For BB2 routine, I was just curious, what is the rationale behind the shoulder volume being low?
It seems there is 12-16 sets total for bicep and tricep each and then 15-20 for back and chest.
There isn’t much shoulder work, for instance one block has 3 sets shoulder shrugs and that’s it
Also, other blocks have shoulder press or side raise but it then takes away from chest volume
Would it be better to just add more shoulder sets into the current template? Or it’s better to do it like this? In terms of shoulder hypertrophy including the side and rear delts
I think we disagree about what does and does not count as “shoulder” work. Virtually all presses and rows train the shoulder girdle. There is direct isolation shoulder work involved as well. I think it’s a reasonable training load for the shoulder girdle in all blocks.
I do not think you personally need more training volume. I do think you would benefit from gaining weight. I hate to keep repeating myself here, but we’ve had this conversation a number of times and I don’t get the sense that my replies are being taken under advisement. I may be mistaken and if that’s the case, my apologies. You’re free to do what you want and I’m happy to keep supporting you, but I can understand how this advice may not resonate with you if weight gain is something you’re just not going to do.
I agree with you, I’ve been trying to est more but weight still stable
Do you recommend surplus if 250 calories, or 500 calories?
Also, as week 0 tends to be a deload when we change from day block 2 to block 3, is it a lot better to do a deload week with less volume as written or is it ok to just take the week off then start week 1? Meaning why is doing less better than just taking the week off?
I think 250-500 Calories above maintenance intake is a reasonable starting point. I’d adjust from there based on your results.
I think training - even at a reduced volume- is more productive than taking a week off when it comes to strength, muscle mass, conditioning, and so on.