taken anything more extreme then Ecdysterone, however am considering dianabol as am sick of still feeling like the skinnest person in the room and need a boost.

I was 14 stone but after the break i dropped to 13.5 stone, however am working hard to get it all back with a new routine and more food!

Richard

My rotuine...for those who are interested. It was passed on to me recently by a family member who trained with Dorian Yates before he became famous, this routine was made by Dorian for my relative. All comments are welcome!

Day 1 legs + arms
Day 2 chest + calves
Day 3 shoulders + back

Day 1
3x 8-10 reps squats (40kg barbell)
3x 8-10 reps leg press (100kg)
3x 8-10 Thigh extension (50kg cable)

3x 10 barbell bicep curl. (pre-set 30kg barbell)
3x 10 Incline bicep curl. (12.5kg dumbells)
3x 10 preacher curls. (15kg on EZ Bar)
3x 10 Tricep pulldown (30kg cable)
3x 10 Overhead tricep extension (Seated with 15kg dumbell)

Day 2
3x 10 reps flys (40kg cable)
3x 10 bench press (20kg dumbell)
3x 10 Incline chest press (17.5kg dumbell)
3x 10 Decline bench press (20kg on bar)
3x 20 calve raises (standing) (60kg cable)

sit ups, ab rotation etc to finish

Day 3
3x 10 behind neck barbell shoulder press (20kg each arm)
3x10 seated row (25kg each side)
3x 10 rowing (20kg)
3x 10 " " " " front lift (10kg dumbell)
3x 10 " " " " side lift (10kg dumbell)
3x 10 front raises (35kg pre-set bar)

Tall

(Not flaming here, just asking questions....)

Is this the routine you've been on for a while or have just started? I thought you were on an HST routine?

How come the routine has you curling 75% of what you are squatting...?

How come you are doing shoulders before back?

Interesting that Legs and Arms are paired - are you not wiped out after just doing legs?