I was wondering if the bodybuilding template required any special equipment like leg press etc or if free weights were enough?
Thanks as always for the work you all do.
All three templates allow the user to select the exercises they wish to perform, which run the gamut from typical barbell exercises (e.g. squat) to machine-based exercises (e.g. leg extensions). It is possible to do the entire template with access to only a barbell, rack, and weights- though some of the exercise variation will necessarily be decreased AND, you’ll have to sub out some of the isolation work for bodyweight or barbell-based exercises. For example, instead of using a leg extension machine, an individual could do a banded leg extension sitting on a bench, a goblet squat, or box step-up. Similarly, instead of doing a leg press, an individual could do a split squat. In short, more resources for equipment increase the variations an individual can perform, though they aren’t strictly necessary.
Thanks for the great programming.
Been a big fan I completed the Bridge, Hypertrophy, and was off for awhile, due to COVID. Put a rack in the garage, and due to the lay-off, jumped back in with the beginner template. Really liked it! Trying to lose some weight though, so thought I’d try the bodybuilding template.
Planning on continuing to workout from home, as I have not missed a workout since I put rack in the garage!!
Couple questions about the bodybuilding template.
There are no Deadlifts programmed as it stands. Can I sub in on day 3 or 4? Or bang out a few sets on an accessory day?
Should we try to do the accessory work at the bottom of the spreadsheet on days that have no programming or mix in on programmed days? Or, does it even matter, as long as the week over week consistency is there? Some days, there may be more gas in the tank, more free time, etc. Sometimes we over think it…