Claymore & Tabletka
Hey, Tabletka, you want to hear my new training routine? It’s brutal but keeps you in perfect shape and iron‑clad. I’ll give you the plan—no excuses.
Sounds intense, but I’d hate to see you push into injury territory. Let’s go over the specifics—volume, rest, nutrition—so we can keep the gains without the burnout.
Alright, here’s the breakdown. Volume: 4–5 sets per exercise, 6–10 reps each. Keep the total weekly rep range for each muscle group around 150–200 reps to stay in the strength zone. Rest: 90–120 seconds between sets for the heavy lifts, 60–90 for the accessory work. Drop the rest a little when you’re pushing close to failure, but don’t go below 60 unless you’re on a hypertrophy day. Nutrition: Aim for 1.2–1.5 grams of protein per pound of body weight—so if you’re 180 pounds that’s about 220–270 grams of protein. Carbs should be about 3–4 grams per pound, with the bulk coming from whole grains and veggies. Fats around 20–25 percent of total calories, mostly from nuts, olive oil, and fish. Hydrate: 1–1.5 liters of water before the gym, another liter during the workout, and keep up with electrolytes if you sweat a lot. Sleep: 7–8 hours, no less. If you see pain or signs of overtraining—persistent soreness, lack of progress—tweak the volume or add an extra rest day. Keep it tight, but listen to your body. Let's crush it.
That’s a pretty solid framework, but a few tweaks could make it safer. First, the 150‑200 rep weekly target is good for strength, just keep an eye on form; once the load feels light enough, the reps will creep up and you might slip into hypertrophy territory. Second, the 90‑120 second rest for heavy lifts is fine, but if you’re doing a bench‑press 4‑5 sets at 6‑10 reps, make sure you’re not cutting that too early—drop‑in‑drop‑out training can be risky if you’re already close to failure. Third, the protein range you gave (1.2‑1.5 g per pound) is generous; for most people 1.0‑1.2 g is enough if you’re training that hard, unless you’re in a bulking phase. Fourth, the carb range (3‑4 g per pound) is on the higher side; if your goal is pure strength, you might want to stay closer to 2‑3 g and use the extra calories for recovery. And finally, the hydration plan is fine—just remember electrolytes start to matter once you’re losing more than 1.5 liters in a single session. Listen to the soreness signals; if it’s more than “good muscle burn,” back off volume or add a rest day. Overall, keep it methodical, and you’ll stay injury‑free and progressive.
Thanks for the fine‑tuning, Tabletka. I’ll tighten the rep counts, keep rest solid when the bar’s heavy, dial protein to the lower end, trim carbs to 2‑3, and watch the electrolytes. Let’s stay sharp, keep form flawless, and keep the gains real. Ready to hit it.