hypertrophy
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buttercup78
Cathlete
Not Cathe here, but my opinion would be the GYM STYLE series and the older Pure Strength series. Hope this helps. 
theresa
theresa
hawgwild
Cathlete
Yes. Thanks... that does help. I am doing gymstyles this week (I had hoped it would build some muscle).
I don't think I have Pure Strength...
Can I still achieve hypertrophy by doing total body workouts? (versus split routines)
I was gonna try Power Hour, and MIS next week, and maybe Muscle Max as well. All three total body workouts, and alternate days with some cardio.
I don't think I have Pure Strength...
Can I still achieve hypertrophy by doing total body workouts? (versus split routines)
I was gonna try Power Hour, and MIS next week, and maybe Muscle Max as well. All three total body workouts, and alternate days with some cardio.
buttercup78
Cathlete
This is totally my opinion here, but I think hypertrophy can be achieved with total body workouts. As I'm sure you know, total body does help overall fat loss, but you seem to be in pretty great shape, so a split routine may be the way to really hone in on the areas you want to change. I also believe it depends more on the rep range and using weight that challenges. I think the total body can have the effect of wearing out the larger muscles first so the smaller muscles (bi's/tri's) get more of the work load by the end. The best way would be to test the theory for a few weeks and if you don't see results then switch it up.
Just in case you are interested, I started following a rotation using STS 1,2, and 3 but basing it around my monthly cycle. I notice that ttotm week is horrible for any kind of strength gains, so I work around it. I did the following and feel pretty good (I have had some major doms for 3 weeks
Wk 1-Meso 1 as a total body workout (3 rounds from CSB, 3 rounds from BT, and 1 triset legs from Meso 2)
Wk2-Meso 3 as is_I will switch between squat rack and plyo depending on my mood
Wk3-Meso 2 as one body part per day and subbing Meso 1 legs instead of the trisets
Wk4-circuits (using kettlebells, trx, or Cathe's circuit DVD's)
Hope this helps and I hope you find what works for you Sorry to ramble
Theresa
Just in case you are interested, I started following a rotation using STS 1,2, and 3 but basing it around my monthly cycle. I notice that ttotm week is horrible for any kind of strength gains, so I work around it. I did the following and feel pretty good (I have had some major doms for 3 weeks
Wk 1-Meso 1 as a total body workout (3 rounds from CSB, 3 rounds from BT, and 1 triset legs from Meso 2)
Wk2-Meso 3 as is_I will switch between squat rack and plyo depending on my mood
Wk3-Meso 2 as one body part per day and subbing Meso 1 legs instead of the trisets
Wk4-circuits (using kettlebells, trx, or Cathe's circuit DVD's)
Hope this helps and I hope you find what works for you
Sorry to ramble Theresa
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buttercup78
Cathlete
Also, side note-what type of supplements do you take? Beta Alanine was recommended to me to help w/ muscle growth and recovery. I, however, itched horribly when I took it so I stopped. I do take BCAA's before and after workouts as well as ZMA-which is supposed to help w/ muscle recovery as well.
Theresa
Theresa