Wednesday, January 19, 2011

V.I.F Mass Building Program!!!

 

Description of Workout:

This program tackles three of the five different types of workout programs that will hopefully keep your body growing in the right direction: Volume Dominant, Intensity Dominant, and Frequency Dominant or V.I.F for short. Each phase is 4 weeks long for a total of 12 weeks.

VOLUME DOMINANT PHASE

In the first phase or the "Volume Dominant" phase we utilize a high number of sets per muscle group to stimulate growth. Before the 4 weeks are up the number of sets you perform for most muscle groups will grow from 8 sets to 20 sets.
Because of the high volume of work for a muscle group, only one or two muscle groups can be trained in a session which also means that you can (and should) train each muscle group only once per week.
Workout Volume For Large Muscle Groups (Small Muscle groups):
  • Week 1 = 2 Sets of 10 Reps Per Exercise (Same)
  • Week 2 = 3 Sets of 8 Reps Per Exercise (Same)
  • Week 3 = 4 Sets of 6 Reps Per Exercise (No More than 10 Total sets)
  • Week 4 = 5 Sets of 6 Reps Per Exercise (No More than 10 Total sets)
Rest 60 seconds between sets in weeks 1 and 2, 90 seconds in weeks 3 and 4.

INTENSITY DOMINANT PHASE

The second phase or the "Intensity-Dominant" phase revolves around the use of heavy weights, in the 80-90% range. Reps are in the 6 - 8 range. During this phase, the number of sets per exercise is fairly high but the overall volume of work is fairly low because you focus only on 1-2 exercises per muscle group. Because overall training volume is low for each muscle group we will work each muscle twice a week, splitting the workouts into Upper and Lower body.
Each week you should aim for slight increases in the weight you are using for each exercise.
Workout Volume:
  • Week 1 = 3 Sets of 8 Reps
  • Week 2 = 3 Sets of 8 Reps (increase weight)
  • Week 3 = 4 Sets of 6 Reps (increase weight)
  • Week 4 = 4 Sets of 6 Reps (increase weight)
Rest 60 Seconds between sets in weeks 1 and 2, 90 Seconds in weeks 3 and 4

FREQUENCY DOMINANT PHASE

The last phase or the "Frequency Dominant" phase relies on training each muscle group more frequently, 3 times per week. It works by improving neural drive to the muscle and 'forcing' the body to add muscle because it needs them to work hard almost every day. With this type of training the volume of work needs to be super low to avoid overtraining. You will do 3 "Whole Body" workouts.
You will use "Undulating Reps" which means the rep ranges for the particular whole body workout will change each week, giving your body an extra shock.
Workout Volume:
  • Week 1 = Workout A - 2 Sets of 6 Reps, Workout B - 2 Sets of 10 Reps, Workout C - 2 Sets of 12 Reps
  • Week 2 = Workout A - 2 Sets of 10 Reps, Workout B - 2 Sets of 12 Reps, Workout C - 2 Sets of 6 Reps
  • Week 3 = Workout A - 2 Sets of 12 Reps, Workout B - 2 Sets of 6 Reps, Workout C - 2 Sets of 10 Reps
  • Week 4 = Workout A - 2 Sets of 6 Reps, Workout B - 2 Sets of 10 Reps, Workout C - 2 Sets of 12 Reps.
Workout Loads:
  • 2 Sets of 6 Reps - 85% of 1 RM - Rest 90 Seconds Between Sets
  • 2 Sets of 10 Reps - 75% of 1 RM - Rest 60 Seconds Between Sets
  • 2 Sets of 12 Reps - 65% of 1 RM - Rest 30 Seconds Between Sets

THE WORKOUTS

Volume Phase - Week 1

Week 1Day 1Set #1Set #2Set #3Set #4Set #5
Back and TrapsRepsRepsRepsRepsReps
1Pull UpsAMAPAMAP
2Barbell Rows1010
3Seated Cable Rows1010
4Hyper Extensions1010
5AUpright Rows1010
5BDumbbell Shrugs1010
Week 1Day 2Set #1Set #2Set #3Set #4Set #5
Chest and ShouldersRepsRepsRepsRepsReps
1Bench Press1010
2AIncline Dumbbell Bench Press1010
2BDecline PushupsAMAPAMAP
3Dumbbell Military Press1010
4Dumbbell Rear Laterals1010
Week 1Day 3Set #1Set #2Set #3Set #4Set #5
LegsRepsRepsRepsRepsReps
1Squat1010
2Leg Press1010
3Stiff Legged Deadlifts1010
4Dumbbell Step Ups1010
5Standing Calf Raise1010
Week 1Day 4Set #1Set #2Set #3Set #4Set #5
ArmsRepsRepsRepsRepsReps
1Barbell Curls1010
2Close Grip Bench Press1010
3ALying Tricep Extension1010
3BStanding Dumbbell Curls1010
4APreacher Curls1010
4BTricep Kickbacks1010

Volume Phase - Week 2

Increase Weight and Number of Sets, Decrease Reps
Week 2Day 1Set #1Set #2Set #3Set #4Set #5
Back and TrapsRepsRepsRepsRepsReps
1Pull UpsAMAPAMAPAMAP
2Barbell Rows888
3Seated Cable Rows888
4Hyper Extensions888
5AUpright Rows888
5BDumbbell Shrugs888
Week 2Day 2Set #1Set #2Set #3Set #4Set #5
Chest and ShouldersRepsRepsRepsRepsReps
1Bench Press888
2AIncline Dumbbell Bench Press888
2BDecline PushupsAMAPAMAPAMAP
3Dumbbell Military Press888
4Dumbbell Rear Laterals888
Week 2Day 3Set #1Set #2Set #3Set #4Set #5
LegsRepsRepsRepsRepsReps
1Squat888
2Leg Press888
3Stiff Legged Deadlifts888
4Dumbbell Step Ups888
5Standing Calf Raise888
Week 2Day 4Set #1Set #2Set #3Set #4Set #5
ArmsRepsRepsRepsRepsReps
1Barbell Curls888
2Close Grip Bench Press888
3ALying Tricep Extension888
3BStanding Dumbbell Curls888
4APreacher Curls888
4BTricep Kickbacks888

Volume Phase - Week 3

Increase Weight and Number of Sets, Decrease Reps
Week 3Day 1Set #1Set #2Set #3Set #4Set #5
Back and TrapsRepsRepsRepsRepsReps
1Pull UpsAMAPAMAPAMAPAMAP
2Barbell Rows6666
3Seated Cable Rows6666
4Hyper Extensions6666
5AUpright Rows6666
5BDumbbell Shrugs6666
Week 3Day 2Set #1Set #2Set #3Set #4Set #5
Chest and ShouldersRepsRepsRepsRepsReps
1Bench Press6666
2AIncline Dumbbell Bench Press6666
2BDecline PushupsAMAPAMAPAMAPAMAP
3Dumbbell Military Press6666
4Dumbbell Rear Laterals6666
Week 3Day 3Set #1Set #2Set #3Set #4Set #5
LegsRepsRepsRepsRepsReps
1Squat6666
2Leg Press6666
3Stiff Legged Deadlifts6666
4Dumbbell Step Ups6666
5Standing Calf Raise6666
Week 3Day 4Set #1Set #2Set #3Set #4Set #5
ArmsRepsRepsRepsRepsReps
1Barbell Curls6666
2Close Grip Bench Press6666
3ALying Tricep Extension666
3BStanding Dumbbell Curls666
4APreacher Curls666
4BTricep Kickbacks666

Volume Phase - Week 4

Increase Weight and Number of Sets, Reps Remain The Same
Week 4Day 1Set #1Set #2Set #3Set #4Set #5
Back and TrapsRepsRepsRepsRepsReps
1Pull UpsAMAPAMAPAMAPAMAPAMAP
2Barbell Rows66666
3Seated Cable Rows66666
4Hyper Extensions66666
5AUpright Rows66666
5BDumbbell Shrugs66666
Week 4Day 2Set #1Set #2Set #3Set #4Set #5
Chest and ShouldersRepsRepsRepsRepsReps
1Bench Press66666
2AIncline Dumbbell Bench Press66666
2BDecline PushupsAMAPAMAPAMAPAMAPAMAP
3Dumbbell Military Press66666
4Dumbbell Rear Laterals66666
Week 4Day 3Set #1Set #2Set #3Set #4Set #5
LegsRepsRepsRepsRepsReps
1Squat66666
2Leg Press66666
3Stiff Legged Deadlifts66666
4Dumbbell Step Ups66666
5Standing Calf Raise66666
Week 4Day 4Set #1Set #2Set #3Set #4Set #5
ArmsRepsRepsRepsRepsReps
1Barbell Curls66666
2Close Grip Bench Press66666
3ALying Tricep Extension666
3BStanding Dumbbell Curls666
4APreacher Curls66
4BTricep Kickbacks66

Intensity Phase - Week 5

Upper & Lower Body Workouts Twice a Week
Week 5Day 1Set #1Set #2Set #3Set #4Set #5
Upper BodyRepsRepsRepsRepsReps
1Pull UpsAMAPAMAPAMAP
2Bench Press888
3Military Press888
4Barbell Shrug888
5Lying Tricep Extension888
6Hammer Curls888
Week 5Day 2Set #1Set #2Set #3Set #4Set #5
Lower BodyRepsRepsRepsRepsReps
1Squats888
2Stiff Legged Deadlifts888
3Seated Calf Raises888
4Weighted Crunches888
5Cable Pull Ins888
Week 5Day 3Set #1Set #2Set #3Set #4Set #5
Upper BodyRepsRepsRepsRepsReps
1Lat Pull Downs888
2Incline Bench Press888
3Arnold Press888
4Dumbbell Shrugs888
5Dumbbell Tricep Extensions888
6Incline Dumbbell Curls888
Week 5Day 4Set #1Set #2Set #3Set #4Set #5
Lower BodyRepsRepsRepsRepsReps
1Leg Press888
2Dumbbell Lunges888
3Standing Calf Raise888
4Knee Raise w/Medicine Ball888
5Reverse One Leg Crunch888

Intensity Phase - Week 6

Increase Weight. Sets and Reps Stay the Same.
Week 6Day 1Set #1Set #2Set #3Set #4Set #5
Upper BodyRepsRepsRepsRepsReps
1Pull UpsAMAPAMAPAMAP
2Bench Press888
3Military Press888
4Barbell Shrug888
5Lying Tricep Extension888
6Hammer Curls888
Week 6Day 2Set #1Set #2Set #3Set #4Set #5
Lower BodyRepsRepsRepsRepsReps
1Squats888
2Stiff Legged Deadlifts888
3Seated Calf Raises888
4Weighted Crunches888
5Cable Pull Ins888
Week 6Day 3Set #1Set #2Set #3Set #4Set #5
Upper BodyRepsRepsRepsRepsReps
1Lat Pull Downs888
2Incline Bench Press888
3Arnold Press888
4Dumbbell Shrugs888
5Dumbbell Tricep Extensions888
6Incline Dumbbell Curls888
Week 6Day 4Set #1Set #2Set #3Set #4Set #5
Lower BodyRepsRepsRepsRepsReps
1Leg Press888
2Dumbbell Lunges888
3Standing Calf Raise888
4Knee Raise w/Medicine Ball888
5Reverse One Leg Crunch888

Intensity Phase - Week 7

Increase Weight, Add a Set and Reduce Reps to 6
Week 7Day 1Set #1Set #2Set #3Set #4Set #5
Upper BodyRepsRepsRepsRepsReps
1Pull UpsAMAPAMAPAMAPAMAP
2Bench Press6666
3Military Press6666
4Barbell Shrug6666
5Lying Tricep Extension6666
6Hammer Curls6666
Week 7Day 2Set #1Set #2Set #3Set #4Set #5
Lower BodyRepsRepsRepsRepsReps
1Squats6666
2Stiff Legged Deadlifts6666
3Seated Calf Raises6666
4Weighted Crunches6666
5Cable Pull Ins6666
Week 7Day 3Set #1Set #2Set #3Set #4Set #5
Upper BodyRepsRepsRepsRepsReps
1Lat Pull Downs6666
2Incline Bench Press6666
3Arnold Press6666
4Dumbbell Shrugs6666
5Dumbbell Tricep Extensions6666
6Incline Dumbbell Curls6666
Week 7Day 4Set #1Set #2Set #3Set #4Set #5
Lower BodyRepsRepsRepsRepsReps
1Leg Press6666
2Dumbbell Lunges6666
3Standing Calf Raise6666
4Knee Raise w/Medicine Ball6666
5Reverse One Leg Crunch6666

Intensity Phase - Week 8

Increase Weight, Sets and Reps Stay The Same
Week 8Day 1Set #1Set #2Set #3Set #4Set #5
Upper BodyRepsRepsRepsRepsReps
1Pull UpsAMAPAMAPAMAPAMAP
2Bench Press6666
3Military Press6666
4Barbell Shrug6666
5Lying Tricep Extension6666
6Hammer Curls6666
Week 8Day 2Set #1Set #2Set #3Set #4Set #5
Lower BodyRepsRepsRepsRepsReps
1Squats6666
2Stiff Legged Deadlifts6666
3Seated Calf Raises6666
4Weighted Crunches6666
5Cable Pull Ins6666
Week 8Day 3Set #1Set #2Set #3Set #4Set #5
Upper BodyRepsRepsRepsRepsReps
1Lat Pull Downs6666
2Incline Bench Press6666
3Arnold Press6666
4Dumbbell Shrugs6666
5Dumbbell Tricep Extensions6666
6Incline Dumbbell Curls6666
Week 8Day 4Set #1Set #2Set #3Set #4Set #5
Lower BodyRepsRepsRepsRepsReps
1Leg Press6666
2Dumbbell Lunges6666
3Standing Calf Raise6666
4Knee Raise w/Medicine Ball6666
5Reverse One Leg Crunch6666

Frequency Phase - Week 9

Full Body Workouts, 3 Times Per Week, Undulating Reps
Week 9Day 1Set #1Set #2Set #3Set #4Set #5
Full Body Workout ARepsRepsRepsRepsReps
1Squats66
2Stiff Leg Deadlifts66
3Seated Calf Raise66
4Seated Cable Row66
5Dumbbell Bench Press66
6Dumbbell Shoulder Press66
7Dumbbell Shrugs66
8Dumbbell Tricep Extension66
9Barbell Bicep Curls66
Week 9Day 2Set #1Set #2Set #3Set #4Set #5
Full Body Workout BRepsRepsRepsRepsReps
1Leg Press1010
2Leg Curls1010
3Seated Calf Raise1010
4One Arm Dumbbell Row1010
5Incline Dumbbell Bench Press1010
6Military Press1010
7Dumbbell Shrugs1010
8Tricep Pushdowns1010
9Dumbbell Hammer Curls1010
Week 9Day 3Set #1Set #2Set #3Set #4Set #5
Full Body Workout CRepsRepsRepsRepsReps
1Dumbbell Lunges1212
2Dumbbell Step Ups1212
3Barbell Rows1212
4Barbell Bench Press1212
5Arnold Press1212
6Rear Delt Raise1212
7Upright Row1212
8Lying Tricep Extension1212
9Preacher Curls1212

Frequency Phase - Week 10

Full Body Workouts, 3 Times Per Week, Undulating Reps
Week 10Day 1Set #1Set #2Set #3Set #4Set #5
Full Body Workout ARepsRepsRepsRepsReps
1Squats1010
2Stiff Leg Deadlifts1010
3Seated Calf Raise1010
4Seated Cable Row1010
5Dumbbell Bench Press1010
6Dumbbell Shoulder Press1010
7Dumbbell Shrugs1010
8Dumbbell Tricep Extension1010
9Barbell Bicep Curls1010
Week 10Day 2Set #1Set #2Set #3Set #4Set #5
Full Body Workout BRepsRepsRepsRepsReps
1Leg Press1212
2Leg Curls1212
3Seated Calf Raise1212
4One Arm Dumbbell Row1212
5Incline Dumbbell Bench Press1212
6Military Press1212
7Dumbbell Shrugs1212
8Tricep Pushdowns1212
9Dumbbell Hammer Curls1212
Week 10Day 3Set #1Set #2Set #3Set #4Set #5
Full Body Workout CRepsRepsRepsRepsReps
1Dumbbell Lunges66
2Dumbbell Step Ups66
3Barbell Rows66
4Barbell Bench Press66
5Arnold Press66
6Rear Delt Raise66
7Upright Row66
8Lying Tricep Extension66
9Preacher Curls66

Frequency Phase - Week 11

Full Body Workouts, 3 Times Per Week, Undulating Reps
Week 11Day 1Set #1Set #2Set #3Set #4Set #5
Full Body Workout ARepsRepsRepsRepsReps
1Squats1212
2Stiff Leg Deadlifts1212
3Seated Calf Raise1212
4Seated Cable Row1212
5Dumbbell Bench Press1212
6Dumbbell Shoulder Press1212
7Dumbbell Shrugs1212
8Dumbbell Tricep Extension1212
9Barbell Bicep Curls1212
Week 11Day 2Set #1Set #2Set #3Set #4Set #5
Full Body Workout BRepsRepsRepsRepsReps
1Leg Press66
2Leg Curls66
3Seated Calf Raise66
4One Arm Dumbbell Row66
5Incline Dumbbell Bench Press66
6Military Press66
7Dumbbell Shrugs66
8Tricep Pushdowns66
9Dumbbell Hammer Curls66
Week 11Day 3Set #1Set #2Set #3Set #4Set #5
Full Body Workout CRepsRepsRepsRepsReps
1Dumbbell Lunges1010
2Dumbbell Step Ups1010
3Barbell Rows1010
4Barbell Bench Press1010
5Arnold Press1010
6Rear Delt Raise1010
7Upright Row1010
8Lying Tricep Extension1010
9Preacher Curls1010

Frequency Phase - Week 12

Full Body Workouts, 3 Times Per Week, Undulating Reps
Week 12Day 1Set #1Set #2Set #3Set #4Set #5
Full Body Workout ARepsRepsRepsRepsReps
1Squats66
2Stiff Leg Deadlifts66
3Seated Calf Raise66
4Seated Cable Row66
5Dumbbell Bench Press66
6Dumbbell Shoulder Press66
7Dumbbell Shrugs66
8Dumbbell Tricep Extension66
9Barbell Bicep Curls66
Week 12Day 2Set #1Set #2Set #3Set #4Set #5
Full Body Workout BRepsRepsRepsRepsReps
1Leg Press1010
2Leg Curls1010
3Seated Calf Raise1010
4One Arm Dumbbell Row1010
5Incline Dumbbell Bench Press1010
6Military Press1010
7Dumbbell Shrugs1010
8Tricep Pushdowns1010
9Dumbbell Hammer Curls1010
Week 12Day 3Set #1Set #2Set #3Set #4Set #5
Full Body Workout CRepsRepsRepsRepsReps
1Dumbbell Lunges1212
2Dumbbell Step Ups1212
3Barbell Rows1212
4Barbell Bench Press1212
5Arnold Press1212
6Rear Delt Raise1212
7Upright Row1212
8Lying Tricep Extension1212
9Preacher Curls1212


This is an intense workout , but will definately give you the desired results if followed properly.

Good Luck.... And post results in the comments section.

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