Francesco A. Castano

The Reason Why High Volume Bodybuilding Workout Plans Can Prevent Muscle Building



Posted: Thursday, February 19, 2009

by Francesco A. Castano
IncrediBody.com

Anybody who has pursued bodybuilding with the goal of dramatically increasing muscle mass knows that volume is one of the most effective methods in fostering such progress. Most who understand the effectiveness of higher volume bodybuilding workout plans find themselves seemingly addicted to the gym environment, spending large amounts of time performing countless weight lifting sets, attempting to blitz their muscles with as much effort as possible.

The problem is, by pursuing high volume bodybuilding sessions on a prolonged basis, the body reaches a point where recovery becomes difficult, and this is where negative side effects begin to develop. The bodybuilder feels weaker, the amount of weight used declines, and the desire that once existed for bodybuilding fades, to the point where workout sessions are skipped, and muscle mass soon begins to decline substantially. Some have the wherewithal to continue performing their bodybuilding workout sessions despite these side effects, and what soon follows is the nightmare of any bodybuilder who seeks maximum results; an onslaught of injuries, from joint pain to muscle strains, and even, in extreme cases, muscle tears that can prevent weight training for months, destroying hard earned muscle gains, and this can easily result from an extensive high volume bodybuilding approach.

Those who comprehend the positive impact of volume techniques for producing muscle gains hesitate to make any modifications to their workout plan, especially if the suggestion requires volume to be reduced by a significant margin, but this short sighted approach fails to consider the negative impact of persistent, high volume bodybuilding workout plans outlined earlier, and, in the long run, overall muscle gains decline substantially due to unplanned layoffs.

What is the solution that allows a weight lifter to produce maximum muscle mass without injuries, lack of motivation, or psychological trauma? A concept known as cycling, which many bodybuilders have heard of, but do not implement because of either confusion as to its importance, or simply not understanding how to properly cycle a bodybuilding workout plan for maximum results. The key is to follow a lower volume bodybuilding workload when workout sessions begin to feel burdensome, as this allows the muscles and mind a chance to recuperate without the significant muscle loss that accompanies skipped bodybuilding workout sessions. In addition, the lower volume bodybuilding workout cycle allows joints to experience a period of recovery that is extremely beneficial, as the discomfort that many times accompanies extended periods of high volume bodybuilding workout plans will reduce the amount of weight used, and disrupt the muscle building process.

The other benefit of cycling lower volume bodybuilding workout sessions as opposed to a constant high volume approach is muscle preservation, as normally, a weight lifter who seeks prolonged higher volume finds that time off from weight training is essential due to mental or physical fatigue, and during this prolonged vacation, muscle is lost, which takes time to regain once bodybuilding is resumed, and is essentially wasted effort. This yo-yo approach is thwarted when cycling lower volume bodybuilding sessions, as muscle size is sustained during a lower set period, and when higher volume bodybuilding sessions are once again implemented, the body will be able to continue adding new muscle mass without the frustrating muscle regain period that accompanies prolonged time away from weight lifting.

Weight lifters who have relied upon high volume workout sessions may hesitate to start cycling lower volume, with the fear that they will reduce long term muscle gains, but if they consider that one major injury, which can easily result from prolonged high volume bodybuilding workout sessions, will potentially burn a great percentage of the muscle they spend so much time building, then lower volume bodybuilding workout plans begin to communicate their true meaning and purpose, which is to enhance the chance that a weight lifter will have the ability to consistently train with high intensity, a concept that is vital in producing the best possible muscle gains. A potent weight training and bodybuilding diet routine is crucial in producing maximum muscle gains, but even a perfectly constructed muscle building system is of little impact if the weight lifter is not capable of maintaining consistent bodybuilding workout sessions, with only occasional vacations (preferably around holidays, for spending time with family). Cycling high with low volume bodybuilding workouts will provide the weight lifter significant muscle gains without periods of lethargy, inconsistency, illness, and injury that are the trademarks of continuous high volume bodybuilding workout plans.

Francesco Castano authors MuscleNOW.com, a diet and weight training program teaching the exact techniques for building muscle mass without supplements or drugs. He also owns IncrediBody.com, an online fitness superstore selling fitness equipment at guaranteed lowest prices.
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