Cathe, please help me figure this out

[KC5689]

Hi Cathe,
I have a question about developing definition in my upper body. I just completed 8 weeks of the 4Day split rotation (I also added interval w/o on one of the rest days) and while I'm happy with the improved strength and deifinition in my shoulders, I'm wondering what I need to do to see more definition in other areas. I want cuts like you and your crew. I just began your Feb 08 rotation today that uses GS and S&H for strength. Will I see continued definition w/ this or should I keep using the weight portion of 4DS?

I know that clean eating and genetics play a part in this -and I definitely need to improve on the eating part- but I'm just wondering what I can do. I've been working out with you for 1 1/2 years but I haven't achieved that "cut" look that I'm looking for. And, when I did GS and S&H each for 6 weeks, I saw some definition but no where near what you and your crew look like and I was eating pretty clean.

Is it possible to acheive anywhere near your look doing lifting at home? Or, does it take a lot more time and deliberateness than I'm thinking.
Any suggestions and/or insight would be much appreciated. I'm really frustrated with this.

PS. Sorry so long and for asking a question I'm sure many have asked before
Trina

 

[KC5689]

Hi Cathe,
I have a question about developing definition in my upper body. I just completed 8 weeks of the 4Day split rotation (I also added interval w/o on one of the rest days) and while I'm happy with the improved strength and deifinition in my shoulders, I'm wondering what I need to do to see more definition in other areas. I want cuts like you and your crew. I just began your Feb 08 rotation today that uses GS and S&H for strength. Will I see continued definition w/ this or should I keep using the weight portion of 4DS?

I know that clean eating and genetics play a part in this -and I definitely need to improve on the eating part- but I'm just wondering what I can do. I've been working out with you for 1 1/2 years but I haven't achieved that "cut" look that I'm looking for. And, when I did GS and S&H each for 6 weeks, I saw some definition but no where near what you and your crew look like and I was eating pretty clean.

Is it possible to acheive anywhere near your look doing lifting at home? Or, does it take a lot more time and deliberateness than I'm thinking.
Any suggestions and/or insight would be much appreciated. I'm really frustrated with this.

PS. Sorry so long and for asking a question I'm sure many have asked before
Trina

 

[maddiesmum]

Trina:

As you say, genetics plays a large part in how your muscles will grow and how "cut" you can and will look.

Bear in mind also that it takes years of sustained training to build superior muscle growth and shaping. It doesn't happen after just 8 weeks of lifting heavy.

Keep up with your training and keep varying your program every 4 or 6 or 8 weeks just as you are doing.

Clare

 

[maddiesmum]

Trina:

As you say, genetics plays a large part in how your muscles will grow and how "cut" you can and will look.

Bear in mind also that it takes years of sustained training to build superior muscle growth and shaping. It doesn't happen after just 8 weeks of lifting heavy.

Keep up with your training and keep varying your program every 4 or 6 or 8 weeks just as you are doing.

Clare