FT Questions....

[Scott Stevenson]

Scott,

I have been doing your program for probably 2 cycles now. I love it and it has definitely been much more optimal for me especially as a student. I've read the book several times over but I still feel I haven't found exact answers for questions unless I happen to skim over them too often.

With regards to training volume, even with the volume tiers in mind, for certain body parts such as arms for instance, do you feel you could benefit from increased weekly volume? Maybe add a couple heavy sets for both biceps and triceps on upper load. Maybe some extra pump work on the lower load day. And I know on the MR days it's biceps one day triceps the other, would there be benefit to doing both on these days?

The question of bringing up weak body parts (arms are probably asked a bout the most) has been asked several times here. I'll redirect you here, to the online FAQ:

FT Most Frequently Questions asked here on the Forum

Also I have been recovering well and strength goes up week to week/cycle to cycle, but these also relates to my first question with regards to added training volume. For body parts you're trying to bring up, like for me is quads and chest. If I'm still progressing and recovering well, would adding extra intensity techniques into the week be detrimental? Like for instance on lower load, let's say in my rotation I have barbell squats one week. Alot of times lately I feel I'm going to fail by rep 12 on my last set(I'm on T3 turbo btw) but I end up failing beyond 12, ex last time was 335 for 15 reps on squats. Would it be too taxing on CNS to apply widow maker sets on certain exercises in rotations or possibly on upper body load days implement rest pause on certain exercises where I can easily do such sets(ie hammer strength incline chest press and do RP sets on my last set of my load sets just to increase overall volume and intensity).

First Q is why would fix what's not broken?...

If you go above the 12 rep mark on your loading sets, just use more weight next time.

You're asking questions whose answers are specific to you, kind of like asking, "Will I like pistachio ice-cream more than red bean ice cream?"

Generlaly I would not try to push past Turbo Tier III volume wise or with other intensification techniques. I would simply learn to train harder and/or use more weight.

To use your squat example, if you are progressing well and eating to support muscle growth, then when you get to squatting 495 for sets of 12, you will have larger thighs, so just keep doing what you have been.

Am I possibly trying to do too much? I know everyone's ability to recover is different and what I can recover from might be over kill for someone else. Just trying to maximize my offseason but also not overdo it. And not to bastardize your program either, hence the question about overdoing it haha

I think you are overthinking this. You also said above, "I have been doing your program for probably 2 cycles now." This tells me, given you're not even quite sure how many training cycles you've done exactly, that you've got progress yet to be made from simply understanding the program and how it can be adjusted using the flexibility I built into it (as opposed to adding extra training volume and tweaks).

As I've said and seen many times. Those who grow the best with FT have often the maniacs who train so hard that the lower volume Tiers are best suited for them.

-S