Welcome to the next Accumulation phase of Break Bod, Season 2.  This will be an experience like no other.  Prepare for…The Pump.

This phase utilizes a version of tri-sets (3 exercises in a row) that creates MASSIVE amounts of lactic acid and blow flow in your muscles.  These are two primary mechanisms for shredding body fat and growing muscle.  The lactic acid triggers the release of Growth Hormone, which facilitates muscle growth and fat loss.  And the cell swelling from the pump creates a reaction that triggers hypertrophy (building new muscle tissue).

Plus, we’re still including some lifts in a heavier rep range, so you’re staying strong in the process.

The 10-seconds between exercises simply means put down the weights, take a couple breaths, and start the next exercise.  If it ends up being 15 seconds, that’s ok, but don’t take too much longer because we’re after that pump.

Push yourself to use a 6RM and 12RM weight for those exercises.  Your body will be screaming to stop - but you’re not going to, are you?

With that in mind, you may find that subsequent sets require you to decrease your weights a little, as fatigue sets in.  That’s fine.  If it calls for 12 reps and you’re getting 8, you need to use a lighter weight.  Trust me, the first week of this will be an eye opener.

If necessary, review the video on the main Team page for a refresher on how to read the rep/tempo/rest notation.  Post questions and comments on the Team Feed.

Have fun, stay hungry, and get after your new PHYSIQUE.